Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 54
Hanūmaccarita
The Account of Hanumān
संप्राप्तो भोज्यवेलायां गौतमस्यांतिकं ययौ । बुभुजे गुरुणा साकं क्वचिदुच्छिष्टमेव च ॥ ५४ ॥
saṃprāpto bhojyavelāyāṃ gautamasyāṃtikaṃ yayau | bubhuje guruṇā sākaṃ kvaciducchiṣṭameva ca || 54 ||
到了用餐之时，他前往乔达摩身边；他与师长同食，有时甚至取食师长所余之食。
Narada (narrative voice within the Adhyaya context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights guru-sevā (service to the teacher) and humility as essential foundations for sacred learning—approaching the guru at the proper time and accepting even remnants as an act of reverence and discipline.
Though set in a learning context, it models bhakti-like surrender: honoring the guru’s presence and accepting what is given without pride—an attitude that later matures into devoted service to Vishnu and the tradition.
It emphasizes ācāra (proper conduct) as the practical support-system for Vedanga study—discipline, timing, and respectful behavior in a guru’s household, which traditionally safeguards transmission of śikṣā and vyākaraṇa.