Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 63
Threefold Suffering, Twofold Knowledge, and the Definition of Bhagavān (Vāsudeva); Prelude to Keśidhvaja–Janaka Yoga
प्रायश्चित्तमशेषं हि यद्वै तत्र विधीयते । विदितार्थः स तेनैवमनुज्ञातो महात्मना ॥ ६१ ॥
prāyaścittamaśeṣaṃ hi yadvai tatra vidhīyate | viditārthaḥ sa tenaivamanujñāto mahātmanā || 61 ||
Indeed, there was laid down there whatever complete prāyaścitta—full expiation—was prescribed. Having understood its meaning, he was thus granted permission by that great-souled one.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada; concluding/authorizing instruction)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that expiation must be performed fully as prescribed, and that true progress comes when the teaching is understood and the teacher (mahātman) authorizes the disciple to proceed.
By implying inner and outer purification through prāyaścitta and right understanding, it prepares the practitioner for steadier bhakti—devotion becomes effective when conduct is purified and guidance is properly received.
It highlights ritual procedure (kalpa-oriented discipline) through the idea of vidhīyate—acts must be done according to prescription—and the importance of correctly grasping meaning (artha) before acting.