Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 63
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
तुलस्युपासनरताः सदा नामपरायणाः । गोरक्षणपरा ये च सततं मां वहन्ति ते ॥ ६३ ॥
tulasyupāsanaratāḥ sadā nāmaparāyaṇāḥ | gorakṣaṇaparā ye ca satataṃ māṃ vahanti te || 63 ||
Wer sich an der Verehrung der Tulasī erfreut, stets dem Singen des Heiligen Namens des Herrn hingegeben ist und sich dem Schutz der Kühe verschreibt—der trägt Mich unaufhörlich in Leben und Wandel.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada about Vishnu-bhakti and the conduct of devotees)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It identifies three visible signs of a Vishnu-bhakta—Tulasi worship, constant devotion to the Lord’s Name, and cow-protection—showing that devotion is proven through daily sacred practice and compassionate dharma.
Bhakti is presented as steady remembrance and service: nāma-parāyaṇatā (living by the Name) supported by Tulasi-upāsanā (a central Vaishnava rite) and expressed outwardly as go-rakṣaṇa (protective, sattvic conduct).
The verse primarily emphasizes ritual practice (upāsanā) and ethical dharma rather than a specific Vedanga; practically, it points to correct observance of Vaishnava worship norms around Tulasi and disciplined repetition of the Divine Name.