Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 55
Sṛṣṭi-varṇana, Bhārata-khaṇḍa-mahātmya, and Jagad-bhūgola
Creation, Glory of Bhārata, and World Geography
नारायणेति कृष्णेति वासुदेवेति यो वदेत् । अहिंसादिपरः शन्तः सोऽपि वन्द्यः सुरोत्तमैः ॥ ५५ ॥
nārāyaṇeti kṛṣṇeti vāsudeveti yo vadet | ahiṃsādiparaḥ śantaḥ so'pi vandyaḥ surottamaiḥ || 55 ||
“நாராயணன்”, “கிருஷ்ணன்”, “வாசுதேவன்” என்று நாமங்களை உச்சரித்து, அஹிம்சை முதலிய நற்குணங்களில் நிலைத்து அமைதியாய் இருப்பவன்—அவனும் உயர்ந்த தேவர்களால் வணங்கத்தக்கவன்।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
The verse elevates sincere nāma-japa of Vishnu’s names—Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva—when supported by ahimsa and tranquility, declaring such a devotee worthy of reverence even among the gods.
It frames Bhakti as both remembrance/utterance of the Lord’s names and ethical refinement: devotion is strengthened by virtues like non-violence and a calm mind, making the practitioner spiritually venerable.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is disciplined speech in nāma-japa and dharmic conduct (ahimsa) as supportive sādhana.