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Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 7

The Account of the Lalitā Hymn, the Protective Armor

Kavaca), and the Thousand Names (Sahasranāma

Devanagari script

परतंत्राय भक्तानां भव्यानां भव्यरूपिणे । विवेकिनां विवेकाय विमर्शाय विमर्शिनाम् ॥ ७ ॥

Transliteration

parataṃtrāya bhaktānāṃ bhavyānāṃ bhavyarūpiṇe | vivekināṃ vivekāya vimarśāya vimarśinām || 7 ||

Translation

Reverencia a Aquel que se vuelve dependiente de sus devotos; a Él, cuya forma es auspiciosa para los auspiciosos; a Él, que es discernimiento para los que disciernen; y a Él, que es indagación reflexiva para los que reflexionan.

Word by Word

परतंत्रायto the one dependent on others (i.e., on devotees)

भक्तानाम्of devotees

भव्यानाम्of the noble/auspicious (devotees)

भव्यरूपिणेto the one of auspicious form

विवेकिनाम्of the discerning ones

विवेकायfor discernment

विमर्शायfor reflective inquiry

विमर्शिनाम्of those who reflect/inquire

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Characters & Entities

Vishnu

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It praises Vishnu as uniquely “bound” by devotion—He willingly accepts dependence on His bhaktas—while also being the inner power of auspiciousness, discernment, and reflective wisdom that leads toward liberation.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is shown as relational and transformative: the Lord responds to devotion so fully that He becomes “paratantra” (as if governed by the devotee’s love), making devotion a direct means to divine grace and protection.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The verse foregrounds inner disciplines rather than a specific Vedanga: viveka (discrimination) and vimarśa (reflective inquiry) function as practical tools for correct understanding of scripture, mantra, and dharma-oriented action.