Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 157
Hanūmaccarita
The Account of Hanumān
हनूमते दत्तवांश्च स्वोच्छिष्टं पायसादिकम् । त्वदुच्छिष्टभोज्यं तु तवैव वचनाद्विभो ॥ १५७ ॥
hanūmate dattavāṃśca svocchiṣṭaṃ pāyasādikam | tvaducchiṣṭabhojyaṃ tu tavaiva vacanādvibho || 157 ||
Und er gab Hanūmān auch die Reste seiner eigenen Speise—Pāyasa und dergleichen. Doch was das Essen dessen betrifft, was von dir übrig blieb, o Mächtiger, geschah es allein auf dein eigenes Geheiß.
Narada (narrating within a dialogue context associated with Sanatkumara traditions)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights humility and disciplined devotion: even sacred remnants (ucchiṣṭa/prasāda) are accepted according to proper command and context, showing reverence for dharma and the superior’s instruction.
Bhakti is shown as seva (service) guided by obedience—Hanumān receives what is given, and the act of consuming another’s remnants is framed as valid when done under the devotee’s or lord’s explicit instruction, not by personal impulse.
It reflects ritual etiquette and discipline around offerings and consumption (ācāra), aligning with dharma-oriented conduct that supports correct practice alongside technical learning in the Third Pada.