Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 105
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā (Gaṅgā-māhātmya): Saudāsa/Kalmāṣapāda’s Curse and Release
श्रुतवान्सर्वधर्मार्थ गङ्गातीरे मनोरमे । कदाचित्परमेशस्य पूजां कर्त्तुमहं गतः ॥ ५ ॥
śrutavānsarvadharmārtha gaṅgātīre manorame | kadācitparameśasya pūjāṃ karttumahaṃ gataḥ || 5 ||
सर्व धर्मांचा अर्थ श्रवण करून, रम्य गंगातिरी मी कधीतरी परमेश्वराची पूजा करण्यास गेलो।
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It links dharma-jñāna with lived practice: after understanding dharma’s purpose, the sage turns to direct worship of the Supreme at a sacred tīrtha (Gaṅgā), showing that realization should culminate in devotion and ritual service.
Bhakti is presented as intentional approach—going to a holy place and performing pūjā to Parameśa—indicating that devotion is expressed through reverent action, remembrance, and worshipful engagement.
Ritual application is implied through pūjā (kalpa/ritual procedure): choosing an auspicious sacred location (tīrtha) and performing prescribed worship as a disciplined practice aligned with dharma.