Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 109
Jīva–Ātman Inquiry; Kṣetrajña Doctrine; Karma-based Varṇa; Four Āśramas and Sannyāsa Discipline
धर्मार्थकामावाप्तिर्ह्य. त्र त्रिवर्गसाधनमपेक्ष्यागर्हितकर्मणा धनान्यादाय स्वाध्यायोपलब्धप्रकर्षेण वा । ब्रह्मर्षिनिर्मितेन वा अद्भिः सागरगतेन वा द्रव्यनियमाभ्यासदैवतप्रसादोपलब्धेन वा धनेन गृहस्थो गार्हस्थ्यं वर्तयेत् ॥ १०९ ॥
dharmārthakāmāvāptirhya. tra trivargasādhanamapekṣyāgarhitakarmaṇā dhanānyādāya svādhyāyopalabdhaprakarṣeṇa vā | brahmarṣinirmitena vā adbhiḥ sāgaragatena vā dravyaniyamābhyāsadaivataprasādopalabdhena vā dhanena gṛhastho gārhasthyaṃ vartayet || 109 ||
Di sini, pencapaian dharma, artha dan kāma bergantung pada sarana yang menyempurnakan trivarga. Oleh itu, seorang gṛhastha hendaklah menegakkan gārhasthya-āśrama dengan harta yang diperoleh melalui pekerjaan yang tidak tercela; atau melalui keunggulan yang dicapai dengan svādhyāya; atau dengan harta yang ditetapkan oleh para Brahmarṣi; atau yang ditemui di lautan dan diangkat oleh air; atau dengan harta yang diperoleh melalui latihan disiplin dalam pengaturan sumber daya serta dengan rahmat dewa.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that even worldly aims (dharma, artha, kāma) must be pursued through ethically pure means, so that the householder’s life supports higher spiritual progress rather than obstructing it.
By highlighting “daivata-prasāda” (divine grace) as a legitimate source of prosperity, it frames material support of life as ultimately dependent on the Lord’s favor—encouraging humility, gratitude, and devotional orientation in household duties.
Svādhyāya (disciplined study/recitation of Vedic texts) is emphasized—linking learning and scriptural practice to excellence and rightful livelihood, a practical foundation for ritual correctness and dharmic living.