Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 18
Nirukta, Phonetic Variants, and Vedic Dhātu–Svara Taxonomy
अभीषुण ऋतावाहं न्यषीदन्नृमणा अपि । चतुर्विधाद्बाहुलकात्प्रवृत्तेरप्रवृत्तितः ॥ १८ ॥
abhīṣuṇa ṛtāvāhaṃ nyaṣīdannṛmaṇā api | caturvidhādbāhulakātpravṛtterapravṛttitaḥ || 18 ||
Melihat arus musim—yakni gerak waktu—orang bijak pun menahan diri dan duduk tenang; sebab dari tindakan dan tidak-bertindak timbul keberlimpahan yang berlebihan dalam empat macam, sehingga batin menjadi goyah.॥18॥
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It teaches discernment and restraint: both compulsive activity and rigid inactivity can generate bondage through proliferating consequences; the wise pause and regulate themselves in view of time’s momentum.
By warning against extremes, it supports steady devotional discipline: regulated living and inner restraint help keep the mind fit for Vishnu-bhakti rather than being scattered by restless doing or prideful withdrawal.
A time-sense (ṛtu/time-flow) relevant to Jyotiṣa-style timing and ritual discipline is implied: knowing the ‘current of time’ supports proper regulation of conduct and observances rather than indiscriminate activity.