Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 56
The Exposition of Spiritual Knowledge
Jñāna-pradarśanam
एवं प्रबोधितस्तेन वेदमालिर्महामतिः । तथा ज्ञानरतो नित्यं ज्ञानलेशमवाप्तवान् ॥ ५६ ॥
evaṃ prabodhitastena vedamālirmahāmatiḥ | tathā jñānarato nityaṃ jñānaleśamavāptavān || 56 ||
Sa gayong pagtuturo sa kanya, si Vedamāli—ang dakila ang pag-iisip—ay naging laging nakatuon sa kaalaman; at sa paglipas ng panahon, nakamtan niya kahit isang bahagi, isang munting kislap ng tunay na pananaw espirituwal.
Narada (narrating the outcome of instruction within the dialogue tradition of Narada Purana)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights that genuine awakening begins with right instruction (upadeśa) and matures through steady commitment to jñāna, yielding even an initial “spark” of realization that can grow toward liberation.
While it speaks in the language of jñāna, it implies the devotional discipline of constancy—being “nityaṃ” engaged—showing that sustained inner dedication (a bhakti-like steadfastness) is essential for spiritual attainment.
The verse emphasizes the practice-side of learning—receiving instruction and maintaining continuous study/contemplation—rather than a specific Vedāṅga; it supports the disciplined pursuit that underlies śāstra-study (including Vyākaraṇa and other auxiliaries).