Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 55
Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola
Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography
नारायणेति कृष्णेति वासुदेवेति यो वदेत् । अहिंसादिपरः शन्तः सोऽपि वन्द्यः सुरोत्तमैः ॥ ५५ ॥
nārāyaṇeti kṛṣṇeti vāsudeveti yo vadet | ahiṃsādiparaḥ śantaḥ so'pi vandyaḥ surottamaiḥ || 55 ||
Sesiapa yang menyebut nama “Nārāyaṇa”, “Kṛṣṇa”, dan “Vāsudeva”, serta berpegang pada ahiṃsā dan kebajikan lain, dengan hati yang tenang—dia juga layak dihormati, bahkan oleh para dewa yang utama.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
The verse elevates sincere nāma-japa of Vishnu’s names—Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva—when supported by ahimsa and tranquility, declaring such a devotee worthy of reverence even among the gods.
It frames Bhakti as both remembrance/utterance of the Lord’s names and ethical refinement: devotion is strengthened by virtues like non-violence and a calm mind, making the practitioner spiritually venerable.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is disciplined speech in nāma-japa and dharmic conduct (ahimsa) as supportive sādhana.