Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 82
Yuga-Dharma Framework, Kali-Yuga Diagnosis, and the Hari-Nāma Remedy
Transition to Vedānta Inquiry
गोधूमान्नयवान्नाढ्ये देशे यास्यंति दुःखिताः । निधाय हृद्यकर्मणि प्रेरयंति वचः शुभम् ॥ ८२ ॥
godhūmānnayavānnāḍhye deśe yāsyaṃti duḥkhitāḥ | nidhāya hṛdyakarmaṇi prerayaṃti vacaḥ śubham || 82 ||
துன்புற்றோர் கோதுமை உணவும் யவ உணவும் நிறைந்த நாட்டை நோக்கிச் செல்கின்றனர். இதயத்திற்கு இனிய நன்மை தரும் செயலில் மனத்தை நிலைநிறுத்தி, அவர்கள் மங்களமான ஊக்கவார்த்தைகளை உரைக்கின்றனர்॥
Narada (in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition; verse presented as Narada Purana narration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It links outer well-being (a land abundant in grain) with inner discipline: when one steadies the mind in heart-pleasing, beneficial conduct, one’s speech naturally becomes auspicious and uplifting—an essential dharmic marker.
Though not explicitly naming Vishnu-bhakti, it supports bhakti by emphasizing śubha-vākya and hṛdya-karma—pure intention and benevolent speech—which are foundational virtues for devotional life and harmonious satsanga.
Indirectly, it highlights disciplined speech (vāk-śuddhi), aligning with the spirit of Vyākaraṇa and Śikṣā—careful, correct, and beneficial expression—used to encourage others through auspicious words.