Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 48
Manvantaras and Indras; Sudharmā’s Liberation through Viṣṇu-Pradakṣiṇā; Supremacy of Hari-Bhakti
इत्युक्तो देवराजस्तु सुधर्मेण महात्मना । मनसा प्रीतिमापन्नो हरिपूजा रतोऽभवत् ॥ ४८ ॥
ityukto devarājastu sudharmeṇa mahātmanā | manasā prītimāpanno haripūjā rato'bhavat || 48 ||
Thus addressed by the great-souled Sudharma, the king of the gods became inwardly delighted and devoted himself to the worship of Hari (Viṣṇu).
Suta (narrator)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It shows that true change begins inwardly: when guided by a noble teacher, even Indra attains heartfelt joy and turns toward Hari’s worship, highlighting devotion as a purifier of mind and status alike.
Bhakti is presented as responsive surrender—hearing right counsel (upadeśa) leads to inner gladness (prīti) and then to steady practice (rati) in Haripūjā, i.e., consistent worship of Vishnu.
The verse emphasizes ritual application (pūjā) rather than a specific Vedāṅga; practically, it points to disciplined worship procedures aligned with dharma—right conduct in devotional rites.