Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 19
The Exposition of the Table of Contents of the Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa
काश्यसांदीपनेः पश्चाद्विद्योपादानमद्भुतम् । यवनस्य वधः पश्चाद्द्वारकागमनं हरेः ॥ १९ ॥
kāśyasāṃdīpaneḥ paścādvidyopādānamadbhutam | yavanasya vadhaḥ paścāddvārakāgamanaṃ hareḥ || 19 ||
Après l’épisode de Kāśya Sāṃdīpani vient le récit merveilleux de la réception du savoir. Ensuite survient la mise à mort du Yavana, puis le retour de Hari à Dvārakā.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It functions as an anukramaṇikā (index-like summary), showing that divine knowledge (vidyā) and the restoration of dharma (through the destruction of adharmic forces like the Yavana) are integral movements in Hari’s līlā, culminating in the re-establishment of order at Dvārakā.
By naming Hari and sequencing His deeds, the verse encourages smaraṇa (remembrance) of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa’s līlā—an essential bhakti practice—where devotees contemplate His guidance (vidyā) and protection (vadha of hostile forces).
The verse does not teach a specific Vedāṅga technique directly; rather, it reflects the Purāṇic method of anukramaṇikā—structured cataloging and sequencing of topics—useful for study, recitation planning, and cross-referencing narratives.