Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 80
Graha–Ketu–Utpāta Lakṣaṇas: Solar/Lunar Omens, Comets, Eclipses, and Calendar Rules
वरणधातुरर्केन्दू तुदते सर्वपर्वणि । विक्षेपावनतेर्वंगाद्रा हुर्दूरगतस्तयोः ॥ ८० ॥
varaṇadhāturarkendū tudate sarvaparvaṇi | vikṣepāvanatervaṃgādrā hurdūragatastayoḥ || 80 ||
’وَرَṇ‘ دھاتو ’اَرک‘ اور ’اِندو‘ کے مرکبات کو ہر جوڑ پر ضرب دیتی ہے؛ اور ’وِکشےپ‘ اور ’اَوَنَتی‘ کے سبب کہا گیا ہے کہ ’وَنگا‘ اور ’اَدرا‘ ان دونوں سے دور ہو جاتے ہیں۔
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada within Moksha-Dharma context, using technical illustration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
Even in a Moksha-Dharma setting, the text uses technical examples to show that precise knowledge (including Vedanga-style reasoning) can support clarity of understanding—removing confusion and aiding discernment on the path to liberation.
Indirectly: by emphasizing disciplined understanding and correct comprehension, it supports steadiness of mind—an aid to sustained Vishnu-bhakti, where clarity and focus prevent distraction.
Vyakarana-like technical operations are referenced (e.g., ‘dhātu’ usage and processes like vikṣepa and avanati), indicating the Purana’s engagement with linguistic/technical sciences alongside dharma and moksha teachings.