Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 27

Dharmānukathana

Narration of Dharma

Devanagari script

विमानवरमारुढो गन्धर्वाप्सरसां गणैः । सङ्गीयमानचरितो मोदते विष्णुमन्दिरे ॥ २७ ॥

Transliteration

vimānavaramāruḍho gandharvāpsarasāṃ gaṇaiḥ | saṅgīyamānacarito modate viṣṇumandire || 27 ||

Translation

Bersemayam di atas vimāna (kereta langit) yang unggul, diiringi rombongan Gandharva dan Apsaras; kisah amal dan kemuliaannya dinyanyikan sebagai pujian, lalu baginda bersukacita di mandir, kediaman suci Viṣṇu.

Word by Word

• vimānavaram: excellent celestial vehicle
• vimānavaram: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vimānavara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• āruḍhaḥ: ascended/mounted
• āruḍhaḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ā + ruh (आ + रुह्)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; Past Passive Participle (Kta Pratyaya)

• gandharvāpsarasām: of Gandharvas and Apsaras
• gandharvāpsarasām: Sambandha (Relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: gandharvāpsaras (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine/Masculine, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Plural

• gaṇaiḥ: by the hosts/groups
• gaṇaiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण) or Sahartha
• Type: Noun
• Root: gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• saṅgīyamānacaritaḥ: he whose deeds are being sung
• saṅgīyamānacaritaḥ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: saṅgīyamānacarita (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• modate: rejoices/enjoys
• modate: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: mud (मुद्)
• Form: Present Tense (Lat), Atmanepada, 3rd Person, Singular

• viṣṇumandire: in the temple/abode of Vishnu
• viṣṇumandire: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viṣṇumandira (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular

Speaker

Narada (narration within the Purva Bhaga context)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Gandharvas
• Apsarases

FAQs

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

It portrays the exalted post-mortem state of a meritorious devotee: honored in the divine realms, praised through sacred song, and ultimately delighting in Viṣṇu’s presence—signifying fruition of puṇya and devotion.

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

Bhakti is shown as culminating in proximity to Viṣṇu and joyful communion with Him; the motif of “deeds being sung” highlights kīrtana (praise) and a life worthy of remembrance as integral to devotional attainment.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The verse most directly echoes the devotional discipline of saṅgīta/kīrtana (structured sacred recitation and song). While not a technical Vedāṅga lesson, it aligns with correct oral delivery and praise-traditions that support śāstric recitation practices.