Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 100
Hanūmaccarita
The Account of Hanumān
स गत्वा गौतमं वाथ ह्युक्तवान्विष्णुभाषणम् । संपादयान्नं देवेशा भोक्तुकामा वयं मुने ॥ १०० ॥
sa gatvā gautamaṃ vātha hyuktavānviṣṇubhāṣaṇam | saṃpādayānnaṃ deveśā bhoktukāmā vayaṃ mune || 100 ||
Alors il se rendit auprès de Gautama et lui transmit le message de Viṣṇu : «Ô sage, prépare la nourriture ; nous—seigneurs des dieux—désirons prendre le repas.»
Narada (narrating within the dialogue framework of Book 1.3)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights dharmic obedience and sacred hospitality: conveying Viṣṇu’s instruction and arranging food becomes a religious act that honors both the deity’s word and the guests (devas).
Bhakti is shown as practical service—carrying out Viṣṇu’s message faithfully and facilitating worshipful hospitality, where service to sages and divine guests aligns with devotion to Viṣṇu.
Ritual protocol and dharmic etiquette (connected with Kalpa-like procedural conduct): preparing anna and honoring guests is treated as a rule-governed, meritorious practice rather than mere social custom.