Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 11
Uttaraloka
Northern Higher World), Dharma–Adharma Viveka, and Adhyatma-Prashna (Prelude
यस्तद्वेदो भयं प्राज्ञः पाप्मना न स लिप्यते । सोपधे निकृतिः स्तेयं परिवादोऽभ्यसूयता ॥ ११ ॥
yastadvedo bhayaṃ prājñaḥ pāpmanā na sa lipyate | sopadhe nikṛtiḥ steyaṃ parivādo'bhyasūyatā || 11 ||
Le sage qui connaît véritablement cette vérité est délivré de la peur et n’est pas souillé par le péché. Tromperie sous prétexte, fraude, vol, médisance et malveillance ne s’attachent pas à un tel connaissant.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Moksha-Dharma section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It states that realized knowledge of the ultimate truth makes a person fearless and prevents sinful taints from adhering, emphasizing inner transformation rather than mere external conduct.
Bhakti is strengthened by purity of heart; this verse lists inner vices—deceit, theft, slander, and malice—that obstruct devotion, while true realization removes fear and supports steady worship.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is dharmic self-discipline—guarding speech and conduct from slander, deceit, and envy.