Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 86

Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa

Devanagari script

वज्रं शक्तिं दंडखङ्गौ पाशां कुशगदा अपि । त्रिशूलं पद्मचक्रे च क्रमादिंद्रादिहेतयः ॥ ८६ ॥

Transliteration

vajraṃ śaktiṃ daṃḍakhaṅgau pāśāṃ kuśagadā api | triśūlaṃ padmacakre ca kramādiṃdrādihetayaḥ || 86 ||

Translation

The vajra (thunderbolt), the śakti (spear), the daṇḍa and khaḍga (staff and sword), the pāśa (noose), the aṅkuśa and gadā (goad and mace), and also the triśūla, the lotus, and the cakra—these are, in due order, the weapons of Indra and the other devas.

Word by Word

• वज्रम्: thunderbolt
• वज्रम्: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वज्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom./Acc.), एकवचन

• शक्तिम्: spear/lance (śakti)
• शक्तिम्: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शक्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom./Acc.), एकवचन

• दण्ड-खङ्गौ: staff and sword
• दण्ड-खङ्गौ: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दण्ड (प्रातिपदिक) + खङ्ग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nom./1st), द्विवचन (dual); इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व: दण्डश्च खङ्गश्च

• पाशान्: nooses
• पाशान्: विधेय (Predicate nominative/accusative listing)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पाश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया विभक्ति (Acc./2nd), बहुवचन (plural)

• कुश-गदाः: kuśa-grass (bundles) and maces
• कुश-गदाः: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कुश (प्रातिपदिक) + गदा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nom./1st), बहुवचन (plural); इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व: कुशाश्च गदाश्च

• अपि: also
• अपि: सम्बन्ध (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (particle): ‘also/even’

• त्रिशूलम्: trident
• त्रिशूलम्: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्रिशूल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom./Acc.), एकवचन

• पद्म-चक्रे: lotus and discus
• पद्म-चक्रे: विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पद्म (प्रातिपदिक) + चक्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nom./1st), द्विवचन (dual); इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व: पद्मं च चक्रं च

• च: and
• च: सम्बन्ध (Conjunction)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• क्रमात्: in order
• क्रमात्: क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: क्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पञ्चमी-एकवचन-रूपेण अव्यय (ablatival adverb): ‘क्रमेण’ (in order)

• इन्द्र-आदि-हेतयः: the weapons of Indra and the others
• इन्द्र-आदि-हेतयः: कर्ता (कर्ता / Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: इन्द्र (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक) + हेतु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (feminine), प्रथमा विभक्ति (Nom./1st), बहुवचन (plural); ‘इन्द्रादीनां हेतयः’ (weapons of Indra and others)

Speaker

Narada (teaching in a technical, enumerative mode within the Vedanga/auxiliary-science section)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Characters & Entities

• Indra

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It presents a disciplined, ordered listing of divine weapons (ayudhas), showing how cosmic powers are recognized through their characteristic implements—useful for correct ritual identification and contemplation of divine functions.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

While not a direct bhakti instruction, it supports devotion by clarifying the attributes of devas; accurate recognition of divine forms and symbols strengthens focused remembrance (smaraṇa) and proper worship (pūjā).

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

A technical, enumerative approach typical of auxiliary knowledge used in ritual and tradition—helping standardize deity-identification and liturgical references (useful alongside śikṣā/prayoga-style precision in recitation and worship).