Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 19

Gaṅgā-māhātmya: Bāhu’s Envy, Defeat, Forest Exile, and Aurva’s Dharmic Consolation

Devanagari script

असूयाविष्टचित्तानां सदा निष्ठुरभाषिणाम् । प्रिया वा तनया वापि बान्धवा अप्यरातयः ॥ १९ ॥

Transliteration

asūyāviṣṭacittānāṃ sadā niṣṭhurabhāṣiṇām | priyā vā tanayā vāpi bāndhavā apyarātayaḥ || 19 ||

Translation

Sa mga taong ang isip ay sinaklot ng inggit at laging nagsasalita nang mabagsik, maging ang minamahal na asawa, ang anak, at pati sariling kamag-anak ay nagiging parang kaaway.

Word by Word

• असूया-आविष्ट-चित्तानाम्: of those whose minds are seized by envy
• असूया-आविष्ट-चित्तानाम्: सम्बन्ध (षष्ठी/Genitive relation)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: असूया (प्रातिपदिक) + आविष्ट (कृदन्त, √विश्/विश् धातु) + चित्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग-आश्रित विशेषण-समूहः; षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), बहुवचन; ‘...of those whose minds are possessed by envy’

• सदा: always
• सदा: क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सदा (अव्यय)
• Form: कालवाचक-अव्यय (adverb of time)

• निष्ठुर-भाषिणाम्: of harsh-speaking (people)
• निष्ठुर-भाषिणाम्: सम्बन्ध (षष्ठी/Genitive relation)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: निष्ठुर (प्रातिपदिक) + भाषिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), बहुवचन; ‘of harsh-speakers’

• प्रियाः: wives/beloved ones
• प्रियाः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रिय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), बहुवचन

• वा: or
• वा: समुच्चय/विकल्प (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: वा (अव्यय)
• Form: विकल्पार्थक-अव्यय (disjunctive particle ‘or’)

• तनयाः: daughters
• तनयाः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तनया (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), बहुवचन

• वा: or
• वा: समुच्चय/विकल्प (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: वा (अव्यय)
• Form: विकल्पार्थक-अव्यय (or)

• अपि: also/even
• अपि: सम्बन्धसूचक (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय/अप्यर्थक-अव्यय (also/even)

• बान्धवाः: relatives
• बान्धवाः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बान्धव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), बहुवचन

• अपि: even
• अपि: सम्बन्धसूचक (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय (also/even)

• अरातयः: enemies
• अरातयः: प्रथमा-सम्बन्ध (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अराति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), बहुवचन

Speaker

Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in dialogue)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

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

It teaches that inner impurities—especially envy (asūyā) and cruel speech—corrupt one’s relationships and isolate the soul, obstructing dharma and inner peace needed for spiritual progress.

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

Bhakti requires a softened heart and pure speech; envy and harsh words create hostility even at home, weakening compassion and humility that sustain steady devotion to Vishnu.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

While no specific Vedanga is named, the verse emphasizes disciplined vāṇī (speech) and mental restraint—practical foundations that support correct mantra-usage and ritual conduct (prayoga) in Vedic practice.