Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 67
Yuga-Dharma Framework, Kali-Yuga Diagnosis, and the Hari-Nāma Remedy
Transition to Vedānta Inquiry
तत्रैव निंदानिरता वृथाविश्रंभिणो जनाः । निदां कुर्वंति सततं पितृमातृसुतेषु च ॥ ६७ ॥
tatraiva niṃdāniratā vṛthāviśraṃbhiṇo janāḥ | nidāṃ kurvaṃti satataṃ pitṛmātṛsuteṣu ca || 67 ||
అక్కడే జనులు నిందలో మునిగి, విచక్షణలేక వ్యర్థంగా విశ్వసిస్తారు. తండ్రి, తల్లి, సంతానాలపైనా నిత్యం అపవాదం చేస్తారు॥
Narada (teaching in a dharma-upadesha context; commonly framed as instruction within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
The verse warns that habitual slander corrupts the mind and breaks dharmic bonds; purity of speech is treated as a foundational discipline for inner clarity and spiritual progress.
Bhakti requires śuddha-vāk (pure speech) and goodwill; constant criticism—especially toward one’s own family—creates agitation and offense, which obstructs steady remembrance of the Lord.
It aligns with Śikṣā and Vyākaraṇa in practice: disciplined speech (proper use of words) and mindful expression, emphasizing that language should be used for truth and welfare rather than nindā.