Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 2
Nārada’s Hymn to Viṣṇu
Nāradasya Viṣṇu-stavaḥ
कस्मिन् स्थाने स्थितौ सूत तावुभौ ब्रह्मवादिनौ । हरिगीतसमुद्गाने चक्रतुस्तद्वदस्व नः ॥ २ ॥
kasmin sthāne sthitau sūta tāvubhau brahmavādinau | harigītasamudgāne cakratustadvadasva naḥ || 2 ||
कस्मिन् स्थाने स्थितौ सूत तावुभौ ब्रह्मवादिनौ? हरिगीतसमुद्गाने कुत्र चक्रतुः? तद्वदस्व नः।
Suta (addressed by the inquirers; question spoken by the sages present at the narration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes that bhakti begins in a sanctified context—satsanga and a proper sacred setting—by asking where the Brahmavādin sages were seated when Hari’s praises were sung, highlighting the importance of place, company, and reverent inquiry.
Bhakti is shown as śravaṇa–kīrtana oriented: the listeners inquire about the origin and circumstances of Hari-gīta (devotional singing), indicating that devotion grows through attentive questioning and participation in Hari’s praise within a gathered assembly.
Indirectly, it reflects the Vedāṅga concern for proper performance context—especially aspects akin to Śikṣā (correct recitation/chanting) and Kalpa (appropriate ritual setting)—since the verse asks about the precise place and manner of commencing devotional chant.