Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 48

Śeṣoditya-Sūrya-nyāsa, Soma-sādhana, Graha-pūjā, and Bhauma-vrata-vidhi

Devanagari script

धनधान्यपशुक्षेमक्षेत्रमित्रकलत्रदम् । तेजोवीर्ययशःकीर्तिविद्याविभवभोगदम् ॥ ४८ ॥

Transliteration

dhanadhānyapaśukṣemakṣetramitrakalatradam | tejovīryayaśaḥkīrtividyāvibhavabhogadam || 48 ||

Translation

它赐予财富与五谷、牲畜与安泰；田地、友伴与配偶。又赐光辉与力量、名声与美誉、学识、昌盛以及人生诸般享受。

Word by Word

• धन-धान्य-पशु-क्षेम-क्षेत्र-मित्र-कलत्र-दम्: (that which) gives wealth, grain, cattle, security, land, friends, and spouse
• धन-धान्य-पशु-क्षेम-क्षेत्र-मित्र-कलत्र-दम्: विशेषण (Adjectival predicate/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: धन (प्रातिपदिक) + धान्य (प्रातिपदिक) + पशु (प्रातिपदिक) + क्षेम (प्रातिपदिक) + क्षेत्र (प्रातिपदिक) + मित्र (प्रातिपदिक) + कलत्र (प्रातिपदिक) + द (प्रातिपदिक; √दा धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; समासान्त-पद ‘-दम्’ = ‘ददाति’ इत्यर्थे (giver)

• तेजः-वीर्य-यशः-कीर्ति-विद्या-विभव-भोग-दम्: (that which) gives splendor, vigor, fame, renown, knowledge, prosperity, and enjoyment
• तेजः-वीर्य-यशः-कीर्ति-विद्या-विभव-भोग-दम्: विशेषण (Adjectival predicate/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तेजस् (प्रातिपदिक) + वीर्य (प्रातिपदिक) + यशस् (प्रातिपदिक) + कीर्ति (प्रातिपदिक) + विद्या (प्रातिपदिक) + विभव (प्रातिपदिक) + भोग (प्रातिपदिक) + द (प्रातिपदिक; √दा धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; समासान्त ‘-दम्’ = दातारम्/प्रदायकम् (giver/bestower)

Speaker

Narada (within a Narada–Sanatkumara style instructional dialogue)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

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

The verse functions as a phala-śruti: it frames righteous Vedic observance as producing both outer welfare (kṣema) and inner excellence (tejas, vidyā), showing that dharma sustains life while elevating one’s capacities.

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

While not explicitly naming bhakti here, it reflects a common Purāṇic teaching: sincere sacred practice connected to the divine order yields harmony—supporting a devotee’s life with stability, reputation, and learning so devotion can be sustained without impediment.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It emphasizes the Vedanga-style idea of measurable outcomes (phala) from correct practice—suggesting disciplined ritual/technical observance that leads to vidyā (learning), tejas (clarity/force), and social prosperity (yaśas, kīrti).