Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 55
Threefold Suffering, Twofold Knowledge, and the Definition of Bhagavān (Vāsudeva); Prelude to Keśidhvaja–Janaka Yoga
न त्वां हंतुं विचार्यतैत्कोपं बाणं च मुंच वा । ततः स मंत्रिभिः सार्द्धमेकांते सपुरोहितः ॥ ५३ ॥
na tvāṃ haṃtuṃ vicāryataitkopaṃ bāṇaṃ ca muṃca vā | tataḥ sa maṃtribhiḥ sārddhamekāṃte sapurohitaḥ || 53 ||
Réfléchissant, il décida de ne pas le tuer ; il écarta sa colère et ne décocha pas la flèche. Puis, accompagné de ses ministres et de son prêtre, il se retira dans un lieu isolé.
Narrator (contextual narration within the Narada Purana dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It highlights viveka (discernment) and kṣamā (forbearance): the turning back from violence by reflecting on consequences and choosing restraint, supported by wise counsel.
While not explicitly naming bhakti, it models the inner discipline bhakti requires—mastery over krodha (anger) and acting after reflection, which aligns with sattvic conduct praised in Vishnu-centered dharma.
It indirectly reflects Dharmic procedure and the advisory role of the purohita (linked to Kalpa/ritual-dharma practice): major actions are taken after consultation and private deliberation rather than impulsively.