Shloka 104

Glory of Puruṣottama: Pañcatīrthī Observance and Narasiṃha Worship

Devanagari script

ततः स्त्रीणां सहस्राणि वीणाचामरकर्मणाम् । निर्गच्छँति पुराच्चैव स्वागतं ता वदंति च ॥ १०४ ॥

Transliteration

tataḥ strīṇāṃ sahasrāṇi vīṇācāmarakarmaṇām | nirgacchaṃti purāccaiva svāgataṃ tā vadaṃti ca || 104 ||

Translation

Entonces, miles de mujeres—dedicadas al servicio de tañer la vīṇā y agitar los abanicos de cola de yak (cāmara)—salen de la ciudad y dicen: «¡Bienvenido!»

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then/thereupon
• tataḥ: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tatas (अव्यय-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय (Avyaya), तस्मात्/ततः-प्रयोगः; adverb of sequence: 'thereupon/then'

• strīṇām: of women
• strīṇām: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: strī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), षष्ठी विभक्ति (Genitive, 6th), बहुवचन (Plural)

• sahasrāṇi: thousands
• sahasrāṇi: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sahasra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा विभक्ति (Nominative, 1st), बहुवचन (Plural)

• vīṇā-cāmara-karmaṇām: of those whose work is (playing) the lute and (waving) the fly-whisk
• vīṇā-cāmara-karmaṇām: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vīṇā (प्रातिपदिक) + cāmara (प्रातिपदिक) + karman (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समासः (Compound): तत्पुरुष (Tatpurusha) — 'वीणाचामरयोः कर्म' इति; नपुंसकलिङ्ग/पुंलिङ्ग-आश्रयः (karman as head, neuter), षष्ठी विभक्ति (Genitive, 6th), बहुवचन (Plural)

• nirgacchanti: they come out
• nirgacchanti: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: nir + gam (धातु)
• Form: लट् लकार (Present), परस्मैपद (Parasmaipada), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन (Plural)

• purāt: from the city/fort; from within (earlier place)
• purāt: Apadana (अपादान)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: purā (अव्यय-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय (Avyaya), उपपद-प्रयोगः; adverb: 'from before/earlier; formerly' (here: 'from the city/fort' sense is in 'purāt' as ablatival adverb)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Avyaya), समुच्चय-बोधक (conjunction)

• eva: indeed/just
• eva: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Avyaya), अवधारण (emphasis/indeed)

• svāgatam: welcome (greeting)
• svāgatam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: svāgata (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया विभक्ति (Accusative, 2nd), एकवचन (Singular); as quoted greeting-word

• tāḥ: they (those women)
• tāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), प्रथमा विभक्ति (Nominative, 1st), बहुवचन (Plural)

• vadanti: they say
• vadanti: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vad (धातु)
• Form: लट् लकार (Present), परस्मैपद (Parasmaipada), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन (Plural)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Avyaya), समुच्चय-बोधक (conjunction)

Speaker

Narada (narrative voice within the Tirtha-Mahatmya description)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

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

It highlights dharmic hospitality and reverence—an auspicious reception that symbolizes merit (puṇya) and the honoring of sanctity associated with a sacred place or holy arrival.

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

Bhakti is expressed here as sevā (loving service) and satkāra (honoring): music, fanning, and welcoming words become devotional offerings that reflect a heart trained in reverence.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Primarily kalpa in practice: the etiquette of reception (svāgata/atithi-satkara) and ceremonial service, showing how dharma is enacted through proper conduct and ritualized honor.