Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 7
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Uttaṅka’s Hymn, Hari’s Manifestation, and the Boon of Bhakti
अनन्तवीर्यो गुणजातिहीनो गुणात्मको ज्ञानविदां वरिष्ठः । नित्यः प्रपन्नार्तिहरः परात्मा दयाम्बुधिर्मे वरदस्तु भूयात् ॥ ७ ॥
anantavīryo guṇajātihīno guṇātmako jñānavidāṃ variṣṭhaḥ | nityaḥ prapannārtiharaḥ parātmā dayāmbudhirme varadastu bhūyāt || 7 ||
Puisse le Soi suprême—à la vaillance infinie, au-delà de toute catégorie de qualités et de naissance, et pourtant l’essence même de toutes les vertus; le plus éminent parmi les connaisseurs de la vraie connaissance; éternel; celui qui ôte la détresse de ceux qui se réfugient en Lui; océan de compassion—être à jamais pour moi le dispensateur de grâces.
Narada (in a hymn of praise)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It presents the Lord as both transcendent (beyond limiting guṇa/jāti labels) and immanent (the very essence of virtues), emphasizing that liberation is supported by His eternal compassion and grace toward surrendered devotees.
Bhakti here is expressed as śaraṇāgati (taking refuge): the devotee relies on the Lord as prapannārtihara—one who removes the devotee’s suffering—showing devotion as trust in divine mercy rather than mere ritual performance.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught in this verse; instead, it functions as a stuti that can be used in daily japa/prayer as part of devotional practice.