Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 32

Gṛhastha-praveśa: Vivāha-bheda, Ācāra-śauca, Śrāddha-kāla, and Vaiṣṇava-lakṣaṇa

Devanagari script

दीपखट्वातनुच्छायाकेशवस्रकटोदकम् । अजामार्जंनिमार्जाररेणुर्द्दैवं शुभं हरेत् ॥ ३२ ॥

Transliteration

dīpakhaṭvātanucchāyākeśavasrakaṭodakam | ajāmārjaṃnimārjārareṇurddaivaṃ śubhaṃ haret || 32 ||

Translation

灯、床、纤薄之影、头发、衣服、罐中之水、山羊、猫、清扫之具、猫扬起的尘土，以及天赐的吉祥征兆——这些都应当作为吉兆而领受。

Word by Word

• dīpa-khaṭvā-tanu-chāyā-keśa-vastra-kaṭa-udakam: (contact with) lamp, bed, thin shadow, hair, cloth, mat, water
• dīpa-khaṭvā-tanu-chāyā-keśa-vastra-kaṭa-udakam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dīpa (प्रातिपदिक) + khaṭvā (प्रातिपदिक) + tanu (प्रातिपदिक) + chāyā (प्रातिपदिक) + keśa (प्रातिपदिक) + vastra (प्रातिपदिक) + kaṭa (प्रातिपदिक) + udaka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन; समाहार-द्वन्द्व (lamp, bed, thin shadow, hair, cloth, mat, water)

• ajā-mārjāra-nimārjāra-reṇuḥ: dust (from goat/cat etc.)
• ajā-mārjāra-nimārjāra-reṇuḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ajā (प्रातिपदिक) + mārjāra (प्रातिपदिक) + nimārjāra (प्रातिपदिक) + reṇu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (कर्ता), एकवचन; षष्ठी/सप्तमी-सम्बन्धार्थक-तत्पुरुष (अजाया/मर्जारस्य/निमार्जारस्य रेणुः = dust of goat/cat/‘nimārjāra’); पाठसंशयः: ‘nimārjāra’ दुर्लभ-शब्द

• daivam: divine (purity/merit)
• daivam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: daiva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन

• śubham: auspicious
• śubham: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: śubha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण (qualifying daivam)

• haret: should remove/take away
• haret: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: hṛ (हृ धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (optative), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

Speaker

Sanatkumara (teaching Narada the lore of omens and auspicious signs)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It classifies everyday objects and occurrences as śubha-nimitta (auspicious omens), guiding a practitioner to begin actions and rites with confidence when favorable signs appear.

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

While not directly teaching bhakti, it supports devotional life by indicating favorable conditions for commencing pūjā, vrata, and other devotional observances without बाधा (obstruction).

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects applied dharma-śāstra style nimitta-śāstra (omenology) used alongside ritual decision-making—practical guidance often paired with calendrical/observational disciplines (jyotiṣa) when choosing proper times and conditions.