Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 21
Varṇāśrama-ācāra: Common Virtues, Varṇa Duties, and the Four Āśramas
ग्राह्ये द्र्व्ये च पारक्ये समबुद्धिर्भवेत्तथा । सर्वलोकहितं कृर्यान्मृदुवाक्यमुदीरयेत् ॥ २१ ॥
grāhye drvye ca pārakye samabuddhirbhavettathā | sarvalokahitaṃ kṛryānmṛduvākyamudīrayet || 21 ||
ஏற்கத்தக்க பொருளிலும் பிறருடைய சொத்திலும் சமநிலை மனத்துடன் இருக்க வேண்டும். எல்லா உலகங்களின் நலனுக்காகச் செயல்பட்டு, மென்மையான சொற்களைப் பேச வேண்டும்.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a dharma-instruction context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It defines inner dharma as impartiality and non-covetousness, expressed outwardly through actions that benefit all and speech that is gentle—purifying one’s mind and conduct.
Bhakti is stabilized by sattvic character: respecting others’ possessions, keeping equanimity, and speaking kindly. Such conduct reduces ego and harm, making the heart fit for devoted remembrance and service.
Primarily Vyākaraṇa-informed discipline of speech: choosing words carefully (mṛdu-vākya) as a practical application of refined language and ethical communication, though the verse is mainly a sadācāra (conduct) instruction.