Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 53
Vyākaraṇa-saṅgraha: Pada–Vibhakti–Kāraka–Lakāra–Samāsa
भवाद्यर्थे तु कानीनः क्षत्रियो वैदिकः स्वकः । स्वार्थे चौरस्तु तुल्यार्थे चंद्रवन्मुखमीक्षते ॥ ५३ ॥
bhavādyarthe tu kānīnaḥ kṣatriyo vaidikaḥ svakaḥ | svārthe caurastu tulyārthe caṃdravanmukhamīkṣate || 53 ||
‘भव’ आदि अर्थ-प्रयोग में यह शब्द ‘कानीन’ माना जाता है; अन्य प्रयोग में ‘क्षत्रिय’; और वैदिक प्रयोग में ‘स्वक’। अपने मुख्य अर्थ में यह ‘चोर’ है; और तुल्यार्थ/रूपक में ‘चन्द्र-सम मुख को निहारता है’ ऐसा कहा गया है।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical/semantic exposition within Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights disciplined interpretation—distinguishing primary meaning from contextual or Vedic usage—so that scriptural study supports right understanding, which is foundational to Moksha-dharma.
Indirectly: Bhakti relies on correct comprehension of sacred words and names; this verse reinforces careful reading so devotional practice is aligned with authentic Vedic and Purāṇic intent.
Vedāṅga methodology—especially Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta-style semantic analysis: distinguishing svārtha (primary sense), tulyārtha (equivalent/figurative sense), and vaidika (Vedic-specific usage).
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