Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 6
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
शिवपूजारतो वाऽपि विष्णुपूजापरोऽपि वा । यत्र तिष्टति तत्रैव लक्ष्मीः सर्वाश्च देवताः ॥ ६ ॥
śivapūjārato vā'pi viṣṇupūjāparo'pi vā | yatra tiṣṭati tatraiva lakṣmīḥ sarvāśca devatāḥ || 6 ||
Dù người ấy chuyên tâm thờ phụng Śiva hay một lòng phụng thờ Viṣṇu—hễ nơi nào người sùng kính ấy cư trú, nơi đó chính là chỗ Lakṣmī và chư thiên đều ngự.
Narada (teaching in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
The verse teaches that sincere devotion (bhakti) sanctifies the devotee’s dwelling: divine auspiciousness (Lakṣmī) and the supportive presence of all devas are said to abide where true worship of Śiva or Viṣṇu is established.
It emphasizes devotion over sectarian division: worship of either Śiva or Viṣṇu, when done with dedication, brings divine proximity and blessings—indicating bhakti as an inclusive and effective path.
The practical takeaway is ritual application (kalpa-oriented practice): regular pūjā and disciplined worship are presented as the actionable means, rather than technical Vedāṅga topics like vyākaraṇa or jyotiṣa.