Dīkṣā, Mantra-Types, Mantra-Doṣas, and Qualifications of Ācārya–Śiṣya
शांतो विनीतः शुद्धात्मा सर्वलक्षणसंयुतः । शमादिसाधनोपेतः श्रद्धावान् सुस्थिराशयः ॥ ६८ ॥
śāṃto vinītaḥ śuddhātmā sarvalakṣaṇasaṃyutaḥ | śamādisādhanopetaḥ śraddhāvān susthirāśayaḥ || 68 ||
Es sereno, humilde, de corazón puro y dotado de todas las señales auspiciosas; provisto de disciplinas que comienzan con el dominio de sí (śama) y otras, lleno de fe (śraddhā) y firme en su propósito.
Narada (teaching in a Vedanga/discipline context; commonly framed within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue flow)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
It defines the inner qualifications of an ideal practitioner—peace, humility, purity, faith, and steady resolve—showing that spiritual progress depends on character and disciplined mind, not mere learning.
By emphasizing śraddhā (faith), humility, and steadiness, it points to the devotional temperament: a calm, purified heart that can sustain consistent worship and remembrance without wavering.
It highlights the prerequisite discipline for Vedanga study—especially śama (mental restraint) and vinaya (trained conduct)—which supports accurate learning and application of technical sciences like Vyākaraṇa and Kalpa.