Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 19
Śuka’s Yoga-ascent, the Echo of ‘Bhoḥ’, and the Vaikuṇṭha Vision
शतयोजनविस्तारे तिर्यागूर्द्ध्च नारद । सोऽविशंकेन मनसा तथैवाभ्यपतच्छुकः ॥ १९ ॥
śatayojanavistāre tiryāgūrddhca nārada | so'viśaṃkena manasā tathaivābhyapatacchukaḥ || 19 ||
हे नारद, शंभर योजनांच्या विस्तारात—आडवेही व उंचही—तो शुक पक्षी निःशंक मनाने तसाच झेपावला (उडाला)।
Sanatkumara (addressing Narada in the narrative frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights that inner certainty (freedom from saṃśaya) empowers extraordinary spiritual movement—when the mind is unwavering, one can cross seemingly vast distances on the path of Moksha.
Bhakti matures through niścaya (firm trust) rather than hesitation; the parrot’s doubtless leap symbolizes the devotee’s wholehearted surrender and steady forward motion toward the Lord without fear or second-guessing.
Not a direct Vedanga lesson; the practical takeaway is psychological discipline central to sādhanā—removing saṃśaya through śravaṇa-manana (listening and reflection), which supports all scriptural study and practice.