Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 38

Pañca-prakṛti-nirūpaṇa and Mantra-vidhi: Rādhā, Mahālakṣmī, Durgā, Sarasvatī, Sāvitrī; plus Sāvitrī-Pañjara

Devanagari script

मुक्ताकुंदाभदशनां वह्निशुद्धांशुकान्विताम् । रत्नकेयूरवलयहारकुण्डलशोभिताम् ॥ ३८ ॥

Transliteration

muktākuṃdābhadaśanāṃ vahniśuddhāṃśukānvitām | ratnakeyūravalayahārakuṇḍalaśobhitām || 38 ||

Translation

その歯は真珠と茉莉花の蕾のように白く、衣は火により浄められたかのごとく清らかであった。宝玉のケーユーラ（上腕輪）、ヴァラヤ（腕輪）、ハーラ（首飾り）、クンダラ（耳飾り）により、いよいよ光り輝いていた。

Word by Word

• मुक्ता-कुन्द-आभ-दशनाम्: having teeth like pearls and jasmine (white)
• मुक्ता-कुन्द-आभ-दशनाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मुक्ताकुन्दाभदशना (प्रातिपदिक; मुक्ता + कुन्द + आभ + दशन)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• वह्नि-शुद्ध-अंशुक-अन्विताम्: clad in garments purified by fire
• वह्नि-शुद्ध-अंशुक-अन्विताम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वह्निशुद्धांशुकान्विता (प्रातिपदिक; वह्नि + शुद्ध + अंशुक + अन्वित)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

• रत्न-केयूर-वलय-हार-कुण्डल-शोभिताम्: adorned with jeweled armlets, bracelets, necklace, and earrings
• रत्न-केयूर-वलय-हार-कुण्डल-शोभिताम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: रत्नकेयूरवलयहारकुण्डलशोभिता (प्रातिपदिक; रत्न + केयूर + वलय + हार + कुण्डल + शोभित)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (fem. acc. sg.)

Speaker

Narada (narrative description within the dialogue tradition)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shringara

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

FAQs

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

The verse uses sacred imagery—purified garments and auspicious ornaments—to support dhyāna (devotional visualization), where inner purity and reverence are expressed through symbolic descriptions of divine splendor.

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

Bhakti is strengthened through smaraṇa and dhyāna: contemplating the deity’s auspicious form (śobhitā) helps steady the mind, awaken devotion, and cultivate a pure, worshipful attitude.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects śikṣā/alaṅkāra-style precision in recitation and descriptive vocabulary used in stuti and ritual meditation—supporting correct liturgical usage even when the verse is primarily poetic.