Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 5
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
हरिरास्ते महाभाग हृदये शान्तचेतसाम् । हरिनामपराणां च किमु ध्यानरतात्मनाम् ॥ ५ ॥
harirāste mahābhāga hṛdaye śāntacetasām | harināmaparāṇāṃ ca kimu dhyānaratātmanām || 5 ||
O noble one, Hari dwells in the hearts of those whose minds are tranquil. And if this is so for those devoted to the name of Hari, how much more for those whose very selves are absorbed in meditation.
Sanatkumara (addressing Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that Vishnu (Hari) is directly realized as the indwelling Lord in a purified, tranquil mind—especially through devotion to His name and through steady meditation.
It elevates harināma-parāyaṇatā (exclusive dedication to Hari’s name) as a powerful form of bhakti that brings the devotee into intimate inner proximity with Hari, and then places dhyāna as an even deeper absorption.
While not a technical Vedanga instruction, it implies disciplined practice of mantra/nāma-japa with correct utterance and steadiness—principles aligned with Śikṣā (phonetics) and Vyākaraṇa (proper form) for faithful recitation.