Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 46
The Exposition of Spiritual Knowledge
Jñāna-pradarśanam
असूयां परनिन्दा च कदाचिदपि मा कुरु । दम्भाचारमहङ्कारं नैष्ठुर्यं च परित्यज ॥ ४६ ॥
asūyāṃ paranindā ca kadācidapi mā kuru | dambhācāramahaṅkāraṃ naiṣṭhuryaṃ ca parityaja || 46 ||
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Narada (teaching in the Narada Purana’s didactic discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
The verse teaches inner purification: envy, slander, hypocrisy, ego, and harsh speech obstruct sattva and devotion, so renouncing them makes the mind fit for dharma and spiritual realization.
Bhakti requires humility and a non-injuring disposition; avoiding criticism and ego protects loving remembrance of the Lord and prevents offenses that weaken devotional practice.
It primarily emphasizes dharmic self-regulation rather than a specific Vedanga; practically, it highlights disciplined speech and conduct—foundational supports for any mantra, ritual, or scriptural study.