Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 20
The Description of the Glory of the Purāṇa
Purāṇa-Māhātmya
निषसादाज्ञया स्थाणोः सत्कृतो योगिभिस्तदा । अथापृच्छच्च कुशलं नारदं जगतां गुरुः ॥ २० ॥
niṣasādājñayā sthāṇoḥ satkṛto yogibhistadā | athāpṛcchacca kuśalaṃ nāradaṃ jagatāṃ guruḥ || 20 ||
Kemudian, atas perintah Sthāṇu (Śiva), Nārada pun duduk; para yogi ketika itu memuliakannya. Lalu, Guru bagi segala alam bertanya kepada Nārada tentang kesejahteraannya.
Jagatāṃ Guruḥ (contextually Śiva/Sthāṇu)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights dharmic etiquette: a realized sage is received with satkāra, and the Jagatguru models humility and auspicious conduct by first inquiring about the visitor’s kuśala (well-being).
Though not a direct bhakti instruction, it supports bhakti-culture through reverence to saints and teachers; honoring Nārada and respectful dialogue are foundations for receiving purāṇic and devotional teachings.
The verse reflects śiṣṭācāra (cultured conduct) and formal inquiry (kuśala-praśna), a practical discipline aligned with dharma and the traditional protocol of śāstric discourse, rather than a specific Vedāṅga like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa.