Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 28
Yajñamālī–Sumālī Upākhyāna: Merit-Transfer through Temple Plastering (Lepa) and the Redemption of a Sinner
यज्ञमालीदयायुक्तो विष्णुदूतान्समीपगान् । कोऽयं भटैर्बाध्यमानं इत्यपृच्छत्कृतांजलिः ॥ २८ ॥
yajñamālīdayāyukto viṣṇudūtānsamīpagān | ko'yaṃ bhaṭairbādhyamānaṃ ityapṛcchatkṛtāṃjaliḥ || 28 ||
Yajñamālī khởi lòng từ mẫn, đến gần các sứ giả của Viṣṇu; chắp tay cung kính mà hỏi: “Người này là ai, sao lại bị bọn lính ấy quấy nhiễu, hành hạ như vậy?”
Narrator (Purana narration describing Yajñamālī’s action)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights reverence toward divine agents (Viṣṇudūtas) and shows compassion (dayā) as a dharmic impulse that prompts inquiry and protection of the distressed.
By depicting respectful approach (kṛtāñjali) to Viṣṇu’s messengers, it reinforces Vaiṣṇava bhakti as humility, faith in divine protection, and concern for others.
No specific Vedāṅga is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharma-nīti—proper conduct: approaching spiritual authority with humility and asking clear questions to understand a situation.