Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Gṛhastha-praveśa: Vivāha-bheda, Ācāra-śauca, Śrāddha-kāla, and Vaiṣṇava-lakṣaṇa
शिरोभ्यंगावशिष्टेन तैलेनांगं न लेपयेत् । तांबूलमशुचिं नाद्यात्तथा सुप्तं न बोधयेत् ॥ ३५ ॥
śirobhyaṃgāvaśiṣṭena tailenāṃgaṃ na lepayet | tāṃbūlamaśuciṃ nādyāttathā suptaṃ na bodhayet || 35 ||
سر کی مالش کے بعد بچا ہوا تیل بدن پر نہ ملے۔ ناپاکی کی حالت میں پان نہ کھائے؛ اور سوئے ہوئے کو نہ جگائے۔
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada the norms of sadācāra and śauca)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches śauca (purity) and sadācāra (right conduct): bodily hygiene, ritual cleanliness before consumption, and non-harmful behavior toward others—foundational disciplines that support dharma and worship.
Bhakti is strengthened by disciplined living: maintaining cleanliness and considerate conduct removes distractions and offenses, making one fit for pūjā, japa, and remembrance of the Lord with a sattvic mind.
It reflects Kalpa-style practical discipline—rules of conduct and purity that govern daily life and ritual readiness (what to consume, when, and in what state of cleanliness).