Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 12
Manvantaras and Indras; Sudharmā’s Liberation through Viṣṇu-Pradakṣiṇā; Supremacy of Hari-Bhakti
सुधर्मेणार्चितः शंक्रो दृष्ट्वा तच्छ्रियमुत्तमाम् । मनसा विस्मयाविष्टः प्रोवाच विनयान्वितः ॥ १२ ॥
sudharmeṇārcitaḥ śaṃkro dṛṣṭvā tacchriyamuttamām | manasā vismayāviṣṭaḥ provāca vinayānvitaḥ || 12 ||
Honrado por Sudharmā, Śaṅkara, ao ver aquele esplendor supremo, ficou tomado de assombro no íntimo e falou com humildade.
Narrator (Suta-style narration within the Purana context; verse describes Śaṅkara speaking next)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights that sincere worship (arcana) evokes divine presence and splendour, and that even great beings respond with humility—showing vinaya as a spiritual ornament accompanying true dharma.
Bhakti is shown as reverent service that culminates in a direct experience of divine ‘śrī’ (radiance/grace); the devotee’s offering leads to a transformative moment where the deity responds gently and respectfully.
The verse implicitly reflects kalpa-style ritual discipline—arcana (formal worship) done correctly—while stressing the ethical foundation (vinaya) that should accompany any rite.