Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 69
Bhāgīratha’s Bringing of the Gaṅgā
तस्य विष्णुः प्रसन्नात्मा ह्यन्तर्यामी जगद्गुरुः । उवाच कृपयाविष्टो भगवान्भूतभावनः ॥ ६९ ॥
tasya viṣṇuḥ prasannātmā hyantaryāmī jagadguruḥ | uvāca kṛpayāviṣṭo bhagavānbhūtabhāvanaḥ || 69 ||
Da sprach Viṣṇu—im Herzen heiter, der innere Lenker (Antaryāmin) und Lehrer der Welten—von Mitgefühl bewegt zu ihm; der erhabene Bhagavān, Erhalter und Nährer aller Wesen.
Suta (narrator) describing Vishnu’s response within the Narada Purana dialogue framework
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights Viṣṇu as Antaryāmī (the indwelling guide) who responds to a seeker with kṛpā (compassion), implying that sincere turning toward the Lord draws divine instruction and support.
Bhakti is shown as relational and grace-filled: the Lord is not distant—He is Jagadguru and Antaryāmī, and when the devotee’s situation ripens, He compassionately speaks and guides.
No specific Vedāṅga technique is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is theological—recognizing Antaryāmī as the inner guide, which supports disciplined practice (japa, vrata, pūjā) with faith and steadiness.