Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 60
Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola
Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography
गोषु क्षान्तो ब्रह्मचारी परनिंदाविवर्जितः । अपरिग्रहशी लश्च देवपूज्यः स नारद ॥ ६० ॥
goṣu kṣānto brahmacārī paraniṃdāvivarjitaḥ | aparigrahaśī laśca devapūjyaḥ sa nārada || 60 ||
Wahai Nārada, sesiapa yang sabar—terutama dalam hal berkaitan lembu—hidup dalam disiplin brahmacarya, menjauhi celaan terhadap orang lain, tidak bersifat memiliki, dan tekun menyembah para deva—dialah benar-benar layak dihormati.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
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It defines the inner marks of a spiritually mature person—patience, celibate discipline, non-slander, non-possessiveness, and sincere worship—showing that purity of conduct is itself a form of dharma and a foundation for higher realization.
Bhakti is supported by character: avoiding fault-finding, restraining desire through brahmacarya, and living simply through aparigraha makes worship steady and heartfelt rather than merely external ritual.
While not a technical Vedāṅga passage, it emphasizes practical dharma required for correct ritual life—self-control, purity, and respectful conduct—without which mantra and worship lose their intended spiritual efficacy.