Shloka 76

Pātivratya-kathana

The Narrative of the Pativrata

Devanagari script

मयूरपुच्छसंयुक्तं पवनं चाकरोत्तदा । न देवि रात्रौ स्वपिति न दिवा च वरानना ॥ ७६ ॥

Transliteration

mayūrapucchasaṃyuktaṃ pavanaṃ cākarottadā | na devi rātrau svapiti na divā ca varānanā || 76 ||

Translation

Dann ließ er einen Wind entstehen, versehen mit Pfauenfedern; und, o Göttin, o Schönangesichtige, sie schlief weder in der Nacht noch am Tage.

Word by Word

• mayūra-puccha-saṃyuktam: combined with peacock feathers
• mayūra-puccha-saṃyuktam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mayūra (प्रातिपदिक) + puccha (प्रातिपदिक) + saṃyukta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; tatpuruṣa: 'joined/combined with peacock-feathers' qualifying pavanam

• pavanam: fan/wind (fanning)
• pavanam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pavana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/conjunction)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय)

• akarot: did/made
• akarot: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: kṛ (धातु)
• Form: Perfect (लिट्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular

• tadā: then
• tadā: Adhikarana (अधिकरण; time)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tadā (अव्यय)
• Form: Temporal adverb (कालवाचक अव्यय)

• na: not
• na: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/negation)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: na (अव्यय)
• Form: Negation particle (निषेध)

• devi: O lady
• devi: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: devī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Vocative (8th/सम्बोधन), Singular

• rātrau: at night
• rātrau: Adhikarana (अधिकरण; time)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rātri (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular

• svapiti: sleeps
• svapiti: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: svap (धातु)
• Form: Present tense (लट्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular

• na: nor/not
• na: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/negation)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: na (अव्यय)
• Form: Negation particle (निषेध)

• divā: by day
• divā: Adhikarana (अधिकरण; time)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: divā (अव्यय)
• Form: Temporal adverb (कालवाचक अव्यय)

• ca: also/and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/conjunction)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय)

• vara-ānanā: the beautiful-faced (woman)
• vara-ānanā: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vara (प्रातिपदिक) + ānanā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; कर्मधारय: 'having a beautiful face' (epithet)

Speaker

Narrator (Purāṇic narrative voice; traditionally Sūta reporting the account)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: karuna

Characters & Entities

• Devi

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It depicts a purāṇic motif where a supernatural force (a wind) is deliberately created to disturb peace and rest, illustrating how agitation (kṣobha) obstructs steadiness and spiritual composure.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By contrast: devotion requires steadiness of mind and regulated life; the verse shows the opposite condition—restlessness and sleeplessness—highlighting why bhakti practices emphasize calmness, purity, and restraint.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Indirectly, it points to the importance of proper observance and discipline in ritual life (kalpa-oriented conduct); disturbed sleep and agitation are presented as obstacles to regular vrata and pūjā routines.