Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 50
Śreyas and Paramārtha: The Ribhu–Nidāgha Teaching on Non-Dual Self
Advaita
अपि ते मानसं स्वस्थमाहारेण कृतं द्विज । क्व निवासी भवान्विप्र क्व वा गंतुं समुद्यतः ॥ ५० ॥
api te mānasaṃ svasthamāhāreṇa kṛtaṃ dvija | kva nivāsī bhavānvipra kva vā gaṃtuṃ samudyataḥ || 50 ||
Ô deux-fois-né, ton esprit est-il apaisé après avoir pris nourriture ? Ô brāhmane, où demeures-tu, et vers où te prépares-tu maintenant à aller ?
Sanatkumara (addressing a visiting brāhmaṇa/sage in the dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It models dharmic hospitality and mindful inquiry: before higher instruction on mokṣa-dharma, the host ensures the guest’s well-being and learns his place of residence and purpose of travel—setting the stage for meaningful spiritual discourse.
Indirectly, it establishes the bhakti-friendly foundation of humility and service: honoring a learned guest and engaging in respectful conversation are sattvic acts that support śravaṇa (listening) and satsanga—key supports for devotion and liberation.
The verse primarily reflects dharma and social conduct rather than a specific Vedāṅga; its practical takeaway is proper atithi-satkara (guest-care) and courteous questioning, which traditionally precede teaching, recitation, and scriptural discussion.