Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 110

The Account of Kārtavīrya’s Protective Kavaca

Kārtavīrya-kavaca-vṛttānta

Devanagari script

वीरो विमलसत्त्वाढ्यो महाबलपराक्रमः । विजयश्रीमहामान्यो जितारिर्मंत्रनायकः ॥ ११० ॥

Transliteration

vīro vimalasattvāḍhyo mahābalaparākramaḥ | vijayaśrīmahāmānyo jitārirmaṃtranāyakaḥ || 110 ||

Translation

彼は勇者にして、汚れなき清浄なる性質に満ち、大いなる力と武勇を備える。勝利の栄光により深く尊ばれ、敵を征し、策謀と聖なる評議における第一の導き手として立つ。

Word by Word

• वीरः: heroic
• वीरः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वीर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• विमलसत्त्वाढ्यः: rich in pure goodness
• विमलसत्त्वाढ्यः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विमल + सत्त्व + आढ्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहिः (विमलं सत्त्वं यस्य सः/तेन आढ्यः)

• महाबलपराक्रमः: of great strength and valor
• महाबलपराक्रमः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महा + बल + पराक्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्मधारयः (महान् बलपराक्रमः)

• विजयश्रीमहामान्यः: highly honored, endowed with the glory of victory
• विजयश्रीमहामान्यः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विजय + श्री + महा + मान्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहिः (विजयश्रीः यस्य सः; तथा महा-मान्यः = अत्यन्त-पूज्यः)

• जितारिः: conqueror of foes
• जितारिः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: जित (कृदन्त; √जि धातु) + अरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहिः (अरयः जिताः येन सः); 'जित' = क्त (PPP)

• मन्त्रनायकः: leader in counsel; chief of mantras
• मन्त्रनायकः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्त्र + नायक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (मन्त्राणां नायकः)

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It presents the ideal of a dharmic leader: inner purity (vimala-sattva) combined with strength and disciplined counsel (mantra-nāyaka), showing that victory is grounded in character and right guidance, not mere force.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

While not explicitly naming bhakti, it supports a bhakti-aligned ethic: purity of heart and self-mastery (vimala-sattva, jita-ari) are foundational qualities that sustain devotion and righteous action.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The verse emphasizes mantra-guided deliberation (mantra-nāyaka), aligning with the technical culture of Book 1.3 where disciplined speech, counsel, and correct application of sacred/strategic formulas are treated as practical knowledge for governance and success.