Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 104
The Account of the Lalitā Hymn, the Protective Armor
Kavaca), and the Thousand Names (Sahasranāma
त्रयाख्या परमात्माख्याप्यमेयविभवा तथा । वाक्स्वरूपा बिंदुसर्गरूपा विश्वात्मिका तथा ॥ १०४ ॥
trayākhyā paramātmākhyāpyameyavibhavā tathā | vāksvarūpā biṃdusargarūpā viśvātmikā tathā || 104 ||
അവൾ ‘ത്രയാ’ എന്ന പേരിൽ പ്രസിദ്ധ; ‘പരമാത്മാ’ എന്നും വിളിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു—അവളുടെ വൈഭവം അളവറ്റത്. അവൾ വാക്സ്വരൂപിണി, ബിന്ദുസർഗരൂപിണി, വിശ്വാത്മികയും ആകുന്നു।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a doctrinal exposition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It identifies the ultimate principle as threefold yet one, expressing itself as Vāk (sacred speech), as the seed-point (bindu) of manifestation, and as the indwelling Self of the cosmos—linking metaphysics with mantra-realization.
By presenting the Supreme as Vāk and as the universe’s inner Self, it supports devotional practice through nāma-japa and mantra: worship through sound leads the devotee to recognize the Lord/ultimate reality within all beings.
It foregrounds Śikṣā (phonetics) and mantra-sound doctrine: correct understanding of Vāk and the seed-like bindu principle implies disciplined recitation, pronunciation, and contemplation of sacred syllables.