Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 75
Bhāgīratha’s Bringing of the Gaṅgā
किमिदं स्वप्न आहोस्वित्सत्यं साक्षाद् द्विजोत्तम । भूपतिर्विंस्मयं प्राप्तः किं करोमीति विस्मितः ॥ ७५ ॥
kimidaṃ svapna āhosvitsatyaṃ sākṣād dvijottama | bhūpatirviṃsmayaṃ prāptaḥ kiṃ karomīti vismitaḥ || 75 ||
“Wahai dwijottama, apakah ini mimpi ataukah kenyataan yang nyata? Sang raja diliputi takjub, bingung sambil berpikir, ‘Apa yang harus kulakukan?’”
Suta (narrator) describing the king’s reaction within the dialogue frame
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta (wonder)
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka (fear)
FAQs
It highlights the mind’s confusion between appearance and reality, and shows that spiritual progress begins when one admits bewilderment and seeks guidance from a learned dvija (guru-like authority).
Though bhakti is not named here, the mood is foundational: the devotee (like the king) recognizes helplessness and turns toward a higher, dharmic authority—an attitude that later matures into surrender (śaraṇāgati) and devotion.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is dharmic procedure—approaching a qualified Brahmin teacher when faced with doubt and extraordinary experiences.