Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 15
Anūcāna (True Learning), the Vedāṅgas, and Śikṣā: Svara, Sāmavedic Chant, and Gandharva Theory
स्वरः प्रधानः शिक्षायां कीर्त्तितो मुनिभिर्दिजैः । वेदानां वेदविद्भिस्तु तच्छृणुष्व वदामि ते ॥ १५ ॥
svaraḥ pradhānaḥ śikṣāyāṃ kīrttito munibhirdijaiḥ | vedānāṃ vedavidbhistu tacchṛṇuṣva vadāmi te || 15 ||
شِکشا شاستر میں ‘سور’ یعنی لہجے کا اتار چڑھاؤ، منیوں اور دِوِج علما کے نزدیک سب سے اہم کہا گیا ہے۔ پس وید وِدوں نے ویدوں کے بارے میں جو کہا ہے، وہ سنو—میں تمہیں بتاتا ہوں۔
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a Vedanga/Śikṣā context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes that spiritual efficacy and fidelity of Vedic mantras depend on correct tonal accent (svara); Śikṣā safeguards the mantra so its intended meaning and ritual/spiritual power are preserved.
While not directly preaching bhakti, it supports devotional practice by insisting that sacred sound be honored through proper chanting—disciplined recitation becomes a form of reverence that strengthens worship and mantra-based devotion.
Śikṣā Vedāṅga—specifically the rule that svara (udātta/anudātta/svarita accents) is primary in Vedic recitation, guiding how mantras must be voiced for accurate transmission and ritual correctness.