Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 15
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Viṣṇor Māhātmya
वीतिहोत्र इति ख्यातो ह्यासीत्तस्य पुरोहितः । जयध्वजस्य चरितं दृष्ट्वा विस्मयमागतः ॥ १५ ॥
vītihotra iti khyāto hyāsīttasya purohitaḥ | jayadhvajasya caritaṃ dṛṣṭvā vismayamāgataḥ || 15 ||
वीतिहोत्र इति ख्यातो ह्यासीत्तस्य पुरोहितः । जयध्वजस्य चरितं दृष्ट्वा विस्मयमागतः ॥
Narada (narrative voice, recounting the episode)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights how even a learned purohita—an authority in Vedic rites and dharma—can be moved to awe by extraordinary righteous conduct, implying that lived dharma can surpass mere formal learning.
Though Bhakti is not named directly here, the verse sets a narrative tone: exemplary deeds that align with dharma often arise from inner devotion and reverence, inspiring even religious experts to recognize spiritual greatness.
The mention of a purohita points to applied Vedanga expertise—especially Kalpa (ritual procedure) and Vyakarana (correct recitation/usage)—since a royal priest preserves dharmic order through rites, counsel, and scriptural correctness.