Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 19
The Greatness of Viṣṇu
Viṣṇor Māhātmya
संपादनेन वर्त्तीनां तैल संपादनेन च । संयुक्तोऽसि सदा भद्र यद्विष्णोर्गृहमार्जने ॥ १९ ॥
saṃpādanena varttīnāṃ taila saṃpādanena ca | saṃyukto'si sadā bhadra yadviṣṇorgṛhamārjane || 19 ||
O mabuting tao, lagi kang abala sa paghahanda ng mitsa at sa pagkuha ng langis, at sa paglilinis ng tahanan ni Panginoong Viṣṇu.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that humble, practical service—like preparing wicks, arranging oil for lamps, and keeping Viṣṇu’s abode clean—is itself a direct form of bhakti and a meritorious devotional discipline.
Bhakti is shown as consistent seva rather than mere speech: sustaining the temple-lamp (dīpa) and maintaining purity through cleaning are everyday acts that cultivate remembrance of Viṣṇu and steady devotion.
Ritual discipline (kalpa-oriented temple practice) is implied: correct upkeep of dīpa (lamp service) and śauca (cleanliness) as part of regular pūjā procedures, a key practical takeaway for Narada Purana rituals.