Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 31

The Recitation of the Thousand Names of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa (Yugala-Sahasranāma) and Śaraṇāgati-Dharma

Devanagari script

नानाशिल्पकलाभिज्ञां कृष्णभोगानुरूपिणीम् । तत्सेवनसुखाह्लादभावेनातिसुनिर्वृताम् ॥ ३१ ॥

Transliteration

nānāśilpakalābhijñāṃ kṛṣṇabhogānurūpiṇīm | tatsevanasukhāhlādabhāvenātisunirvṛtām || 31 ||

Translation

അവൾ നാനാവിധ ശില്പകലകളിൽ നിപുണയും, ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണന്റെ ഭോഗങ്ങൾക്ക് അനുയോജ്യയുമായും, അവനെ സേവിക്കുന്ന സുഖാനന്ദഭാവത്തിൽ പരമ തൃപ്തയായും ഇരിക്കുന്നു।

Word by Word

• नाना-शिल्प-कला-अभिज्ञाम्: skilled in various arts and crafts
• नाना-शिल्प-कला-अभिज्ञाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नाना (अव्यय) + शिल्प (प्रातिपदिक) + कला (प्रातिपदिक) + अभिज्ञा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Feminine, Accusative (2nd), Singular; समासः—तत्पुरुष (बहुषु शिल्पकलासु अभिज्ञा)

• कृष्ण-भोग-अनुरूपिणीम्: suited to Krishna’s enjoyment
• कृष्ण-भोग-अनुरूपिणीम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृष्ण (प्रातिपदिक) + भोग (प्रातिपदिक) + अनुरूपिणी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Feminine, Accusative (2nd), Singular; समासः—तत्पुरुष (कृष्णस्य भोगान् अनुरूपा)

• तत्-सेवन-सुख-आह्लाद-भावेन: by/with the feeling of blissful delight in serving Him
• तत्-सेवन-सुख-आह्लाद-भावेन: Karaṇa/Hetu (करण/हेतु)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तत् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक) + सेवन (प्रातिपदिक) + सुख (प्रातिपदिक) + आह्लाद (प्रातिपदिक) + भाव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Masculine, Instrumental (3rd), Singular; समासः—तत्पुरुष (सम्बद्ध-निर्देश)

• अति-सु-निर्वृताम्: very well-satisfied/fully content
• अति-सु-निर्वृताम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अति (अव्यय) + सु (अव्यय) + निर्वृता (प्रातिपदिक; √वृत्/√वृ with निर्)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; Feminine, Accusative (2nd), Singular; समासः—अव्ययीभाव (अति/सु + निर्वृता)

Speaker

Narada (teaching in dialogue context within the Narada Purana)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Characters & Entities

• Krishna

FAQs

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

It presents seva (loving service) as a complete spiritual fulfillment: true contentment arises from delighting in Krishna’s service rather than from self-centered pleasure.

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

Bhakti is shown as attentive, fitting service—offering one’s abilities and refined conduct in a mood of joyful dedication to Krishna.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

While not naming a specific Vedanga, it implies the disciplined cultivation of kalā/śilpa (technical arts) and proper conduct—skills that support refined ritual culture and devotional service.