Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 32
Varṇāśrama Saṁskāras, Upanayana Windows, Brahmacārin Ācāra, and Anadhyāya Prohibitions
जलकेलिं नृत्यगीतवाद्यं तु परिवर्जयेत् । परिवादं चोपतापं विप्रलापं तथांजनम् ॥ ३२ ॥
jalakeliṃ nṛtyagītavādyaṃ tu parivarjayet | parivādaṃ copatāpaṃ vipralāpaṃ tathāṃjanam || 32 ||
जल-क्रीड़ा, नृत्य, गीत और वाद्य-वादन का परित्याग करे। निंदा, दूसरों को कष्ट देना, व्यर्थ प्रलाप तथा अंजन (काजल) भी त्याग दे।
Sanatkumāra (teaching Nārada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
The verse teaches sense-restraint and purity of speech as foundational sādhana: abstaining from sensual diversions and harmful/idle speech protects the mind, making it fit for japa, vrata, and steady devotion.
Bhakti is strengthened when distractions (entertainments and cosmetic self-display) and offenses (slander, causing distress) are avoided; such restraint preserves inner sattva, which supports remembrance of Bhagavān and respectful conduct toward devotees.
While not a technical Vedāṅga lesson, it reflects śikṣā-like discipline of speech and conduct—avoiding vipralāpa (idle talk) and parivāda (backbiting) as practical training for mantra practice and ritual purity.