Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 25
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
त्रिकोणात्सांत्यधाधर्मायुः सुखखोद्यपः सुहृत् । जीवो जीवज्ञौ सितज्ञौ व्यर्का व्याराः क्रमादमी ॥ २५ ॥
trikoṇātsāṃtyadhādharmāyuḥ sukhakhodyapaḥ suhṛt | jīvo jīvajñau sitajñau vyarkā vyārāḥ kramādamī || 25 ||
त्रिकोणातून क्रमाने शांती, धर्माचा आधार, आयुष्य, सुख, उन्नती देणारा योग्य उद्योग आणि सुहृद् (खरा मित्र) उत्पन्न होतात. पुढे जीव, जीवज्ञ आणि शुद्ध (सित) तत्त्वज्ञ—अशा अवस्था क्रमाने सांगितल्या आहेत॥२५॥
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents a stepwise inner progression: from a threefold foundation one gains tranquillity and dharma-support, which mature into longevity and happiness, culminating in deeper self-knowledge—moving from the jīva to the knower of the jīva and purity-consciousness.
Though expressed as a graded inner map, the sequence aligns with bhakti-sādhana: purification brings peace and dharmic steadiness; sustained right effort yields well-being; and mature devotion ripens into insight into the self (jīva) and the higher knowing principle—supporting steadfast Vishnu-bhakti in Narada Purana teachings.
The verse is primarily Moksha-dharma/yogic psychology rather than a direct Vedāṅga rule; practically, it emphasizes disciplined udyama (right effort) and sattva-based purification—principles that also guide correct ritual conduct (kalpa) and ethical observance (dharma-śāstra) in Narada Purana rituals.