Shloka 2

Śikṣā-nirūpaṇa (Exposition of Discipline): Son’s Marriage, Paternal Duty, and Royal Administration

Devanagari script

आश्चर्यरूपं कथितमाख्यानं तु सुधोपमम् । विशेषतस्त्वया पुण्यं सर्वसंदेहभंजनम् ॥ २ ॥

Transliteration

āścaryarūpaṃ kathitamākhyānaṃ tu sudhopamam | viśeṣatastvayā puṇyaṃ sarvasaṃdehabhaṃjanam || 2 ||

Translation

ଆପଣ ଆଶ୍ଚର୍ୟରୂପ, ଅମୃତସଦୃଶ ଆଖ୍ୟାନ କହିଛନ୍ତି। ବିଶେଷତଃ ଏହା ପୁଣ୍ୟମୟ କଥନ, ଯାହା ସମସ୍ତ ସନ୍ଦେହକୁ ଭଙ୍ଗ କରେ।

Word by Word

• आश्चर्य-रूपम्: wondrous in form
• आश्चर्य-रूपम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आश्चर्य (प्रातिपदिक) + रूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; कर्मधारयः: ‘आश्चर्यं रूपं यस्य’ = ‘of wondrous form’ (qualifying ākhyānam)

• कथितम्: told; narrated
• कथितम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कथ् (धातु)
• Form: कृदन्त—क्त (past passive participle); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘told/related’

• आख्यानम्: story; narrative
• आख्यानम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आख्यान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• तु: indeed; but
• तु: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/विशेषार्थक-अव्यय (but/indeed)

• सुधा-उपमम्: like nectar
• सुधा-उपमम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सुधा (प्रातिपदिक) + उपम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः: ‘सुधायाः उपमम्’ = ‘comparable to nectar’

• विशेषतः: especially
• विशेषतः: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: विशेषतः (अव्यय)
• Form: रीत्यर्थक-अव्यय (adverb: especially)

• त्वया: by you
• त्वया: Kartr̥/Agent (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: मध्यमपुरुष-सर्वनाम; तृतीया, एकवचन

• पुण्यम्: meritorious; holy
• पुण्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुण्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (qualifying ākhyānam understood)

• सर्व-संदेह-भंजनम्: dispelling all doubts
• सर्व-संदेह-भंजनम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + संदेह (प्रातिपदिक) + भंजन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः: ‘सर्वेषां संदेहानां भंजनम्’ = ‘destroyer of all doubts’

Speaker

Narada (praising the narrator, likely Sanatkumara or a Sanaka-brother in the dialogue flow)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta","secondary_rasa":"bhakti","emotional_journey":"Amazement ripens into grateful reverence as the listener praises the tale’s purity and doubt-destroying power."}

Characters & Entities

• Narada
• Sanatkumara
• Sanaka brothers

FAQs

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

It affirms that authentic Purāṇic narration is “nectar-like” and spiritually fruitful, because it clarifies dharma and removes inner uncertainty, enabling steadier faith and practice.

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

By praising the power of sacred narration, it supports bhakti’s core method of śravaṇa (devotional hearing): listening to holy accounts deepens trust, refines intention, and dispels doubts that obstruct devotion.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Indirectly, it highlights the Vedāṅga principle of clear communication and correct meaning—especially the role of precise language and interpretation (linked to Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta) in removing doubt and establishing right understanding.