Shloka 43
Pātivratya-kathana
The Narrative of the Pativrata
तद्ददौ पितुरिष्टायाः सानन्दपुलको नृपः । हिरण्यकशिपोः पूर्वं या भार्या लोकसुन्दरी ॥ ४३ ॥
taddadau pituriṣṭāyāḥ sānandapulako nṛpaḥ | hiraṇyakaśipoḥ pūrvaṃ yā bhāryā lokasundarī || 43 ||
その王は、歓喜の戦慄に身を震わせつつ、父が選び愛した花嫁として彼女を娶らせた。彼女こそ、かつてヒラニヤカシプの「世に比なき美しき」妻であった。
Narada (narrative voice, within Uttara-Bhaga tirtha-mahatmya style narration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights dharmic kingship expressed through rightful giving and social order—actions performed with inner joy (ānanda) are portrayed as spiritually elevating when aligned with dharma.
Bhakti is not stated directly here; however, the verse models the Narada Purana’s broader ethic that devotion is supported by dharmic conduct—pure intent and righteous action become a foundation for later Vishnu-bhakti.
The verse implicitly touches Dharma-śāstra and vivāha (marriage) procedure rather than a specific Vedanga; it reflects correct social-ritual conduct (kalpa-oriented practice) through the act of formal bestowal (dāna).