Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Nirukta, Phonetic Variants, and Vedic Dhātu–Svara Taxonomy
स्वरितेतस्त्रयश्चैतौ वदवची परिभाषिणौ । भ्वाद्या एते षडधिकं सहस्रं धातवो मताः ॥ ३५ ॥
svaritetastrayaścaitau vadavacī paribhāṣiṇau | bhvādyā ete ṣaḍadhikaṃ sahasraṃ dhātavo matāḥ || 35 ||
स्वर, इत् आणि स्वरित—ही तिन्ही व्याकरणपरंपरेतील परिभाषा-रूप संज्ञा मानली आहेत. भ्वादीपासून आरंभ करून धातूंची संख्या सहा हजारांहून थोडी अधिक मानली आहे।
Narada (in dialogue framed around śāstra-knowledge; traditionally taught to/through the Sanatkumāra lineage)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined śāstra-learning—especially correct linguistic and grammatical understanding—as a supportive limb for clarity of recitation, study, and ultimately steadiness on the mokṣa-oriented path.
Indirectly: by highlighting correct technical knowledge (accent and grammar), it safeguards accurate transmission of mantras and scriptural meanings, which strengthens sincere and error-free devotional practice.
Vedāṅga Śikṣā (accent—especially svarita) and Vedāṅga Vyākaraṇa (paribhāṣā-terms and the classification/numbering of dhātus beginning with the Bhvādi gaṇa).