Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 72
Mantraśodhana, Dīkṣā-krama, Guru-Pādukā, Ajapā-Haṃsa, and Ṣaṭcakra-Kuṇḍalinī Sādhana
तत्रस्थामृतसंमग्नीकृत्यात्मानं विभावयेत् । तत्प्रभापटलव्याप्तैविमलं चिन्मयं परम् ॥ ७२ ॥
tatrasthāmṛtasaṃmagnīkṛtyātmānaṃ vibhāvayet | tatprabhāpaṭalavyāptaivimalaṃ cinmayaṃ param || 72 ||
அங்கே நிலைத்து, ஆத்மாவை அமிர்த ஆனந்தத்தில் மூழ்கியதாகக் கருதி தியானிக்க வேண்டும். அந்த பரம ஒளியின் திரை முழுதும் பரவி, மாசற்ற சின்மய பரத்தத்துவத்தை உணர்வான்।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It instructs a direct contemplative method: visualize the Self immersed in amṛta (immortal bliss) and recognize the pure, supreme consciousness (cinmaya param) revealed by the pervading radiance of Brahman.
Though primarily jñāna-dhyāna in tone, it supports bhakti by focusing the mind on “That” (tat)—the Supreme—whose radiance pervades everything; sustained loving absorption naturally matures into one-pointed devotion and inner surrender.
It emphasizes applied dhyāna-yoga as a disciplined mental practice—using precise visualization (vibhāvayet) and steady placement of attention (tatra)—a practical method often paired with mantra and correct recitation taught alongside Vedanga-oriented instruction.