Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 60
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
मातापित्रोश्च शुश्रूषुर्गुरुभक्तोऽतिथिप्रियः । हितकृद्बाह्यणानां यः स मां वहति सर्वदा ॥ ६० ॥
mātāpitrośca śuśrūṣurgurubhakto'tithipriyaḥ | hitakṛdbāhyaṇānāṃ yaḥ sa māṃ vahati sarvadā || 60 ||
यो मातापित्रोः शुश्रूषुः, गुरुभक्तः, अतिथिप्रियः, ब्राह्मणानां हितकृच्च—स मां सर्वदा वहति॥
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada on dharma and the traits of a true devotee)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It defines devotion as lived dharma: serving parents, honoring the guru, welcoming guests, and protecting the welfare of brāhmaṇas—conduct that upholds the Lord’s presence and order in the world.
Bhakti is shown as seva (service) expressed through relationships and sacred duties—guru-bhakti, atithi-satkara, and care for dharmic custodians (brāhmaṇas)—not merely as emotion or ritual alone.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught here; the practical takeaway is dharma-sādhanā—daily conduct (ācāra) such as atithi-dharma and guru-sevā that supports Vedic life.