Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 13
Jīva–Ātman Inquiry; Kṣetrajña Doctrine; Karma-based Varṇa; Four Āśramas and Sannyāsa Discipline
विहगैरुपभुक्तस्य शैलाग्रात्पतितस्य च । अग्निना चोपयुक्तस्य कुतः संजीवनं पुनः ॥ १३ ॥
vihagairupabhuktasya śailāgrātpatitasya ca | agninā copayuktasya kutaḥ saṃjīvanaṃ punaḥ || 13 ||
Wie könnte es noch einmal Leben geben für den, den Vögel bereits verzehrt haben, für den, der von einem Berggipfel gestürzt ist, oder für den, den das Feuer verzehrt hat?
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It uses three irreversible physical examples to stress that certain forms of moral and spiritual ruin, once fully “consumed,” are extremely difficult to undo—therefore one must protect one’s dharma and inner purity before collapse occurs.
Bhakti requires steadiness and careful living; the verse warns against heedlessness that can destroy faith and discipline, implying that sustained devotion to Vishnu must be guarded through self-control and right conduct.
No specific Vedanga is taught directly; the practical takeaway is ethical discipline (sadācāra) and restraint—foundational supports for any ritual practice and mantra-life so that one does not fall into irreparable error.