Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 70
Maṅgalācaraṇa, Naimiṣāraṇya-Sabhā, Sūta-Āhvāna, and Narada Purāṇa-Māhātmya
वक्तव्यं धार्मिकेभ्यस्तु श्रद्दधानेभ्य एव च । मुमुक्षुभ्यो यतिभ्यश्च वीतरागेभ्य एव च ॥ ६९ ॥
vaktavyaṃ dhārmikebhyastu śraddadhānebhya eva ca | mumukṣubhyo yatibhyaśca vītarāgebhya eva ca || 69 ||
此教法应只对持法之人宣说，确实只对具信者宣说；亦可对求解脱者、对行者（yati）宣说，并且只对离贪著者宣说。
Narada (instruction within the Narada Purana’s teaching context; traditionally framed in dialogue with sages such as Sanatkumara)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It sets the principle of adhikāra: sacred instruction is fruitful only when given to qualified recipients—those grounded in dharma, endowed with śraddhā, and oriented toward mokṣa with vairāgya.
Bhakti in the Purāṇic sense depends on śraddhā and purity of intent; the verse emphasizes that teachings meant to awaken devotion and liberation should be shared with receptive, disciplined, and non-attached seekers.
Rather than a specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa), it highlights the practical rule of transmission—upadeśa should be given with discernment to preserve meaning and ensure proper application.