Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 20

Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola

Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography

Devanagari script

तस्मात्परतरं यत्तदव्ययं परमं पदम् ॥ २० ॥

Transliteration

tasmātparataraṃ yattadavyayaṃ paramaṃ padam || 20 ||

Translation

ஆகவே அதற்கும் அப்பால் இருப்பது அதுவே—அழிவிலா பரமப் பதம், உன்னதத் தாமம்.

Word by Word

• tasmāt: than that
• tasmāt: Apadana (Comparison)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम)
• Form: Masculine/Neuter, Ablative (5th/पञ्चमी), Singular

• parataram: higher/superior
• parataram: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: paratara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• yat: which
• yat: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yad (सर्वनाम)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• tat: that
• tat: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• avyayam: imperishable/unchanging
• avyayam: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: avyaya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• paramam: supreme
• paramam: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: parama (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• padam: state/abode
• padam: Vidheya (Predicate/विधेय)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pada (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

Speaker

Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It points to the final transcendental goal—an imperishable “supreme state/abode” beyond all lesser attainments—identifying moksha as the highest end.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By naming the “supreme abode” as the ultimate aim, it frames devotion as goal-directed—bhakti is valued because it leads the seeker beyond transient results to the imperishable highest reality.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Shiksha, or Jyotisha) is taught in this line; the takeaway is philosophical prioritization: all disciplines are subordinate to realizing the imperishable supreme goal.