Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 103
Pañca-prakṛti-nirūpaṇa and Mantra-vidhi: Rādhā, Mahālakṣmī, Durgā, Sarasvatī, Sāvitrī; plus Sāvitrī-Pañjara
एवं संपूज्य वाग्देवीं साक्षाद्वाग्वल्लभो भवेत् । ब्रह्मचर्यरतः शुद्धः शुद्धदंतनखा दिकः ॥ १०३ ॥
evaṃ saṃpūjya vāgdevīṃ sākṣādvāgvallabho bhavet | brahmacaryarataḥ śuddhaḥ śuddhadaṃtanakhā dikaḥ || 103 ||
Demikianlah, setelah memuja Vāgdevī, Dewi Ucapan, dengan sempurna, seseorang menjadi seolah-olah secara langsung dikasihi oleh Ucapan itu sendiri. Dengan tekun berpegang pada brahmacarya dan disucikan—menjaga gigi, kuku, dan seumpamanya bersih—dia memperoleh kelayakan ini.
Narada (instructional teaching within the Vedanga/learning context, traditionally framed in Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It links vāk-siddhi (mastery of speech) to two pillars: devatā-upāsanā (worship of the presiding deity of speech) and śauca-brahmacarya (inner/outer purity and disciplined conduct), implying that learning becomes fruitful when supported by vow and cleanliness.
Bhakti here is expressed as reverent, methodical worship of Vagdevī; the verse teaches that devotion is not only feeling but also disciplined living, through which divine grace manifests as clarity, eloquence, and right expression.
It emphasizes the practical discipline needed for Vedic study—especially śikṣā (proper speech/sound) and supportive conduct (brahmacarya, cleanliness)—as prerequisites for accurate recitation, learning, and effective expression.