Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 2
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
वदादितेर्महासत्त्वं विशेषाश्चर्यकारणम् । परोपदेशनिरताः सज्जना हि मुनीश्वराः ॥ २ ॥
vadāditermahāsattvaṃ viśeṣāścaryakāraṇam | paropadeśaniratāḥ sajjanā hi munīśvarāḥ || 2 ||
अदितेर्महासत्त्वं वद, यद्विशेषादाश्चर्यकारणम्। परोपदेशनिरताः सज्जना मुनीश्वराः सदा भवन्ति।
Narada (in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It praises “mahā-sattva” (exalted virtue) as truly wondrous, especially as seen in saintly persons whose hallmark is compassionate guidance—uplifting others through dharmic instruction.
While not naming a deity here, it highlights a key bhakti-supporting principle: saints and great sages actively teach others, which fosters śraddhā (faith), sādhusaṅga (holy association), and steady practice through right counsel.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is the dharmic discipline of “paropadeśa”—responsible, beneficial instruction as a duty of the wise.