Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 89
Gṛhastha-nitya-karman: Śauca, Sandhyā-vidhi, Pañca-yajña, and Āśrama-krama
अत्यन्तं वर्जयेत्तैलं वानप्रस्थसमाश्रमी । व्यवायं वर्जयेच्चैव निद्रालस्ये तथैव च ॥ ८९ ॥
atyantaṃ varjayettailaṃ vānaprasthasamāśramī | vyavāyaṃ varjayeccaiva nidrālasye tathaiva ca || 89 ||
One who has entered the vānaprastha āśrama should strictly avoid oil and oily indulgences. He should also refrain from sexual intercourse, as well as from excessive sleep and laziness.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It prescribes core vānaprastha restraints—reducing sense-indulgence and strengthening tapas—so the mind becomes fit for detachment and higher contemplation.
By curbing sensuality, over-sleep, and inertia, the practitioner preserves clarity and steadiness—supporting regular japa, smaraṇa, and disciplined worship that nourish bhakti.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught here; the verse focuses on āśrama-dharma and niyamas (practical disciplines) for vānaprastha life.