Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 98

The Recitation of the Thousand Names of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa (Yugala-Sahasranāma) and Śaraṇāgati-Dharma

Devanagari script

रुक्मिणीप्रियसंदेशो रुक्मशोकविवर्द्धनः । चैद्यशोकालयः श्रेष्ठो दुष्टराजन्यनाशनः ॥ ९८ ॥

Transliteration

rukmiṇīpriyasaṃdeśo rukmaśokavivarddhanaḥ | caidyaśokālayaḥ śreṣṭho duṣṭarājanyanāśanaḥ || 98 ||

Translation

祂是为鲁克米妮传来欢喜的挚爱使者；使鲁克米哀愁加深者；亦是柴底耶（尸输波罗）悲苦的归处。祂至上卓绝，并摧毁邪恶的王族世系。

Word by Word

• रुक्मिणीप्रियसंदेशः: Rukmiṇī’s dear message / dear messenger-message
• रुक्मिणीप्रियसंदेशः: कर्तृ (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रुक्मिणी + प्रिय + संदेश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे प्रथमा-एकवचनम्; बहु-पद-तत्पुरुषः (message dear to Rukmiṇī / message to the beloved Rukmiṇī—contextual)

• रुक्मशोकविवर्द्धनः: increaser of Rukmi’s grief
• रुक्मशोकविवर्द्धनः: कर्तृ (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: रुक्म + शोक + विवर्धन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे प्रथमा-एकवचनम्; बहु-पद-तत्पुरुषः (increaser of Rukmi’s sorrow)

• चैद्यशोकालयः: abode/cause of Caidya’s grief
• चैद्यशोकालयः: कर्तृ (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चैद्य + शोक + आलय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे प्रथमा-एकवचनम्; बहु-पद-तत्पुरुषः (abode of Caidya’s sorrow)

• श्रेष्ठः: excellent, best
• श्रेष्ठः: कर्तृ (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्रेष्ठ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे प्रथमा-एकवचनम्; विशेषणम्

• दुष्टराजन्यनाशनः: destroyer of wicked rulers
• दुष्टराजन्यनाशनः: कर्तृ (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दुष्ट + राजन्य + नाशन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे प्रथमा-एकवचनम्; बहु-पद-तत्पुरुषः (destroyer of wicked Kṣatriyas)

Speaker

Narada (in dialogue tradition with Sanatkumara, presenting divine names/epithets)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: vira

Characters & Entities

• Rukmini
• Rukmi (Rukmiṇī’s brother)
• Shishupala (Caidya)
• Vishnu/Krishna

FAQs

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

The verse frames the Lord as the decisive mover of destiny—bringing auspiciousness to devotees (Rukmiṇī) while humbling pride and adharma (Rukmī and Śiśupāla), teaching that divine grace protects bhakti and dissolves unrighteous power.

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

By celebrating the Lord as Rukmiṇī’s cherished “messenger” and protector, it highlights personal relationship (sambandha) and surrender—devotion is shown as trusting the Lord’s guidance, which turns fear into refuge and ensures victory over obstacles.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

The practical takeaway is disciplined nāma-recitation: interpreting compound epithets (a Vyākaraṇa-style approach to meaning) and using them in japa/recitation as a structured devotional practice, even when the verse is embedded in technical Book 1.3 material.