Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 93
Jīva–Ātman Inquiry; Kṣetrajña Doctrine; Karma-based Varṇa; Four Āśramas and Sannyāsa Discipline
तस्माद्भूमौ न तु महात्मभिरंजयति गृहीतो न त्वेष तावद्विशिष्टो गुणविशेष इति ॥ ९३ ॥
tasmādbhūmau na tu mahātmabhiraṃjayati gṛhīto na tveṣa tāvadviśiṣṭo guṇaviśeṣa iti || 93 ||
ฉะนั้น มหาตมะทั้งหลายมิได้เจิมยกย่องเขาเพียงเพราะได้ครอบครองแผ่นดิน เพราะสิ่งนี้เองมิใช่คุณวิเศษอันโดดเด่น
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada on Moksha-Dharma)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches that spiritual nobility is measured by inner virtues (guṇas) and detachment, not by external possessions like land; honoring someone for property alone is considered misguided.
Bhakti emphasizes humility and surrender; this verse aligns with that by rejecting pride in ownership and pointing toward qualities that support devotion—simplicity, non-attachment, and genuine merit.
No specific Vedanga technique is taught in this line; the practical takeaway is dharmic discernment—evaluating a person by conduct and virtues rather than by social or economic status.