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Shloka 1

Paramahaṁsa-Dharma: The Avadhūta-like Sannyāsī and Prahlāda’s Dialogue with the ‘Python’ Saint

Devanagari script

श्रीनारद उवाच कल्पस्त्वेवं परिव्रज्य देहमात्रावशेषित: । ग्रामैकरात्रविधिना निरपेक्षश्चरेन्महीम् ॥ १ ॥

Transliteration

śrī-nārada uvāca kalpas tv evaṁ parivrajya deha-mātrāvaśeṣitaḥ grāmaika-rātra-vidhinā nirapekṣaś caren mahīm

Translation

ಶ್ರೀ ನಾರದ ಮುನಿಗಳು ಹೇಳಿದರು—ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಬಲ್ಲವನು ಈ ರೀತಿಯಾಗಿ ಸಂನ್ಯಾಸ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ, ಕೇವಲ ದೇಹಧಾರಣೆಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದಷ್ಟು ಮಾತ್ರ ಉಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲೂ ಒಂದೇ ರಾತ್ರಿ ತಂಗುವ ನಿಯಮದಿಂದ, ದೇಹದ ಅಗತ್ಯಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಿರಪೇಕ್ಷನಾಗಿ, ಭೂಮಿಯೆಲ್ಲೆಡೆ ಸಂಚರಿಸಲಿ.

Synonyms

śrī-nāradaḥŚrī Nārada

uvācasaid

kalpaḥthe rule/procedure

tubut/indeed

evamthus

parivrajyahaving become a wandering renunciant

deha-mātra-avaśeṣitaḥleft with only the body

grāma-eka-rātra-vidhināby the rule of one-night-per-village

nirapekṣaḥwithout dependence/expectation

caretshould wander

mahīmthe earth

Characters & Entities

Nārada Muni

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the lifestyle of a wandering renunciant (parivrājaka)?

This verse says a renunciant should wander freely, keep only what maintains the body, remain independent of others, and stay only one night in a village to avoid attachment.

Why does Nārada Muni advise staying only one night in a village?

To prevent forming new social ties, comforts, and dependence—attachments that can distract a renunciant from single-minded spiritual practice.

Practical application of nirapekṣa (non-dependence) in modern life?

Reduce unnecessary needs, avoid lifestyle inflation, and cultivate inner steadiness so spiritual practice doesn’t rely on constant external comfort, praise, or support.