Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 26
Gaṅgā-māhātmya: Bāhu’s Envy, Defeat, Forest Exile, and Aurva’s Dharmic Consolation
अपि मूर्खान्धबधिरजडाः शूरा विवेकिनः । श्लाघ्या भवन्ति विप्रेन्द्र प्रेक्षिता माधवेन ये ॥ २६ ॥
api mūrkhāndhabadhirajaḍāḥ śūrā vivekinaḥ | ślāghyā bhavanti viprendra prekṣitā mādhavena ye || 26 ||
噢，婆罗门中最胜者！即便愚昧、盲目、聋哑、迟钝之人，一旦蒙摩达婆（毗湿奴）垂视，也会成为可赞之士，甚至变得英勇而具辨慧。
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
The verse teaches that Vishnu’s grace (Mādhava’s glance) can uplift anyone beyond natural limitations—turning weakness and ignorance into praiseworthy spiritual capability.
It highlights bhakti as grace-centered: sincere connection that leads to darśana (being seen by the Lord) is portrayed as transformative, making inner virtues like courage and discernment arise through divine favor.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is devotional discipline aimed at darśana—cultivating purity, faith, and reverence so one becomes fit for divine grace.