Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 18
Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola
Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography
येनेदमखिलं जातं ब्रह्मरुपधरेण वै । तस्मात्परतरो देवो नित्यइत्यभिधीयते ॥ १८ ॥
yenedamakhilaṃ jātaṃ brahmarupadhareṇa vai | tasmātparataro devo nityaityabhidhīyate || 18 ||
He by whom this entire universe is brought forth—assuming the form of Brahmā—therefore that Deity is spoken of as “Nitya,” the Eternal, for none is higher than Him.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a doctrinal exposition on the Supreme)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It establishes the supremacy and eternality of the Highest Deity: even Brahmā’s creative role is presented as a form assumed by that Supreme, who is therefore called “Nitya” (the Eternal).
By identifying the Supreme as the source of creation and as higher than all gods, it directs devotion away from limited powers toward single-pointed worship of the Eternal Lord as the ultimate refuge.
No specific Vedāṅga technique is taught in this verse; the takeaway is doctrinal clarity (tattva-nirṇaya) used in Purāṇic instruction—knowing the hierarchy of deities to guide correct worship and ritual intent.