Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23
Dhvaja-Dhāraṇa Mahātmyam: Sumati–Satyamatī, Humility, and Deliverance by Hari’s Messengers
ऋषिरुवाच । गजन्यदुक्तं भवता तत्सर्वं त्वत्कुलोचितम् । विनयावनतः सर्वो बहुश्रेयो लभेदिह ॥ २३ ॥
ṛṣiruvāca | gajanyaduktaṃ bhavatā tatsarvaṃ tvatkulocitam | vinayāvanataḥ sarvo bahuśreyo labhediha || 23 ||
Vị hiền triết nói: “Hỡi Gajanya, mọi điều ngươi đã thưa đều xứng đáng với dòng dõi cao quý của ngươi. Quả thật, ai cúi mình trong khiêm hạ thì ngay trong đời này được lợi ích tâm linh lớn lao.”
Rishi (Ṛṣi)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that vinaya (humility) is itself a dharmic power: one who remains humble becomes eligible for śreyas—lasting spiritual welfare—here and now.
Bhakti is sustained by humility; bowing the ego makes a seeker receptive to instruction and grace, turning right speech and noble conduct into inner devotion.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is sadācāra—disciplined, humble conduct—as the foundation for any śāstric study or ritual practice.