Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 61
Maṅgalācaraṇa, Naimiṣāraṇya-Sabhā, Sūta-Āhvāna, and Narada Purāṇa-Māhātmya
पुराणानि द्विजश्रेष्टाः साधयन्ति न मोहिताः । अनायासेन यः पुण्यानीच्छतीह द्विजोत्तमाः ॥ ६० ॥
purāṇāni dvijaśreṣṭāḥ sādhayanti na mohitāḥ | anāyāsena yaḥ puṇyānīcchatīha dvijottamāḥ || 60 ||
噢，最胜的二生者！不为迷惑者依诸《普罗那》而成就所愿；凡于此世欲不劳而得福德者——噢，最上婆罗门——当依止《普罗那》。
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Narada Purana dialogue framework)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It elevates the Purāṇas as a direct, accessible means to attain dharmic merit (puṇya) and spiritual accomplishment, especially for those who are not deluded and approach the teachings with discernment.
By praising Purāṇic engagement as “effortless” and effective, it supports the bhakti-style approach of śravaṇa (hearing) and smaraṇa (remembering) sacred narratives, where devotion grows through listening to and internalizing Purāṇic teachings.
It implicitly prioritizes accessible śāstric learning—especially disciplined study and recitation—over complex ritual strain; the practical takeaway aligns with correct pāṭha/recitation culture (linked to Śikṣā) even though no specific Vedāṅga is named.