Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 109
Yuga-Dharma Framework, Kali-Yuga Diagnosis, and the Hari-Nāma Remedy
Transition to Vedānta Inquiry
समर्पितानि कर्माणि महविष्णौ परात्मनि । संपूर्णतां प्रयांत्येव हरिस्मरणमात्रतः ॥ ९ ॥
samarpitāni karmāṇi mahaviṣṇau parātmani | saṃpūrṇatāṃ prayāṃtyeva harismaraṇamātrataḥ || 9 ||
പരമാത്മാവായ മഹാവിഷ്ണുവിന് സമർപ്പിച്ച കർമ്മങ്ങൾ, ഹരിസ്മരണ മാത്രം കൊണ്ടുതന്നെ പൂർണ്ണത പ്രാപിക്കുന്നു.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that the highest completion of any action comes when it is dedicated to Mahāviṣṇu, and that Hari’s remembrance itself sanctifies and perfects one’s efforts.
Bhakti is presented as smaraṇa (remembrance) and samarpana (offering): even ordinary duties become spiritually complete when performed for Vishnu and supported by constant remembrance of Hari.
The verse emphasizes practical ritual intent (saṅkalpa/bhāva): regardless of technical performance, dedicating the act to Vishnu and maintaining Hari-smaraṇa is the key spiritual principle.