Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 9

The Narration of the Brāhma Purāṇa’s Account

Brāhma Purāṇānukramaṇikā

Devanagari script

यस्मिञ् श्रुते श्रुतं सर्वं ज्ञातं कृते कृतम् ॥ ९ ॥

Transliteration

yasmiñ śrute śrutaṃ sarvaṃ jñātaṃ kṛte kṛtam || 9 ||

Translation

闻此法，则一切所当闻者皆如已闻；知此法，则一切所当知者皆如已知；成就此法，则诸事皆如已成就。

Word by Word

• यस्मिन्: in which (thing)
• यस्मिन्: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/Locative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः (Locative/7th), एकवचनम्; सर्वनाम-शब्दः

• श्रुते: when heard / in (its) hearing
• श्रुते: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्रु (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्तं भूतकर्मणि कृदन्तम् (past passive participle); नपुंसकलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• श्रुतम्: that which is heard; the heard (thing)
• श्रुतम्: कर्म (Karma/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्रु (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्तं भूतकर्मणि कृदन्तम्; नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• सर्वम्: all
• सर्वम्: विशेषण (Viśeṣaṇa/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• ज्ञातम्: (is) known
• ज्ञातम्: कर्म (Karma)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ज्ञा (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्तं भूतकर्मणि कृदन्तम् (PPP) प्रयुक्तं भावे/कर्मणि; नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचनम्

• कृते: when done / in (its) doing
• कृते: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृ (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्तं भूतकर्मणि कृदन्तम्; नपुंसकलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• कृतम्: that which is done; the done (thing)
• कृतम्: कर्म (Karma)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कृ (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्तं भूतकर्मणि कृदन्तम्; नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

Speaker

Narada (teaching in a summary/anukramanika style within the Purva Bhaga)

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 points to a single supreme principle or realization—so complete that hearing/knowing/attaining it fulfills the purpose of all other learning and practices, indicating the essence of scripture aimed at liberation.

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

In the Purāṇic context, such completeness is typically attributed to wholehearted absorption in the Supreme (commonly Vishnu/Nārāyaṇa): when devotion culminates in direct inner certainty, it is treated as the fulfillment of all scriptural hearing and religious effort.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It highlights the primacy of śravaṇa (disciplined listening/learning) and the goal-oriented use of knowledge—Vedāṅga skills like vyākaraṇa or kalpa support understanding and practice, but this verse stresses their culmination in the highest, all-fulfilling realization.