Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 15
Nārada’s Hymn to Viṣṇu
Nāradasya Viṣṇu-stavaḥ
कृतक्रियेषु मुनिषु गङ्गातीरे मनोरमे । चकार नारदः प्रश्नं नानाख्यानकथान्तरे ॥ १५ ॥
kṛtakriyeṣu muniṣu gaṅgātīre manorame | cakāra nāradaḥ praśnaṃ nānākhyānakathāntare || 15 ||
Nang matapos ng mga muni ang kanilang mga ritwal sa marikit na pampang ng Gaṅgā, si Nārada ay nagbangon ng isang tanong sa gitna ng iba’t ibang salaysay at kuwento.
Suta (narrator)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It establishes the sacred context—completed rites at a tīrtha (Gaṅgā)—as the proper setting for inquiry, showing that Purāṇic wisdom is transmitted through respectful questions in holy assembly.
Indirectly, it models bhakti-culture: after ritual purity and satsanga at a sacred place, Nārada initiates the teaching through a sincere question—an essential step for receiving devotion-centered instruction that follows.
The verse points to kriyā (ritual procedure) being completed—reflecting Kalpa (ritual discipline) in practice—before entering doctrinal discussion, a common Purāṇic and Vedic pedagogical order.