Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 59
Jīva–Ātman Inquiry; Kṣetrajña Doctrine; Karma-based Varṇa; Four Āśramas and Sannyāsa Discipline
र्हिसानृतपरा लुब्धाः सर्वकर्मोपजीविनः । कृष्णाः शौचपारिभ्राष्टास्ते द्विजाः शूद्रतां गताः ॥ ५९ ॥
rhisānṛtaparā lubdhāḥ sarvakarmopajīvinaḥ | kṛṣṇāḥ śaucapāribhrāṣṭāste dvijāḥ śūdratāṃ gatāḥ || 59 ||
வன்முறையும் பொய்யும் சார்ந்தவர்களாய், பேராசையுடன், எந்த வேலையையும் செய்து வாழ்வோராகி, நடத்தையில் இருண்டு, தூய்மையிலிருந்து வழுவிய இருபிறப்பினர்—அவர்கள் சூத்ர நிலைக்கு வீழ்கிறார்கள்.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa
FAQs
The verse teaches that spiritual identity is upheld by ācāra (right conduct): when a dvija abandons truth, non-violence, and purity, the inner qualification for higher dharma collapses, leading to a fall in spiritual standing.
Bhakti rests on sattvic living—truthfulness, compassion, and śauca. By warning against violence, deceit, and greed, the verse underscores the ethical foundation required for steady Vishnu-bhakti and liberation-oriented practice.
Śauca and ācāra relate directly to Kalpa (ritual discipline and dharma-practice): without purity and regulated livelihood, rites and vows lose efficacy, so practical dharma begins with disciplined conduct.