Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 45
Dhvajāropaṇa and Dhvajāgopaṇa: Procedure, Stotra, and Phala (Merit) of Raising Viṣṇu’s Flag
आरोपितं ध्वजं दृष्ट्वा येऽभिनन्दन्ति धार्मिकाः । तेऽपि सर्वे प्रमुच्यन्ते महापातककोटिभिः ॥ ४५ ॥
āropitaṃ dhvajaṃ dṛṣṭvā ye'bhinandanti dhārmikāḥ | te'pi sarve pramucyante mahāpātakakoṭibhiḥ || 45 ||
جو نیک لوگ بلند کی گئی دھوجا کو دیکھ کر خوشی سے اس کی تحسین کرتے ہیں، وہ بھی کروڑوں مہاپاتک گناہوں سے پوری طرح رہائی پاتے ہیں۔
Narada (teaching in a dharma-mahātmya context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that even a small, sincere devotional response—seeing a consecrated flag and rejoicing—can generate immense punya and weaken the burden of even major sins.
Bhakti is shown as accessible: not only elaborate rites, but also heartfelt appreciation of sacred emblems (like a dhvaja associated with worship) becomes a liberating act when aligned with dharma.
This verse primarily emphasizes ritual culture (dharma/ācāra) rather than a specific Vedanga; it highlights the principle of darśana and anumodana—gaining merit through reverent witnessing and approving sacred observances.