Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 72
Yuga-Dharma Framework, Kali-Yuga Diagnosis, and the Hari-Nāma Remedy
Transition to Vedānta Inquiry
न शिष्यो न गुरुः कश्चिन्न पुत्रो न पिता तथा । न भार्या न पतिश्चैव भवितारोऽत्र संकरे ॥ ७२ ॥
na śiṣyo na guruḥ kaścinna putro na pitā tathā | na bhāryā na patiścaiva bhavitāro'tra saṃkare || 72 ||
In dieser Verwirrung und Vermischung der Ordnung wird es keinen wahren Schüler und keinen wahren Lehrer geben; ebenso keinen wirklichen Sohn und keinen wirklichen Vater. Auch Frau und Mann werden in diesem Unheil nicht wahrhaft als solche bestehen.
Sage Narada (teaching in the Purva Bhaga narrative context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It warns that in Kali-yuga-like disorder, sacred relationships (guru–disciple, parent–child, husband–wife) lose their dharmic substance, urging seekers to anchor life in śāstra, sat-saṅga, and true spiritual discipline rather than mere social labels.
By describing the collapse of dependable worldly supports, it implicitly points to bhakti as a stable refuge—turning the heart toward Bhagavan when social roles and institutions no longer reliably uphold dharma.
The verse does not directly teach a Vedanga, but it underscores the need for śāstric discernment (supported by Vyākaraṇa for correct understanding and Dharma-śāstra for right conduct) to recognize authentic guru–śiṣya and dharmic household life.