Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 89
Gṛhastha-nitya-karman: Śauca, Sandhyā-vidhi, Pañca-yajña, and Āśrama-krama
अत्यन्तं वर्जयेत्तैलं वानप्रस्थसमाश्रमी । व्यवायं वर्जयेच्चैव निद्रालस्ये तथैव च ॥ ८९ ॥
atyantaṃ varjayettailaṃ vānaprasthasamāśramī | vyavāyaṃ varjayeccaiva nidrālasye tathaiva ca || 89 ||
Quien ha entrado en el āśrama de vānaprastha debe evitar estrictamente el aceite (y los deleites aceitosos). Debe también abstenerse del trato sexual, así como del sueño excesivo y la pereza.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It prescribes core vānaprastha restraints—reducing sense-indulgence and strengthening tapas—so the mind becomes fit for detachment and higher contemplation.
By curbing sensuality, over-sleep, and inertia, the practitioner preserves clarity and steadiness—supporting regular japa, smaraṇa, and disciplined worship that nourish bhakti.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught here; the verse focuses on āśrama-dharma and niyamas (practical disciplines) for vānaprastha life.