Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 64
Mārkaṇḍeya-varṇanam
The Description of Mārkaṇḍeya
येऽभिनन्दन्ति नामानि हरेः श्रुत्वाऽतिहर्षिताः । रोमाञ्चितशरीराश्च ते वै भागवतोत्तमाः ॥ ६४ ॥
ye'bhinandanti nāmāni hareḥ śrutvā'tiharṣitāḥ | romāñcitaśarīrāśca te vai bhāgavatottamāḥ || 64 ||
Diejenigen, die beim Hören der Namen Haris in große Freude ausbrechen und sie jubelnd preisen, und deren Körper vor Andacht erzittert und sich mit Gänsehaut überzieht—sie sind wahrlich die höchsten Bhāgavatas (erhabenste Gottgeweihte).
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Bhakti dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It identifies the hallmark of the highest devotee: spontaneous, embodied joy and reverence when hearing Hari’s names, showing that devotion has become natural and deeply internalized.
It centers Bhakti on śravaṇa (hearing) of Hari-nāma and the devotee’s heartfelt response—praise, delight, and sattvika-bhāvas—indicating that genuine devotion is measured by transformation of consciousness and emotion, not mere outward display.
Primarily Śikṣā (proper recitation/hearing of sacred sound) and Vyākaraṇa in a supportive sense—valuing the precise utterance and reception of Hari-nāma—though the verse’s main thrust is devotional practice rather than technical instruction.