Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 108

The Exposition of the Krishna Mantra (Kṛṣṇa-mantra-prakāśa): Nyāsa, Dhyāna, Worship, Yantra, and Prayoga

Devanagari script

विकसत्कुंदकह्लारमल्लिकाकुसुमोद्गतैः । रजोभिर्धूसरैर्मंदमारुतैः शिशिरीकृते ॥ १०८ ॥

Transliteration

vikasatkuṃdakahlāramallikākusumodgataiḥ | rajobhirdhūsarairmaṃdamārutaiḥ śiśirīkṛte || 108 ||

Translation

വികസിച്ച കുന്ദം, കഹ്ലാരം, മല്ലികാ പുഷ്പങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നുയർന്ന വെളുത്ത പരാഗധൂളിയിൽ മങ്ങിയും, മന്ദമാരുതങ്ങളാൽ അത് ശീതളമായി।

Word by Word

• विकसत्-कुन्द-कह्लार-मल्लिका-कुसुम-उद्गतैः: by (pollen/dust) arisen from blooming jasmine, kahlāra, and mallikā flowers
• विकसत्-कुन्द-कह्लार-मल्लिका-कुसुम-उद्गतैः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वि+कस् (धातु)+कुन्द (प्रातिपदिक)+कह्लार (प्रातिपदिक)+मल्लिका (प्रातिपदिक)+कुसुम (प्रातिपदिक)+उद्+गम् (धातु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन; ‘उद्गत’ = क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past participle) from उद्+गम्; समासः—विकसतां कुन्दकह्लारमल्लिकाकुसुमानाम् उद्गतैः (तत्पुरुष; ‘arisen from blooming ... flowers’)

• रजोभिः: by pollens/dusts
• रजोभिः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रजस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन

• धूसरैः: greyish
• धूसरैः: विशेषण (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: धूसर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; विशेषणम् (qualifier of रजोभिः)

• मन्द-मारुतैः: by gentle breezes
• मन्द-मारुतैः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्द (प्रातिपदिक)+मारुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; समासः—मन्दः मारुतः (कर्मधारय)

• शिशिरीकृते: in (the place) made cool
• शिशिरीकृते: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/Locative)
• Type: Verb
• Root: शिशिर (प्रातिपदिक)+कृ (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past passive participle), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th), एकवचन; ‘शिशिरीकृत’ = made cool

Speaker

Narrator (Suta tradition) describing the setting within the Narada Purana discourse

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 establishes an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere—cool, fragrant, and serene—supporting sacred study, recitation, and the transmission of technical (Vedanga) knowledge.

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

While not directly teaching bhakti, it depicts the calm purity traditionally sought for mantra-japa, listening to Purana-katha, and Vishnu-centered remembrance—conditions that nourish devotional absorption.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Indirectly, it reflects Shiksha and Chandas sensibilities—attention to sound, cadence, and an appropriate setting for recitation—showing how environment and clarity support disciplined learning.