Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 62
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
परोपकारविरताः परद्रव्यपराङ्मुखाः । नषुंसकाः परस्त्रीषु ते वहन्ति च मां सदा ॥ ६२ ॥
paropakāraviratāḥ paradravyaparāṅmukhāḥ | naṣuṃsakāḥ parastrīṣu te vahanti ca māṃ sadā || 62 ||
Quienes se abstienen de dañar a otros, se apartan de la riqueza ajena y no codician a la esposa de otro—ésos me sostienen y me llevan siempre.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, describing the qualities of those devoted to the Lord)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It defines core ethical restraints—non-injury, non-stealing, and sexual self-control—as the inner foundation by which a person becomes fit to “carry” the Lord in their life, i.e., to remain God-centered and protected by dharma.
Bhakti here is not mere emotion; it is supported by purity of conduct. Turning away from greed and illicit desire stabilizes the mind, allowing steady remembrance of Vishnu and consistent devotional living.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the verse emphasizes applied dharma—ethical self-restraint that underlies all ritual correctness and spiritual practice.