Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 42
Mantraśodhana, Dīkṣā-krama, Guru-Pādukā, Ajapā-Haṃsa, and Ṣaṭcakra-Kuṇḍalinī Sādhana
संप्राप्यैवं गुरोर्मंत्रं तदारभ्य धनादिभिः । देहपुत्रकलत्रैश्च गुरुसेवापरो भवेत् ॥ ४२ ॥
saṃprāpyaivaṃ gurormaṃtraṃ tadārabhya dhanādibhiḥ | dehaputrakalatraiśca gurusevāparo bhavet || 42 ||
Habiendo recibido así el mantra del guru, desde ese momento uno debe entregarse al servicio del guru: con sus bienes y recursos, y también con su propia persona, sus hijos y su cónyuge.
Narada (teaching within a guru-śiṣya instruction context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that mantra is safeguarded and fructifies through sustained guru-sevā—an ongoing vow of humility and gratitude expressed through resources, personal effort, and one’s household support.
It frames devotion as concrete service: honoring the guru who transmits sacred knowledge, and aligning one’s life and family duties to support that sacred relationship.
It highlights the discipline required for Vedic learning: after receiving instruction (mantra), the student maintains proper conduct and service, which traditionally supports accurate study, recitation, and application of Vedic sciences.