Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 64

Dīkṣā, Mantra-Types, Mantra-Doṣas, and Qualifications of Ācārya–Śiṣya

Devanagari script

पारंपर्यक्रमप्राप्तो नित्यानुष्टानतत्परः । गुर्वनुज्ञारतः श्रीमानभिषेकसमन्वितः ॥ ६४ ॥

Transliteration

pāraṃparyakramaprāpto nityānuṣṭānatatparaḥ | gurvanujñārataḥ śrīmānabhiṣekasamanvitaḥ || 64 ||

Translation

ผู้ที่ได้รับ (การอุปสมบท/ความรู้) ตามลำดับสายสืบทอด ตั้งมั่นในกิจวัตรประจำวัน ประพฤติตามอนุญาตของครู และมีศรีอันเป็นมงคล—ย่อมได้รับการสถาปนาด้วยพิธีอภิษेकอย่างถูกต้อง.

Word by Word

• पारम्पर्य-क्रम-प्राप्तः: one who has obtained (it) through the traditional succession
• पारम्पर्य-क्रम-प्राप्तः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पारम्पर्य-क्रम-प्राप्त (प्रातिपदिक; ‘प्राप्त’ = कृदन्त from प्र-आप्)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (पारम्पर्यस्य क्रमः तेन प्राप्तः); ‘प्राप्त’ = क्त-प्रत्यय (past participle)

• नित्य-अनुष्ठान-तत्परः: devoted to daily practice
• नित्य-अनुष्ठान-तत्परः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नित्य-अनुष्ठान-तत्पर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (नित्ये अनुष्ठाने तत्परः)

• गुरु-अनुज्ञा-रतः: acting with the guru’s permission
• गुरु-अनुज्ञा-रतः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: गुरु-अनुज्ञा-रत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (गुरोः अनुज्ञायां रतः / गुरु-अनुज्ञया रतः)

• श्रीमान्: prosperous/illustrious
• श्रीमान्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्रीमत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; मतुप्-प्रत्यय (possessive)

• अभिषेक-समन्वितः: endowed with consecration (abhiṣeka)
• अभिषेक-समन्वितः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अभिषेक-समन्वित (प्रातिपदिक; ‘समन्वित’ = कृदन्त from सम्-अन्-वि/सम्-इ)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (अभिषेकेन समन्वितः = endowed with consecration)

Speaker

Narada (teaching within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue context)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It defines a qualified practitioner as one established in authentic paramparā, steady in nitya-anuṣṭhāna (daily duties), and guided by the guru—only then being fit for consecration (abhiṣeka) and higher sacred responsibilities.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By emphasizing humility and obedience to the guru, regular sacred practice, and orderly tradition, it frames bhakti not as impulse but as disciplined devotion supported by proper initiation and sanctification.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It highlights the applied side of Vedic discipline: correct procedure (krama), daily ritual performance (anuṣṭhāna), and authorized instruction—key to maintaining ritual accuracy associated with Vedanga-based practice.