Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 7

The Account of the Lalitā Hymn, the Protective Armor

Kavaca), and the Thousand Names (Sahasranāma

Devanagari script

परतंत्राय भक्तानां भव्यानां भव्यरूपिणे । विवेकिनां विवेकाय विमर्शाय विमर्शिनाम् ॥ ७ ॥

Transliteration

parataṃtrāya bhaktānāṃ bhavyānāṃ bhavyarūpiṇe | vivekināṃ vivekāya vimarśāya vimarśinām || 7 ||

Translation

Поклон Тому, кто становится как бы зависимым от Своих бхакт; Тому, чья форма благоприятна для благих; Тому, кто есть различение для различающих; и Тому, кто есть созерцательное исследование для созерцающих.

Word by Word

• परतंत्राय: to the one dependent on others (i.e., on devotees)
• परतंत्राय: Sampradana (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: परतन्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन

• भक्तानाम्: of devotees
• भक्तानाम्: Shashthi-Sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भक्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन

• भव्यानाम्: of the noble/auspicious (devotees)
• भव्यानाम्: Shashthi-Sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भव्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन; भक्तानाम् इति विशेषणम्

• भव्यरूपिणे: to the one of auspicious form
• भव्यरूपिणे: Sampradana (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भव्य + रूपिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—भव्य-रूपिन् (तत्पुरुषः)

• विवेकिनाम्: of the discerning ones
• विवेकिनाम्: Shashthi-Sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विवेकिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन

• विवेकाय: for discernment
• विवेकाय: Sampradana (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विवेक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन

• विमर्शाय: for reflective inquiry
• विमर्शाय: Sampradana (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विमर्श (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी (4th/Dative), एकवचन

• विमर्शिनाम्: of those who reflect/inquire
• विमर्शिनाम्: Shashthi-Sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विमर्शिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu

FAQs

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

It praises Vishnu as uniquely “bound” by devotion—He willingly accepts dependence on His bhaktas—while also being the inner power of auspiciousness, discernment, and reflective wisdom that leads toward liberation.

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

Bhakti is shown as relational and transformative: the Lord responds to devotion so fully that He becomes “paratantra” (as if governed by the devotee’s love), making devotion a direct means to divine grace and protection.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The verse foregrounds inner disciplines rather than a specific Vedanga: viveka (discrimination) and vimarśa (reflective inquiry) function as practical tools for correct understanding of scripture, mantra, and dharma-oriented action.