Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 21
Anūcāna (True Learning), the Vedāṅgas, and Śikṣā: Svara, Sāmavedic Chant, and Gandharva Theory
उरः सप्तविवारं स्यात्तथा कंठस्तथा शिरः । न च शक्तोऽसि व्यक्तस्तु तथा प्रावचना विधिः ॥ २१ ॥
uraḥ saptavivāraṃ syāttathā kaṃṭhastathā śiraḥ | na ca śakto'si vyaktastu tathā prāvacanā vidhiḥ || 21 ||
Die Brust hat sieben Öffnungen; ebenso die Kehle, ebenso das Haupt. Und doch vermagst du die rechte Weise der Rezitation und Darlegung der heiligen Lehre nicht klar auszusprechen.
Sanatkumara (addressing Narada in a teacher–disciple dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It highlights that mere physical faculties (speech organs and bodily ‘openings’) do not guarantee spiritual or scriptural mastery; true competence requires correct discipline and method (vidhi) in sacred learning and teaching.
By implying that devotion must be guided by right understanding and right transmission of sacred teachings; clarity in recitation and instruction supports sincere practice rather than superficial display.
Vedāṅga Śikṣā (phonetics/pronunciation) and the broader pravacana-vidhi: rules for correct recitation, articulation, and instructional method so that meaning is conveyed accurately.