Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 10
Dharmopadeśa-Śānti: Rules of Impurity, Expiations, and Ancestor Rites
चाण्डालैः श्वपर्चैः स्पृष्टो विण्मूत्रे च कृते द्विजः ॥ १० ॥
cāṇḍālaiḥ śvaparcaiḥ spṛṣṭo viṇmūtre ca kṛte dvijaḥ || 10 ||
चांडाळ किंवा श्वपच यांच्या स्पर्शाने, तसेच विष्ठा-मूत्राच्या संसर्गाने द्विज अशुद्ध होतो—असे धर्मज्ञ सांगतात।
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa
FAQs
It emphasizes śauca (purity) as a foundational discipline for dharma—maintaining ritual cleanliness supports eligibility for Vedic rites, japa, and worship by removing states of aśauca (impurity).
While not directly teaching bhakti, it sets the practical devotional environment: purity of body and conduct is presented as supportive to pūjā, mantra-japa, and disciplined service to the Divine.
It reflects Kalpa/Smārta practice (ritual procedure and conduct): identifying causes of impurity is part of applying śāstra-based rules for daily rites and purification.