Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 6
The Anukramaṇī (Summary/Index) of the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa
हैहयस्याथ चरितं महाख्यानसमन्वितम् । मदालकसाकथा प्रोक्ता ह्यलर्कचरितान्विता ॥ ६ ॥
haihayasyātha caritaṃ mahākhyānasamanvitam | madālakasākathā proktā hyalarkacaritānvitā || 6 ||
Then was recounted the great narrative of the Haihaya line, complete with an expansive epic account; and the tale of Madālakā was also told, together with the life-story of Alarka.
Narada (continuing the Anukramanika-style summary to Sanatkumara)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
This verse functions as an index (anukramaṇikā) pointing to major dharmic narratives—Haihaya, Madālakā, and Alarka—signaling that the Purana teaches through exemplary life-stories rather than abstract doctrine alone.
Indirectly: by announcing celebrated narratives, it indicates that devotion and dharma are often conveyed through character and consequence—stories that later illustrate how right conduct, humility, and remembrance of the divine shape destiny.
No specific Vedanga (such as Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught in this verse; it is a cataloging line that organizes the Purana’s narrative corpus for study and recitation.