Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 75
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कलेवरं वा तद्भस्म तद्धूमं वापि सत्तम । यदि पश्यति पुण्यात्मा स प्रयाति परां गतिम् ॥ ७५ ॥
kalevaraṃ vā tadbhasma taddhūmaṃ vāpi sattama | yadi paśyati puṇyātmā sa prayāti parāṃ gatim || 75 ||
सत्तम, तद् देहं वा तद्भस्म वा तद्धूममपि यदि पुण्यात्मा पश्यति, स परां गतिं परं पदं च प्राप्नोति॥
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that even momentary contact through sight (darśana) with a sanctified remnant—body, ashes, or smoke—can confer great spiritual merit, culminating in attainment of the highest state.
By emphasizing the power of reverent perception and association, it aligns with bhakti principles where sincere regard for sacred realities—even indirect signs—purifies the heart and supports progress toward the supreme goal.
It implicitly relates to ritual practice (kalpa/antyeṣṭi context): the handling and significance of bodily remains (ashes, smoke) in dharmic rites, stressing that even witnessing such ritually meaningful elements is considered spiritually potent.