Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 137
Jyotiṣa-śāstra Saṅgraha: Threefold Division, Gaṇita Methods, Muhūrta, and Planetary Reckoning
तद्दोस्रिव्नादशाध्नांशा विज्ञेया अयतानिधाः । तत्संस्वकृताद्धहात्कांतिच्छायावरदलादिकम् ॥ १३७ ॥
taddosrivnādaśādhnāṃśā vijñeyā ayatānidhāḥ | tatsaṃsvakṛtāddhahātkāṃticchāyāvaradalādikam || 137 ||
Daripadanya, dua belas bahagian serta pecahan-pecahan kecilnya hendaklah difahami sebagai wadah yang tepat bagi pengetahuan. Daripada penerapan yang tersusun rapi lahir perkara seperti sinar, bayang, keunggulan, kekuatan, dan kesan-kesan lain.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes that knowledge must be understood in structured divisions and then applied correctly; when properly organized and practiced, it produces visible and subtle results that support disciplined spiritual life and the pursuit of moksha.
By implying that devotion is strengthened when one’s understanding is orderly and well-applied—bhakti becomes steady when supported by right discernment, disciplined practice, and properly learned teachings.
The verse points to systematic classification and correct application—an approach central to Vedanga-style learning (especially Vyakarana and Shiksha), where precise structure and usage are said to yield clear, demonstrable outcomes.