Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23
Gṛhastha-praveśa: Vivāha-bheda, Ācāra-śauca, Śrāddha-kāla, and Vaiṣṇava-lakṣaṇa
पादेन नाक्रमेत्पादमुच्छिष्टं नैव लंघयेत् । न संहताभ्यां हस्ताभ्यां कंडूयेदात्मनः शिरः ॥ २३ ॥
pādena nākrametpādamucchiṣṭaṃ naiva laṃghayet | na saṃhatābhyāṃ hastābhyāṃ kaṃḍūyedātmanaḥ śiraḥ || 23 ||
Qu’il ne marche pas sur le pied d’autrui avec le sien, et qu’il n’enjambe pas ce qui est impur ou restant (ucchiṣṭa). Qu’il ne se gratte pas non plus la tête avec les deux mains jointes.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches śauca (purity) and vinaya (humility) through small bodily disciplines—avoiding disrespectful contact and avoiding impurity—so the mind becomes fit for japa, pūjā, and dharmic living.
Bhakti is supported by clean habits and reverent comportment; by avoiding ucchiṣṭa-impurity and careless behavior, a devotee preserves inner sattva, which stabilizes remembrance of the Lord during worship and daily life.
It reflects Śikṣā and Kalpa concerns—bodily discipline, cleanliness, and ritual propriety—showing how correct conduct supports proper performance of rites and recitation.