Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 19
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Viṣṇor Māhātmya
संपादनेन वर्त्तीनां तैल संपादनेन च । संयुक्तोऽसि सदा भद्र यद्विष्णोर्गृहमार्जने ॥ १९ ॥
saṃpādanena varttīnāṃ taila saṃpādanena ca | saṃyukto'si sadā bhadra yadviṣṇorgṛhamārjane || 19 ||
ஓ நல்வனே, நீ எப்போதும் திரி தயாரிப்பதிலும், எண்ணெய் சேர்ப்பதிலும், மேலும் திருமால் (விஷ்ணு) இல்லம் (ஆலயம்) தூய்மைப்படுத்துவதிலும் ஈடுபட்டிருக்கிறாய்.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that humble, practical service—like preparing wicks, arranging oil for lamps, and keeping Viṣṇu’s abode clean—is itself a direct form of bhakti and a meritorious devotional discipline.
Bhakti is shown as consistent seva rather than mere speech: sustaining the temple-lamp (dīpa) and maintaining purity through cleaning are everyday acts that cultivate remembrance of Viṣṇu and steady devotion.
Ritual discipline (kalpa-oriented temple practice) is implied: correct upkeep of dīpa (lamp service) and śauca (cleanliness) as part of regular pūjā procedures, a key practical takeaway for Narada Purana rituals.