Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Anadhyaya and the Winds: From Vedic Recitation Protocol to Sanatkumara’s Moksha-Upadesha
सहसोदीर्यते तात जगत्प्रव्यथते तदा । तस्माद्ब्रह्मविदो ब्रह्म न पठंत्यतिवायुतः ॥ ३५ ॥
sahasodīryate tāta jagatpravyathate tadā | tasmādbrahmavido brahma na paṭhaṃtyativāyutaḥ || 35 ||
Quand le vent se lève soudain, ô cher enfant, le monde alors tremble et se trouble. C’est pourquoi les connaisseurs de Brahman ne récitent pas les textes sacrés du Brahman lorsque le vent est trop violent.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It teaches that sacred study and recitation require steadiness and proper conditions; excessive wind symbolizes disturbance, so the brahmavid avoids chanting when the environment disrupts concentration and sanctity.
Bhakti is expressed through reverent discipline: honoring the sanctity of mantra and śāstra by choosing an undisturbed setting reflects careful, devotional regard for sacred sound.
It aligns with Śikṣā (phonetics/recitation discipline): correct and effective chanting depends on suitable external conditions, so one avoids patha when strong wind may impair pronunciation, hearing, and mental focus.