Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 28
Yamapatha (The Road of Yama), Dāna-Phala, and the Imperishable Fruition of Karma
विद्यादानरतो याति पूज्यमानोऽब्जसूनुभिः । पुराणपठको याति स्तूयमानो मुनीश्वरैः ॥ २८ ॥
vidyādānarato yāti pūjyamāno'bjasūnubhiḥ | purāṇapaṭhako yāti stūyamāno munīśvaraiḥ || 28 ||
Wer dem Geschenk der Erkenntnis hingegeben ist, zieht in höhere Welten, geehrt von den Söhnen des Lotosgeborenen (Brahmā). Der Rezitator des Purāṇa aber zieht dahin, gepriesen von den erhabenen Weisen.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It ranks two dharmic acts—giving knowledge and reciting Purāṇas—as causes of exalted departure, emphasizing that Purāṇa-recitation earns recognition from realized sages, indicating spiritual authenticity and sanctity of one’s learning.
Purāṇa-recitation is traditionally tied to hearing and repeating Hari-kathā; being praised by munis implies one’s speech and mind are aligned with sacred narratives, a core bhakti practice that purifies and guides one toward higher states.
The verse points to disciplined sacred study and recitation (pathana), which practically relies on Śikṣā (phonetics) and Vyākaraṇa (grammar) to preserve correct pronunciation and meaning while transmitting Purāṇic knowledge.