Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 89
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā (Gaṅgā-māhātmya): Saudāsa/Kalmāṣapāda’s Curse and Release
एते हि गुरवः प्रोक्ताः पूज्या वन्द्यश्च सादरम् ॥ ८९ ॥
ete hi guravaḥ proktāḥ pūjyā vandyaśca sādaram || 89 ||
ఇవే గురువులని చెప్పబడినవి; వీరిని పూజించి, సాదరంగా భక్తితో వందనం చేయవలెను.
Narada (in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It establishes guru-reverence as a core element of dharma: recognizing authentic teachers and honoring them with worship and respectful salutations purifies conduct and supports spiritual progress.
By emphasizing sincere reverence (sādara) toward the guru, it frames bhakti as lived humility and service—devotion is strengthened when guidance is honored, not merely heard.
The verse primarily highlights sadācāra (proper conduct) rather than a specific Vedāṅga; its practical takeaway is disciplined etiquette—respectful salutation and worship of qualified teachers as a daily observance.