Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 63
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
तुलस्युपासनरताः सदा नामपरायणाः । गोरक्षणपरा ये च सततं मां वहन्ति ते ॥ ६३ ॥
tulasyupāsanaratāḥ sadā nāmaparāyaṇāḥ | gorakṣaṇaparā ye ca satataṃ māṃ vahanti te || 63 ||
Aqueles que se deleitam no culto de Tulasī, que estão sempre devotados ao canto do Santo Nome do Senhor, e que se dedicam à proteção das vacas—esses Me trazem continuamente em sua vida e conduta.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada about Vishnu-bhakti and the conduct of devotees)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It identifies three visible signs of a Vishnu-bhakta—Tulasi worship, constant devotion to the Lord’s Name, and cow-protection—showing that devotion is proven through daily sacred practice and compassionate dharma.
Bhakti is presented as steady remembrance and service: nāma-parāyaṇatā (living by the Name) supported by Tulasi-upāsanā (a central Vaishnava rite) and expressed outwardly as go-rakṣaṇa (protective, sattvic conduct).
The verse primarily emphasizes ritual practice (upāsanā) and ethical dharma rather than a specific Vedanga; practically, it points to correct observance of Vaishnava worship norms around Tulasi and disciplined repetition of the Divine Name.