Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 37

Pañca-prakṛti-nirūpaṇa and Mantra-vidhi: Rādhā, Mahālakṣmī, Durgā, Sarasvatī, Sāvitrī; plus Sāvitrī-Pañjara

Devanagari script

शरत्पार्वणचन्द्रास्यां नीलेंदीवरलोचनाम् । सुश्रोणीं सुनितंबां च पक्वबिंबाधरांबराम् ॥ ३७ ॥

Transliteration

śaratpārvaṇacandrāsyāṃ nīleṃdīvaralocanām | suśroṇīṃ sunitaṃbāṃ ca pakvabiṃbādharāṃbarām || 37 ||

Translation

Son visage est tel la pleine lune de la fête d’automne ; ses yeux, tels des lotus bleus. Ses hanches sont belles et ses formes harmonieusement dessinées ; ses lèvres sont comme le fruit bimba mûr, éclatantes et envoûtantes.

Word by Word

• शरत्-पार्वण-चन्द्र-आस्याम्: whose face is like the autumn full moon
• शरत्-पार्वण-चन्द्र-आस्याम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शरत्पार्वणचन्द्रास्या (प्रातिपदिक; शरत् + पार्वण + चन्द्र + आस्या)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• नील-इन्दीवर-लोचनाम्: with eyes like blue lotuses
• नील-इन्दीवर-लोचनाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नीलेन्दीवरलोचना (प्रातिपदिक; नील + इन्दीवर + लोचना)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• सु-श्रोणीम्: having beautiful hips
• सु-श्रोणीम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सुश्रोणी (प्रातिपदिक; सु + श्रोणी)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• सु-नितम्बाम्: with beautiful buttocks/haunches
• सु-नितम्बाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सुनितम्बा (प्रातिपदिक; सु + नितम्ब)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक (conjunction: and)

• पक्व-बिम्ब-अधर-अम्बराम्: with lips like ripe bimba fruit and (radiant) garment
• पक्व-बिम्ब-अधर-अम्बराम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पक्वबिम्बाधराम्बरा (प्रातिपदिक; पक्व + बिम्ब + अधर + अम्बरा)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

Speaker

Narada (in instructional narration within the Vedāṅga/śāstra-style section, as transmitted in the Purāṇic dialogue frame)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shringara

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It reflects the Purāṇic-śāstric method of describing auspicious traits (lakṣaṇa) through elevated similes, emphasizing harmony, proportion, and auspicious appearance as supportive of dharmic household life.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Direct bhakti instruction is not stated here; instead, it supplies a cultural-śāstric backdrop where dharmic order and auspicious qualities are valued—an environment in which devotion and righteous living are traditionally cultivated.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It aligns with śāstra-style lakṣaṇa description—using precise Sanskrit compounds and standard aesthetic markers—supporting disciplines like Vyākaraṇa (compound formation) and traditional assessment frameworks sometimes paired with Jyotiṣa and social dharma texts.