Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 18
Pūrṇimā-vrata (Lakṣmī–Nārāyaṇa-vrata): Observance, Moon Arghya, and Annual Udyāpana
ततश्च जागरं कुर्यात्पुराणश्रवणादिभिः । जितेन्द्रियश्च संशुद्धः पाषण्डालोकवर्जितः ॥ १८ ॥
tataśca jāgaraṃ kuryātpurāṇaśravaṇādibhiḥ | jitendriyaśca saṃśuddhaḥ pāṣaṇḍālokavarjitaḥ || 18 ||
Después, debe guardarse la vigilia sagrada mediante actos como escuchar los Purāṇas y otras obras piadosas: con los sentidos dominados, purificado, y evitando la compañía de los pāṣaṇḍas (impíos o de doctrina desviada).
Narada (teaching the discipline of vrata and devotional vigil within the Narada Purana’s dialogue tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that a vrata’s night-vigil (jāgaraṇa) should be filled with sacred hearing—especially Purāṇa recitation—supported by inner purity, restraint of the senses, and careful choice of company.
By recommending purāṇa-śravaṇa (devotional listening) as the primary way to stay awake in vigil, it emphasizes bhakti through śravaṇa—hearing sacred narratives and teachings as a direct means of cultivating devotion.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is ritual discipline—jāgaraṇa supported by śravaṇa, self-control (jitendriya), purity (saṃśuddha), and satsaṅga.