Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Varṇāśrama Saṁskāras, Upanayana Windows, Brahmacārin Ācāra, and Anadhyāya Prohibitions
वेदशास्त्रोपदेशेन तं पूर्वमभिवादयेत् । असावहमिति ब्रूयाद्दिजो वै ह्यभिवादने ॥ ३५ ॥
vedaśāstropadeśena taṃ pūrvamabhivādayet | asāvahamiti brūyāddijo vai hyabhivādane || 35 ||
By the instruction of the Vedas and the śāstras, one should first offer salutations to him (the elder or the teacher). Indeed, at the time of salutation, a dvija—the twice-born—should say, “I am so-and-so,” thus identifying himself.
Narada (in instruction, within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta (peace)
Secondary Rasa: bhakti (devotion)
FAQs
It frames respectful salutation (abhivādana) as a Veda-śāstra injunction, making humility, reverence to elders/teachers, and disciplined conduct a direct part of dharma.
While not naming a deity here, it supports bhakti indirectly by cultivating humility and proper reverence—qualities considered essential for receiving instruction and developing steady devotion.
It highlights practical dharma-vidhi (ritual etiquette): during abhivādana a dvija should formally identify himself (“asāv aham”), reflecting the śāstric protocol used in rites and social-religious interactions.