Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 61
Mārkaṇḍeya-varṇanam
The Description of Mārkaṇḍeya
अन्येषामुदयं दृष्ट्वा येऽभिनंदन्ति मानवाः । हरिनामपरा ये च ते वै भागवतोत्तमाः ॥ ६१ ॥
anyeṣāmudayaṃ dṛṣṭvā ye'bhinaṃdanti mānavāḥ | harināmaparā ye ca te vai bhāgavatottamāḥ || 61 ||
Mereka yang melihat kemajuan orang lain lalu turut bersukacita, dan mereka yang sepenuhnya bersandar pada Nama Hari—merekalah Bhāgavata yang tertinggi.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the dialogue context of Book 1.1)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It defines the “bhāgavatottama” by two core traits: a heart free from envy that celebrates others’ welfare, and unwavering absorption in Harināma—showing that inner disposition and remembrance of Hari are central to spiritual excellence.
Bhakti is presented as practical and relational: devotion is not only worship, but also purity of attitude toward others. Constant reliance on Hari’s Name, coupled with goodwill (rejoicing in others’ success), is portrayed as the hallmark of mature devotion.
No specific Vedāṅga technique is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is sādhana-centered—Harināma (name-recitation) and ethical refinement (freedom from envy) as daily disciplines supporting dharma and bhakti.