Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 8
Nārada’s Hymn to Viṣṇu
Nāradasya Viṣṇu-stavaḥ
आजगाम द्विजश्रेष्ठा दृष्ट्वा भ्रातॄन् स्वकाग्रजान् । तान् दृष्ट्वा स्नातुमुद्युक्तान् नमस्कृत्य कृताञ्जलि ॥ ८ ॥
ājagāma dvijaśreṣṭhā dṛṣṭvā bhrātṝn svakāgrajān | tān dṛṣṭvā snātumudyuktān namaskṛtya kṛtāñjali || 8 ||
Dann traf der Beste unter den Zweimalgeborenen ein. Als er seine älteren Brüder sah und sie zum Bad bereit fand, verneigte er sich ehrfürchtig und stand mit gefalteten Händen da.
Suta (narrator)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights sadācāra (right conduct): approaching elders with humility and reverence, especially in the context of purification practices like snāna, which supports inner purity alongside outer ritual cleanliness.
Though not directly describing devotion to Viṣṇu, it models the devotional temperament—humility, respect, and surrender—qualities that mature into bhakti when directed toward the guru, sages, and ultimately the Lord.
The verse reflects ritual discipline connected with kalpa (proper procedure) and śauca (purity) through snāna, emphasizing correct conduct before or during sacred acts.