Shloka 9

Vyasa

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Devanagari script

चतुर्थांशेन वत्सः स्याद् गृहवित्तानुसारतः । प्रभुः प्रथमकल्पस्य योऽनुकल्पेन वर्तयेत् ॥ ९ ॥

Transliteration

caturthāṃśena vatsaḥ syād gṛhavittānusārataḥ | prabhuḥ prathamakalpasya yo'nukalpena vartayet || 9 ||

Translation

Hỡi con yêu, phần thích đáng nên là một phần tư, tùy theo tài lực trong gia thất. Người được xem là bậc chủ trì chân chính của pháp nghi chính yếu là người hành trì theo đúng nghi thức phụ trợ của nó.

Word by Word

चतुर्थांशेनwith a fourth part

वत्सःthe calf

स्यात्should be

गृहवित्तानुसारतःaccording to one’s household wealth

प्रभुःthe capable person / patron

प्रथमकल्पस्यof the first procedure

यःwho

अनुकल्पेनby a secondary/alternative procedure

वर्तयेत्should perform/carry out

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

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

It teaches dharmic balance: ritual duty (the prescribed share) should be performed sincerely but scaled to one’s actual means, preserving both righteousness and household stability.

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

By implying that devotion is expressed through orderly practice—following the main injunction with its proper supporting steps—without ostentation; sincere, proportionate observance supports steady bhakti.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Kalpa (a Vedanga) is implied: it distinguishes the primary ritual rule (kalpa) and its subsidiary procedure (anukalpa), emphasizing correct method and proportional application.