Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 87
Sṛṣṭi-pralaya-kathana: Mahābhūta-guṇāḥ, Vṛkṣa-indriya-vādaḥ, Prāṇa-vāyu-vyavasthā
ज्योतिः पश्यति रूपाणि रूपं च बहुधा स्मृतम् । ह्रस्वो दीर्धस्तथा स्थूलश्चतुरस्रोऽणुवृत्तवान् ॥ ८७ ॥
jyotiḥ paśyati rūpāṇi rūpaṃ ca bahudhā smṛtam | hrasvo dīrdhastathā sthūlaścaturasro'ṇuvṛttavān || 87 ||
Cahaya (jyotis) melihat rupa-rupa; dan ‘rupa’ diingati sebagai beraneka: pendek atau panjang, tebal, segi empat, halus kecil, atau bulat.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It distinguishes the perceiving principle (jyotis—inner light/consciousness) from the perceived variety of forms, encouraging viveka (discernment) that supports liberation-oriented understanding.
By showing that forms are many and variable while the perceiver is a single luminous principle, it supports steady devotion: the mind learns to look past changing appearances and anchor itself in the one Reality that devotion seeks.
It most closely echoes Nyaya–Vaisheshika style categories of form (shape/size such as short-long, gross-subtle, square-round), useful for disciplined observation and clear thinking—supporting jnana practices rather than ritual procedure.