Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 89
The Account of Kārtavīrya’s Protective Kavaca
Kārtavīrya-kavaca-vṛttānta
नानाभेदकुले जाता नानाभेदाः पृथग्विधाः । येऽस्मान्बाधितुमिच्छंति सेध्यासु च दिवा निशि ॥ ८९ ॥
nānābhedakule jātā nānābhedāḥ pṛthagvidhāḥ | ye'smānbādhitumicchaṃti sedhyāsu ca divā niśi || 89 ||
In Sippen vieler Unterschiede geboren und in mannigfaltigen Gestalten erscheinend: jene, die uns bedrängen wollen — in den Sandhyās, bei Tag oder bei Nacht — mögen gezügelt und abgewehrt werden.
Narada (in a protective/ritual-technical instruction context as part of Vedanga-oriented material)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It frames a protective intent: any obstructive forces of varied origins and forms are to be checked at all times—especially at sandhyā junctions, which are ritually sensitive periods in Vedic practice.
While not explicitly naming a deity, the verse supports bhakti-life by safeguarding daily worship (especially sandhyā practices), implying that steady devotion requires protection from distractions and hostile influences.
It highlights sandhyā-kāla discipline (ritual timing and observance), a practical aspect of Vedic conduct connected with correct performance and daily rites rather than grammar or astrology.