Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 89
Gṛhastha-nitya-karman: Śauca, Sandhyā-vidhi, Pañca-yajña, and Āśrama-krama
अत्यन्तं वर्जयेत्तैलं वानप्रस्थसमाश्रमी । व्यवायं वर्जयेच्चैव निद्रालस्ये तथैव च ॥ ८९ ॥
atyantaṃ varjayettailaṃ vānaprasthasamāśramī | vyavāyaṃ varjayeccaiva nidrālasye tathaiva ca || 89 ||
Celui qui est entré dans l’āśrama de vānaprastha doit éviter rigoureusement l’huile (et les complaisances grasses). Qu’il s’abstienne aussi de l’union sexuelle, ainsi que du sommeil excessif et de la paresse.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It prescribes core vānaprastha restraints—reducing sense-indulgence and strengthening tapas—so the mind becomes fit for detachment and higher contemplation.
By curbing sensuality, over-sleep, and inertia, the practitioner preserves clarity and steadiness—supporting regular japa, smaraṇa, and disciplined worship that nourish bhakti.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught here; the verse focuses on āśrama-dharma and niyamas (practical disciplines) for vānaprastha life.