Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 7

Śrāddha-prayoga: Niyama, Brāhmaṇa-parīkṣā, Kutapa-kāla, Tithi-nyāya, and Vaiṣṇava-phala

Devanagari script

रागद्वेषविहीनं च पुराणार्थविशारदम् । त्रिमधुत्रिसुपर्णज्ञं सर्वभूतदयापरम् ॥ ७ ॥

Transliteration

rāgadveṣavihīnaṃ ca purāṇārthaviśāradam | trimadhutrisuparṇajñaṃ sarvabhūtadayāparam || 7 ||

Translation

Frei von Anhaftung und Abneigung, kundig im wahren Sinn der Purāṇas; Kenner der Lehren von den «drei Madhu» und den «drei Suparṇa»; und dem Mitgefühl für alle Wesen hingegeben.

Word by Word

• रागद्वेषविहीनम्: free from attachment and hatred
• रागद्वेषविहीनम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: राग + द्वेष + विहीन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (Neuter, Nom/Acc, Singular; adjectival)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• पुराणार्थविशारदम्: skilled in the meaning of the Purāṇas
• पुराणार्थविशारदम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुराण + अर्थ + विशारद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (Neuter, Nom/Acc, Singular; adjectival)

• त्रिमधुत्रिसुपर्णज्ञम्: knower of the Tri-madhu and Tri-suparṇa (Vedic lore)
• त्रिमधुत्रिसुपर्णज्ञम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: त्रि + मधु + त्रि + सुपर्ण + ज्ञ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (Neuter, Nom/Acc, Singular; adjectival)

• सर्वभूतदयापरम्: devoted to compassion for all beings
• सर्वभूतदयापरम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व + भूत + दया + पर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (Neuter, Nom/Acc, Singular; adjectival)

Speaker

Narada (describing the ideal saintly/learned person within the teaching dialogue)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

Characters & Entities

• Narada

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It defines spiritual maturity as inner neutrality (freedom from attachment and aversion) combined with true scriptural insight and universal compassion—showing that knowledge in the Purāṇas must culminate in dayā toward all beings.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By stressing compassion and freedom from rāga-dveṣa, the verse points to sāttvika bhakti: devotion purified of personal likes and dislikes, expressed as kindness and non-harm toward all creatures.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The verse highlights śāstric competence—being ‘purāṇārtha-viśārada’ (skilled in interpreting Purāṇic meaning) and conversant with traditional doctrinal triads (‘tri-madhu’/‘tri-suparṇa’), reflecting disciplined scriptural study rather than mere ritual performance.