Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 62
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
परोपकारविरताः परद्रव्यपराङ्मुखाः । नषुंसकाः परस्त्रीषु ते वहन्ति च मां सदा ॥ ६२ ॥
paropakāraviratāḥ paradravyaparāṅmukhāḥ | naṣuṃsakāḥ parastrīṣu te vahanti ca māṃ sadā || 62 ||
Wer davon ablässt, anderen zu schaden, sich von fremdem Besitz abwendet und nicht nach der Frau eines anderen begehrt—der hält Mich stets aufrecht und trägt Mich immerdar.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, describing the qualities of those devoted to the Lord)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It defines core ethical restraints—non-injury, non-stealing, and sexual self-control—as the inner foundation by which a person becomes fit to “carry” the Lord in their life, i.e., to remain God-centered and protected by dharma.
Bhakti here is not mere emotion; it is supported by purity of conduct. Turning away from greed and illicit desire stabilizes the mind, allowing steady remembrance of Vishnu and consistent devotional living.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the verse emphasizes applied dharma—ethical self-restraint that underlies all ritual correctness and spiritual practice.