Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 65
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Viṣṇor Māhātmya
देवपूजापरो यस्य गृहे वसति सर्वदा । तत्रैव सर्वदेवाश्च तिष्ठन्ति श्रीहरिस्तथा ॥ ६५ ॥
devapūjāparo yasya gṛhe vasati sarvadā | tatraiva sarvadevāśca tiṣṭhanti śrīharistathā || 65 ||
ज्याच्या घरी देवपूजेत तत्पर असा जन सदैव वास करतो, तेथेच सर्व देव आणि श्रीहरि देखील निवास करतात।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that sincere, consistent deity-worship sanctifies the home into a divine dwelling-place where the presence of all devas is implied, culminating in the abiding presence of Śrī Hari.
Bhakti is shown as steady practice—regular worship done with devotion—through which the devotee’s household becomes a living temple and Hari’s grace becomes immediate and near.
The verse primarily emphasizes ritual discipline (ācāra) rather than a specific Vedāṅga; practically, it points to correct daily worship procedure (pūjā-vidhi) and maintaining regularity in household rites.