Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 66
Gaṅgā-māhātmya: Bāhu’s Envy, Defeat, Forest Exile, and Aurva’s Dharmic Consolation
इत्याश्वास्य महाबुद्धिस्तया कार्याण्यकारयत् । त्यक्तशोका च सा तन्वी नता प्राह मुनीश्वरम् ॥ ६६ ॥
ityāśvāsya mahābuddhistayā kāryāṇyakārayat | tyaktaśokā ca sā tanvī natā prāha munīśvaram || 66 ||
Thus having consoled her, the sage of great wisdom had the required rites and duties carried out through her. Freed from grief, that slender lady bowed in reverence and then spoke to the lordly sage.
Narrator (Suta-style narrative voice within the Purana)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights dharmic restoration: after receiving wise consolation, one should complete the necessary duties/rites with steadiness, then approach the guru-like sage with humility to receive further instruction.
Indirectly, it models the bhakti attitude of śaraṇāgati—letting go of grief and ego, bowing respectfully, and seeking guidance from a realized sage, which is foundational for sustained Vishnu-bhakti in Purāṇic practice.
It points to proper performance of prescribed duties (kāryāṇi) under competent guidance—aligned with Kalpa (ritual procedure) and broader dharma-ācāra, though no specific Vedāṅga technique is explicitly named in this verse.