Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 53
Vyākaraṇa-saṅgraha: Pada–Vibhakti–Kāraka–Lakāra–Samāsa
भवाद्यर्थे तु कानीनः क्षत्रियो वैदिकः स्वकः । स्वार्थे चौरस्तु तुल्यार्थे चंद्रवन्मुखमीक्षते ॥ ५३ ॥
bhavādyarthe tu kānīnaḥ kṣatriyo vaidikaḥ svakaḥ | svārthe caurastu tulyārthe caṃdravanmukhamīkṣate || 53 ||
In the conventional sense beginning with “bhava,” the term is taken as kānīna; in another usage, as kṣatriya; and in Vedic usage, as svaka. In its primary sense it means caura (a thief), yet in an equivalent figurative sense it is said to “gaze upon a moon-like face.”
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical/semantic exposition within Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights disciplined interpretation—distinguishing primary meaning from contextual or Vedic usage—so that scriptural study supports right understanding, which is foundational to Moksha-dharma.
Indirectly: Bhakti relies on correct comprehension of sacred words and names; this verse reinforces careful reading so devotional practice is aligned with authentic Vedic and Purāṇic intent.
Vedāṅga methodology—especially Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta-style semantic analysis: distinguishing svārtha (primary sense), tulyārtha (equivalent/figurative sense), and vaidika (Vedic-specific usage).