Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 109
Prāyaścitta for Mahāpātakas and the Sin-destroying Power of Viṣṇu-smaraṇa
आशया व्यथते चैव मोक्षस्त्वत्यंतदुर्लभः । भक्त्या यजति यो विष्णुं महापातकवानपि ॥ १०९ ॥
āśayā vyathate caiva mokṣastvatyaṃtadurlabhaḥ | bhaktyā yajati yo viṣṇuṃ mahāpātakavānapi || 109 ||
آرزو انسان کو یقیناً بے چین کرتی ہے اور موکش نہایت دشوار ہے؛ پھر بھی جو بھکتی سے وِشنو کی عبادت کرتا ہے، وہ بڑے گناہوں والا بھی ہو تو بھی بھلائی پاتا ہے۔
Narada (teaching in the Narada Purana dialogue tradition; devotional instruction aligned with Narada’s bhakti emphasis)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It contrasts the difficulty of mokṣa with the transformative power of Viṣṇu-bhakti, implying that devotion can purify even severe sinfulness and turn the aspirant toward liberation.
Bhakti is presented as an effective, grace-oriented means: worship of Viṣṇu done with devotion is emphasized over one’s prior moral burden, highlighting devotion as a purifier and liberator.
No specific Vedāṅga technique is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is sādhana-focused—regular devotional worship (yajana/arcana) of Viṣṇu as a discipline for inner purification.