Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 27
Dhvaja-Dhāraṇa Mahātmyam: Sumati–Satyamatī, Humility, and Deliverance by Hari’s Messengers
भार्यापि तव साध्वीयं नित्यं नृत्यपरायणा । किमर्थमेतद्वृत्तान्तं यथावद्वक्तुमर्हसि ॥ २७ ॥
bhāryāpi tava sādhvīyaṃ nityaṃ nṛtyaparāyaṇā | kimarthametadvṛttāntaṃ yathāvadvaktumarhasi || 27 ||
就连你的妻子也是贤淑贞良之人，常常专心于舞蹈。那为何会发生此事？你应当如实而周全地说明这段经过。
Sanatkumara (addressing Narada in dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights the dharmic method of inquiry: when an apparent contradiction arises (a virtuous person connected with an unusual event), one should seek the true cause and hear the account accurately (yathāvat), rather than judging by appearances.
Indirectly, it models a bhakti-friendly attitude of śravaṇa (attentive listening): understanding dharma and spiritual truth begins by respectfully asking for the full narrative, which later becomes the basis for right conduct and devotion.
The verse emphasizes disciplined communication and accurate narration (yathāvat vaktum), aligning with the Vedāṅga concern for precise expression and meaning—especially the spirit of Vyākaraṇa (clarity of words) and Nirukta (proper sense).