Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 59
Jīva–Ātman Inquiry; Kṣetrajña Doctrine; Karma-based Varṇa; Four Āśramas and Sannyāsa Discipline
र्हिसानृतपरा लुब्धाः सर्वकर्मोपजीविनः । कृष्णाः शौचपारिभ्राष्टास्ते द्विजाः शूद्रतां गताः ॥ ५९ ॥
rhisānṛtaparā lubdhāḥ sarvakarmopajīvinaḥ | kṛṣṇāḥ śaucapāribhrāṣṭāste dvijāḥ śūdratāṃ gatāḥ || 59 ||
جو لوگ تشدد اور جھوٹ میں مبتلا، لالچی، ہر طرح کے کام سے روزی کمانے والے، کردار میں سیاہ اور طہارت سے گرے ہوئے ہوں—وہ دِوِج شُودر حالت میں گر جاتے ہیں۔
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa
FAQs
The verse teaches that spiritual identity is upheld by ācāra (right conduct): when a dvija abandons truth, non-violence, and purity, the inner qualification for higher dharma collapses, leading to a fall in spiritual standing.
Bhakti rests on sattvic living—truthfulness, compassion, and śauca. By warning against violence, deceit, and greed, the verse underscores the ethical foundation required for steady Vishnu-bhakti and liberation-oriented practice.
Śauca and ācāra relate directly to Kalpa (ritual discipline and dharma-practice): without purity and regulated livelihood, rites and vows lose efficacy, so practical dharma begins with disciplined conduct.