Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 16
Mantraśodhana, Dīkṣā-krama, Guru-Pādukā, Ajapā-Haṃsa, and Ṣaṭcakra-Kuṇḍalinī Sādhana
तत्सुसिद्धः कलत्रघ्नः साधकघ्नोरेऽप्यरिः स्मृतः । अन्येऽप्यत्र प्रकारा हि संति वै बहवो मुने ॥ १६ ॥
tatsusiddhaḥ kalatraghnaḥ sādhakaghnore'pyariḥ smṛtaḥ | anye'pyatra prakārā hi saṃti vai bahavo mune || 16 ||
ఆ వినియోగము పూర్తిగా సిద్ధమని చెప్పబడింది; అది భార్యను నశింపజేసేది, సాధకునికీ శత్రువుగా స్మృతమైంది. ఓ మునీ, ఇక్కడ ఇలాంటి మరెన్నో విధాలు నిజంగా ఉన్నాయి.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
It cautions that certain adverse configurations can become “enemy-like,” harming both household stability (spouse) and the seeker’s own practice, urging discernment and careful application of sacred sciences.
Indirectly: it reminds a devotee that obstacles can arise even for a sādhaka, so steadiness in dharma and reliance on higher refuge (such as Vishnu-bhakti in the broader Purana) is essential when facing adversity.
Jyotiṣa-style technical classification: identifying harmful “enemy” conditions and recognizing that multiple subtypes exist, implying the need for precise diagnosis before choosing any ritual or remedial measure.