Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 22
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā (Gaṅgā-māhātmya): Saudāsa/Kalmāṣapāda’s Curse and Release
तन्मांसं हेमपात्रस्थं सौदासो विनयान्वितः । समागताय गुरवे ददौ तस्मै ससादरम् ॥ २२ ॥
tanmāṃsaṃ hemapātrasthaṃ saudāso vinayānvitaḥ | samāgatāya gurave dadau tasmai sasādaram || 22 ||
तेव्हा विनययुक्त सौदासाने ते मांस सुवर्णपात्रात ठेवून, आलेल्या गुरूंना आदराने अर्पण केले।
Sūta (narrating the Purāṇic account)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights guru-sevā and vinaya: even a powerful king is shown honoring the guru with reverence, underscoring that dharma is rooted in respectful conduct toward spiritual authority.
While not explicitly naming Vishnu-bhakti, the verse models the devotional attitude of humility and respectful offering—an inner bhāva that also underpins bhakti practices such as arpaṇa (dedication).
It reflects ritual propriety and conduct (ācāra) connected with yajña/offerings—proper presentation (pātra, upacāra) and respectful delivery to the qualified recipient (guru).