Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 59
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
पतिव्रताः परिप्राणाः पतिभक्तिपरायणाः । वहन्ति सततं देवि स्त्रियोऽपि त्यक्तप्रत्सराः ॥ ५९ ॥
pativratāḥ pariprāṇāḥ patibhaktiparāyaṇāḥ | vahanti satataṃ devi striyo'pi tyaktapratsarāḥ || 59 ||
ஹே தேவி, பெண்களும்—கணவனுக்கே நெறி கொண்ட பத்தினிகள், கணவனை உயிரெனக் கருதுவோர், கணவன்-பக்தியில் முழுமையாய் நிலைப்போர், குற்றம் காண்தலும் சண்டையும் விட்டு விட்டோர்—எப்போதும் தர்மத்தைத் தாங்குகின்றனர்।
Nārada
Vrata: pativrata (as a vrata/niyama)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents pativratā-dharma as a form of sustained dharmic power: inner discipline, loyalty, and restraint from hostility become a spiritual force that supports righteous order in daily life.
Bhakti here is shown as parāyaṇatā—single-pointed dedication—expressed through consistent service, fidelity, and self-control, treating one’s chosen duty as an offering rather than mere social obligation.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is sadācāra (ethical conduct) and vrata-like discipline—abandoning quarrelsome speech and maintaining harmony as a lived dharma.