Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 46
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Viṣṇor Māhātmya
अवशेनापि यत्कर्म कृत्वेमां श्रियमागतः । भक्तिमद्भिः प्रशान्तैश्च किं पुनः सम्यगर्चनात् ॥ ४६ ॥
avaśenāpi yatkarma kṛtvemāṃ śriyamāgataḥ | bhaktimadbhiḥ praśāntaiśca kiṃ punaḥ samyagarcanāt || 46 ||
যদি অনিচ্ছায়ও কোনো কর্ম করে এই সমৃদ্ধি লাভ হয়, তবে ভক্তিযুক্ত ও প্রশান্ত ভক্তদের দ্বারা বিধিপূর্বক সম্যক্ অর্চনা করলে ফল কত অধিক হবে—আর কী বলব!
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the dialogue setting)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It asserts the principle of “how much more” (kim punaḥ): if even an unintended act can bring auspicious results, then sincere, correct worship performed with devotion and inner peace yields far greater spiritual and worldly benefit.
Bhakti is emphasized as worship done with a devoted heart and a tranquil mind; the verse highlights that inner disposition (bhaktimān, praśānta) and proper practice (samyak-arcana) magnify the फल (result) of worship.
The verse indirectly points to correct ritual performance (samyak), aligning with Kalpa (ritual procedure) and basic mantra/puja discipline—doing worship in the proper manner rather than casually or incorrectly.