Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 43

The Exposition of the Krishna Mantra (Kṛṣṇa-mantra-prakāśa): Nyāsa, Dhyāna, Worship, Yantra, and Prayoga

Devanagari script

मरालपरभृत्कीरकपोतनिकरैर्मुहुः । मुखरीकृतमानृत्यन्मायूरकुलमंजुलम् ॥ ४३ ॥

Transliteration

marālaparabhṛtkīrakapotanikarairmuhuḥ | mukharīkṛtamānṛtyanmāyūrakulamaṃjulam || 43 ||

Translation

ہنسوں، کوئلوں، طوطوں اور کبوتروں کے غول بار بار اسے گونجدار کرتے؛ اور ناچتے موروں کے دلکش جھنڈ اپنی آوازوں سے اسے اور بھی دلآویز بنا دیتے۔

Word by Word

• marāla-parabhṛt-kīra-kapota-nikaraiḥ: with flocks of swans, cuckoos, parrots, and pigeons
• marāla-parabhṛt-kīra-kapota-nikaraiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: marāla (प्रातिपदिक) + parabhṛt (प्रातिपदिक) + kīra (प्रातिपदिक) + kapota (प्रातिपदिक) + nikara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समाहार/तत्पुरुषसमासः: ‘मरालादीनां निकरैः’ (with flocks of swans, cuckoos, parrots, pigeons); पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया बहुवचन

• muhuḥ: repeatedly
• muhuḥ: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: muhuḥ (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय, कालवाचक क्रियाविशेषण; adverb ‘again and again’

• mukharī-kṛta: made resonant/noisy
• mukharī-kṛta: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mukharin (प्रातिपदिक) + kṛ (धातु)
• Form: तत्पुरुषसमासः: ‘मुखरीकृत’ (कृ-धातोः क्त; ‘made noisy/resonant’); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (समासाङ्ग)

• ānṛtyan: dancing
• ānṛtyan: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ā-nṛt (धातु)
• Form: वर्तमानकृदन्त (शतृ), समासपूर्वपदत्वेन; ‘dancing’

• māyūra-kula-maṃjulam: charming with a flock of peacocks
• māyūra-kula-maṃjulam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: māyūra (प्रातिपदिक) + kula (प्रातिपदिक) + maṃjula (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुषसमासः: ‘मायूरकुलं’ (flock of peacocks) + ‘मंजुल’ (charming); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया एकवचन

Speaker

Narada (in narration within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framework)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

The verse marks an auspicious, sattva-enhancing setting—natural harmony and sacred sound (birds, peacocks) function as signs of a conducive place for study, recitation, and dharmic practice.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

While not directly preaching bhakti, it supports bhakti indirectly by portraying a devotional atmosphere where sound, beauty, and serenity naturally steady the mind for nāma-smaraṇa and śravaṇa.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It most closely aligns with Śikṣā (phonetics/sound) in spirit: emphasis on resonant sound and an ideal acoustic environment suited to correct recitation and disciplined listening.