Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 17
Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
ये भ्रमन्ति सदाकाशे पतङ्गाद्या भयङ्कराः । तेषां प्रहरणार्थाय मतं प्रोद्धरणं द्विज ॥ १७ ॥
ye bhramanti sadākāśe pataṅgādyā bhayaṅkarāḥ | teṣāṃ praharaṇārthāya mataṃ proddharaṇaṃ dvija || 17 ||
हे द्विज! पतंगादि भयङ्कर जीव जे सदैव आकाशात भ्रमण करतात, त्यांना प्रहार करण्यासाठी वरच्या दिशेने प्रक्षेप करणे हेच मान्य उपाय मानले आहे।
Narada (in instruction to a dvija interlocutor within the Moksha-Dharma discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It highlights that dharma is not merely intention but also right method (vidhi): even in confronting fear or danger, one should follow the approved, disciplined procedure rather than act impulsively.
Indirectly, it supports bhakti by emphasizing orderly conduct and self-control; devotion in Narada Purana is repeatedly paired with right living (ācāra), where actions are performed according to proper guidance.
It reflects the Purāṇic didactic style aligned with Kalpa/ritual procedure—stressing correct application (vidhi) and terminology for action (praharaṇa, proddharaṇa) rather than speculative theory.