Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 54
Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola
Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography
हरिपूजारतो नित्यं भक्तः पूजास्तोऽषि वा । भक्तोच्छिष्टान्नसेवी च याति विष्णोः परं पदम् ॥ ५४ ॥
haripūjārato nityaṃ bhaktaḥ pūjāsto'ṣi vā | bhaktocchiṣṭānnasevī ca yāti viṣṇoḥ paraṃ padam || 54 ||
A bhakta ever engaged in worship of Hari—or even one who simply remains devoutly present at the pūjā—and one who partakes of devotees’ remnants of food (prasāda), attains the supreme abode of Viṣṇu.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Purva Bhaga dialogue setting)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It elevates three accessible forms of devotion—regular Hari-pūjā, faithful participation in worship, and honoring devotees’ prasāda—as direct means to attain Viṣṇu’s supreme abode (parama-pada), emphasizing grace-filled bhakti over mere technical attainment.
Bhakti is shown as practical and inclusive: active worship (sevā), reverent association with worship (pūjā-sthiti), and honoring sacred remnants (prasāda-sevā) each cultivate surrender and devotion, culminating in liberation under Viṣṇu’s protection.
Ritual practice (kalpa-oriented conduct) is implied: disciplined daily pūjā and proper honoring of prasāda as sanctified remnants, underscoring correct devotional procedure rather than grammar or astrology.