Markandeya Purana — Adhyaya 23, Shloka 105
Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
तमुत्थाप्य बलाद्गाढं नागेन्द्रः परिषस्वजे ।
मूर्ध्नि चैनमुपाघ्राय चिरं जीवेत्युवाच सः ॥
tam utthāpya balād gāḍhaṃ nāgendraḥ pariṣasvaje | mūrdhni cainam upāghrāya ciraṃ jīveti uvāca saḥ ||
那伽因陀罗用力将他扶起，紧紧拥抱；又在其顶髻处嗅吻，言曰：“愿汝寿命绵长。”
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FAQs
Dharma is not only rule but also relationship: acceptance, affection, and blessing from elders stabilize the moral life of the younger generation.
Ākhyāna within vaṃśānucarita—domestic/royal conduct embedded in genealogical narrative.
The head-smelling gesture marks transmission of prāṇa-like goodwill and legitimacy; it is a seal of belonging and auspicious continuity.