Shloka 8

The Greatness of Haridvāra

Gaṅgādvāra-māhātmya

Devanagari script

सर्वेनिमंत्रितास्तेन ब्रह्मपुत्रेण धीमता । गंधर्वाप्सरसो यक्षाः सिद्धविद्याधरोरगाः ॥ ८ ॥

Transliteration

sarvenimaṃtritāstena brahmaputreṇa dhīmatā | gaṃdharvāpsaraso yakṣāḥ siddhavidyādharoragāḥ || 8 ||

Translation

彼らすべては、賢明なるブラフマーの御子によって招かれた。すなわちガンダルヴァとアプサラス、ヤクシャ、シッダ、ヴィディヤーダラ、そしてナーガ（蛇族）である。

Word by Word

• सर्वे: all (of them)
• सर्वे: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; सर्वनामसदृश-विशेषण (all [beings])

• निमन्त्रिताः: having been invited
• निमन्त्रिताः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नि-√मन्त्र् (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकर्मणि क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past passive participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• तेन: by him
• तेन: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (instrumental), एकवचन

• ब्रह्म-पुत्रेण: by the son of Brahmā
• ब्रह्म-पुत्रेण: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ब्रह्मन् (प्रातिपदिक) + पुत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: ब्रह्मणः पुत्रः (son of Brahmā)

• धीमता: wise
• धीमता: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: धीमत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण (qualifier of brahmaputreṇa)

• गन्धर्व-अप्सरसः: Gandharvas and Apsarases
• गन्धर्व-अप्सरसः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गन्धर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + अप्सरस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; द्वन्द्व: गन्धर्वाश्च अप्सरसश्च (Gandharvas and Apsarases)

• यक्षाः: Yakṣas
• यक्षाः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यक्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• सिद्ध-विद्याधर-उरगाः: Siddhas, Vidyādharas, and serpents
• सिद्ध-विद्याधर-उरगाः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिद्ध (प्रातिपदिक) + विद्याधर (प्रातिपदिक) + उरग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; द्वन्द्व (समाहार/इतरेतर-प्राय): सिद्धाश्च विद्याधराश्च उरगाश्च (Siddhas, Vidyādharas, and serpents)

Speaker

Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta","secondary_rasa":"hasya","emotional_journey":"Delightful wonder at the inclusive cosmic guest-list—celestial musicians, dancers, and beings of many realms—creating a festive, expansive atmosphere."}

Characters & Entities

• Brahmaputra (son of Brahma)
• Gandharva
• Apsaras
• Yaksha
• Siddha
• Vidyadhara
• Uraga (Naga)

FAQs

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

It portrays a sacred convocation where many classes of higher beings are formally invited, signaling the cosmic importance of the event being described in the Tīrtha-Māhātmya setting.

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

Indirectly, it frames devotion as a universal, supra-human concern: even celestial and semi-divine beings participate in dharmic gatherings surrounding sacred places and divine narratives, encouraging human devotees to do the same.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught in this line; the practical takeaway is the Purāṇic protocol of nimantraṇa (formal invitation) for dharmic assemblies connected to tīrtha observances.