Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 62
Śuka’s Origin, Mastery of Śāstra, and Testing at Janaka’s Court
श्रुत्वा राजा शुकं प्राप्तं वारस्त्रीः स न्ययुंक्त च । सेवायै तस्य भावस्य ज्ञानाय मुनिसतम ॥ ६२ ॥
śrutvā rājā śukaṃ prāptaṃ vārastrīḥ sa nyayuṃkta ca | sevāyai tasya bhāvasya jñānāya munisatama || 62 ||
En apprenant l’arrivée de Śuka, le roi assigna aussi des femmes de cour afin de le servir, de discerner son état intérieur et de comprendre l’esprit de ce sage éminent.
Narada (narrating to the Sanatkumara brothers)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights how true renunciation is recognized by inner steadiness (bhāva), not by outward appearance—prompting the king to observe Śuka’s detachment through careful service and scrutiny.
By arranging respectful service (sevā) to a realized sage, it reflects the bhakti principle that humility and attentive service to the spiritually advanced becomes a means to gain clarity about dharma and liberation.
No specific Vedanga (e.g., Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharma of hospitality and discernment—using observation of conduct to judge spiritual maturity.