Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 51

Śuka’s Yoga-ascent, the Echo of ‘Bhoḥ’, and the Vaikuṇṭha Vision

Devanagari script

जगद्बीजस्वरूपाय पूर्णाय निभृतात्मने । हरये वासुकिस्थाय श्वेतद्वीपनिवासिने ॥ ५१ ॥

Transliteration

jagadbījasvarūpāya pūrṇāya nibhṛtātmane | haraye vāsukisthāya śvetadvīpanivāsine || 51 ||

Translation

Sembah sujud kepada Hari—yang merupakan benih alam semesta, Yang Maha Sempurna dan lengkap, tenang pada hakikat batin; yang bersemayam di atas Vāsuki dan mendiami Śvetadvīpa.

Word by Word

• जगत्-बीज-स्वरूपाय: to the one whose nature is the seed of the world
• जगत्-बीज-स्वरूपाय: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जगत् (प्रातिपदिक) + बीज (प्रातिपदिक) + स्वरूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (जगतः बीजम् इव स्वरूपम् यस्य/यत्)

• पूर्णाय: to the complete/whole one
• पूर्णाय: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पूर्ण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; विशेषणम्

• निभृत-आत्मने: to the one of restrained/quiet self
• निभृत-आत्मने: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: निभृत (प्रातिपदिक) + आत्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—कर्मधारयः (निभृतः आत्मा यस्य)

• हरये: to Hari
• हरये: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन

• वासुकि-स्थाय: to the one situated on/with Vāsuki
• वासुकि-स्थाय: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वासुकि (प्रातिपदिक) + स्थ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (वासुकौ स्थितः)

• श्वेत-द्वीप-निवासिने: to the dweller of Śvetadvīpa
• श्वेत-द्वीप-निवासिने: सम्प्रदान (Dative/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्वेत (प्रातिपदिक) + द्वीप (प्रातिपदिक) + निवासिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (श्वेतद्वीपे निवासः यस्य)

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Characters & Entities

• Hari
• Vishnu
• Vasuki
• Shvetadvipa

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It frames Vishnu (Hari) as both the cosmic source (“seed” of the universe) and the transcendent, complete Reality, inviting the devotee to approach moksha through contemplative praise (stuti) and surrender.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By listing divine epithets—cosmic causality, completeness, inner serenity, and divine abode—it guides bhakti as remembrance (smaraṇa) and glorification (kīrtana) focused on Vishnu’s supreme nature rather than merely worldly boons.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

No specific Vedanga technique is taught directly; the verse functions as a stotra. Practically, it supports correct mantra-style recitation (śikṣā: pronunciation/intonation) and meaning-based contemplation aligned with Moksha Dharma.