Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 17
Chandas: Varṇa-gaṇas, Guru-Laghu, Vṛtta-bheda, and Prastāra Procedures
कृत्वा सेकान्वदैत्संख्यामिति प्राहुः पुराविदः । वर्णान्सेकान्वृत्तभवानुत्तराधरतः स्थितान् ॥ १७ ॥
kṛtvā sekānvadaitsaṃkhyāmiti prāhuḥ purāvidaḥ | varṇānsekānvṛttabhavānuttarādharataḥ sthitān || 17 ||
सेकान् कृत्वा तेषां संख्याम् उदाहरेदिति पुराविदो मुनयः प्राहुः। एते वर्णसेकाः उत्तरोत्तरं क्रमशः उच्चादधः यथास्थानं विन्यस्ताः॥१७॥
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical/śāstra mode)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights that precise śāstric order—especially in sound/letter discipline—supports correct recitation and transmission of Vedic knowledge, which is treated as a foundation for dharma and higher realization.
Indirectly: bhakti practices rely on accurate mantra and nāma-recitation; this verse emphasizes orderly, authoritative handling of sounds and their grouping so devotional chanting remains faithful to tradition.
Śikṣā (phonetics) and allied Vyākaraṇa-style classification: arranging letter-groups and stating their counts in a defined descending order for correct study and recitation.