Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23
Dhvaja-Dhāraṇa Mahātmyam: Sumati–Satyamatī, Humility, and Deliverance by Hari’s Messengers
ऋषिरुवाच । गजन्यदुक्तं भवता तत्सर्वं त्वत्कुलोचितम् । विनयावनतः सर्वो बहुश्रेयो लभेदिह ॥ २३ ॥
ṛṣiruvāca | gajanyaduktaṃ bhavatā tatsarvaṃ tvatkulocitam | vinayāvanataḥ sarvo bahuśreyo labhediha || 23 ||
The sage said: “O Gajanya, all that you have spoken is wholly worthy of your noble lineage. Indeed, one who bows down in humility gains great spiritual benefit here, in this very life.”
Rishi (Ṛṣi)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that vinaya (humility) is itself a dharmic power: one who remains humble becomes eligible for śreyas—lasting spiritual welfare—here and now.
Bhakti is sustained by humility; bowing the ego makes a seeker receptive to instruction and grace, turning right speech and noble conduct into inner devotion.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is sadācāra—disciplined, humble conduct—as the foundation for any śāstric study or ritual practice.