Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 94
Dakṣa’s Progeny, Nṛsiṃha–Varāha Avatāras, and Andhaka’s Defeat
Hari–Hara–Śakti Synthesis
स तेभ्यः प्रददावन्नं मृष्टं बहुतरं बुधः / सर्वे बुबुजिरे विप्रा निर्विशङ्केन चेतसा
sa tebhyaḥ pradadāvannaṃ mṛṣṭaṃ bahutaraṃ budhaḥ / sarve bubujire viprā nirviśaṅkena cetasā
ครั้นนั้นบัณฑิตผู้นั้นได้มอบอาหารอันปรุงดีและมากมายแก่พวกเขา เหล่าพราหมณ์มุนีทั้งปวงจึงฉันด้วยจิตไร้ความกังขา
Suta (narrator) describing the event within the Purva-bhaga narrative
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
Indirectly: it emphasizes inner purity and freedom from suspicion (nirviśaṅkatā) as a sattvic mental state supportive of dharma—an ethical foundation traditionally seen as conducive to Self-knowledge (ātma-jñāna).
No explicit yogic technique is taught; the verse highlights sattva-shuddhi through right conduct—hospitality and generous giving—which the Kurma Purana treats as preparatory disciplines that steady the mind for higher sadhana, including Shaiva-Vaishnava integrated yoga teachings elsewhere.
It does not directly mention Shiva–Vishnu unity; it supports the Purana’s broader synthesis by grounding spiritual life in shared dharmic virtues (dana, atithi-seva) that underpin both Shaiva and Vaishnava paths.