Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 27
The Recitation of the Thousand Names of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa (Yugala-Sahasranāma) and Śaraṇāgati-Dharma
दासाः सखायः पितरः प्रेयस्यश्च हरेरिह । सर्वे नित्या मुनिश्रेष्ठ चिंतनीया महात्मभिः ॥ २७ ॥
dāsāḥ sakhāyaḥ pitaraḥ preyasyaśca hareriha | sarve nityā muniśreṣṭha ciṃtanīyā mahātmabhiḥ || 27 ||
हे मुनिश्रेष्ठ! येथे हरेचे दास, सखे, पितृतुल्य आणि प्रेयसीजन—हे सर्व नित्य आहेत; म्हणून महात्म्यांनी त्यांचे सदैव स्मरण करावे.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that Hari’s intimate associates—servants, friends, elders, and beloveds—are eternally significant and worthy of continual remembrance, making devotion mature through constant contemplation (cintana/smaraṇa).
Bhakti is shown as sustained remembrance: not only of Hari, but also of those who embody loving relationship with Him. Contemplating such devotees and divine relationships strengthens faith, humility, and loving service.
The practical takeaway aligns with disciplined smṛti and recitation practice (supported by śikṣā and vyākaraṇa for correct chanting and meaning): regularly remember and recite about Hari and His devotees as a structured daily sādhana.