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== Introduction ==

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'''Narada''' ([[Sanskrit]]: नारद, Nārada) is a Vedic sage, famous in Hindu traditions as a traveling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom.<ref name="novetzke222">Christian Lee Novetzke (2003), [http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/375037 Divining an Author: The Idea of Authorship in an Indian Religious Tradition], History of Religions, Vol. 42, No. 3, page 222</ref><ref name="lochtefeld461">{{cite book|author=James G. Lochtefeld|title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: N-Z|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=g6FsB3psOTIC |year=2002|publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group|isbn= 978-0-8239-3180-4|pages=461 }}</ref> He appears in a number of Hindu texts, notably the [[Mahabharata]] and the [[Ramayana]] and the [[Puranas]].

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'''Narada''' ([[Sanskrit]]: नारद, Nārada) is a Vedic sage, famous in Hindu traditions as a traveling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom.<ref name=novetzke222>Christian Lee Novetzke (2003), [http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/375037 Divining an Author: The Idea of Authorship in an Indian Religious Tradition], History of Religions, Vol. 42, No. 3, page 222</ref><ref name=lochtefeld461>{{cite book|author=James G. Lochtefeld|title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: N-Z|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=g6FsB3psOTIC |year=2002|publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group|isbn= 978-0-8239-3180-4|pages=461 }}</ref> He appears in a number of Hindu texts, notably the [[Mahabharata]] and the [[Ramayana]], as well as in the mythologies of the [[Puranas]].<ref name=lochtefeld461/>

In Indian texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] and [[Veena]] with the name Mahathi and is generally regarded as one of the great masters of the ancient musical instrument. This instrument is known by the name  "mahathi"<ref>{{cite news|last=Guy|first=Randor|title=Bhaktha Naradar 1942|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/31/stories/2010073151750700.htm|accessdate=9 October 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 Bhag-P 1.5.1] Narada is addressed as 'Vina-panih', meaning "one who carries a vina in his hand"</ref> which he uses to accompany his singing of [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s and [[mantra]]s. In the [[Vaishnavism]] tradition of Hinduism, he is presented as a sage with [[bhakti|devotion]] to Lord [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous, in humorous tales. Vaishnav enthusiasts depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional songs, singing the names ''[[Hari]]'' and ''[[Narayana]]'', and therein demonstrating [[bhakti yoga]]. The [[Narada Bhakti Sutra]] is attributed to him.

In Dharmic texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] and [[Veena]] with the name Mahathi and is generally regarded as one of the great masters of the ancient musical instrument. This instrument is known by the name  "mahathi"<ref>{{cite news|last=Guy|first=Randor|title=Bhaktha Naradar 1942|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/31/stories/2010073151750700.htm|accessdate=9 October 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 Bhag-P 1.5.1] Narada is addressed as 'Vina-panih', meaning "one who carries a vina in his hand"</ref> which he uses to accompany his singing of [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s and [[mantra]]s. In the [[Vaishnavism]] tradition of Hinduism, he is presented as a sage with [[bhakti|devotion]] to Lord [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous, in humorous tales. Vaishnav enthusiasts depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional songs, singing the names ''[[Hari]]'' and ''[[Narayana]]'', and therein demonstrating [[bhakti yoga]]. The [[Narada Bhakti Sutra]] is attributed to him.

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==Puranas==

==Puranas==

The [[Bhagavata Purana]] describes the story of Narada's spiritual enlightenment: He was the primary source of information among Gods, and is believed to be the first journalist on Earth. He claimed to have 60 wives. In his previous birth Narada was a [[Gandharva]] (angelic being) who had been cursed to be born on an earthly planet as a sudra for singing glories to the demigods instead of the Supreme Lord.<ref>Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.72</ref> He was born as the son of a maid-servant of some particularly [[saint]]ly priests ([[Brahmin]]s). The priests, being pleased with both his and his mother's service, blessed him by allowing him to eat some of their food ([[prasad]]), previously offered to their lord, Vishnu.

The [[Bhagavata Purana]] describes the story of Narada's spiritual enlightenment: He was the primary source of information among Gods, and is believed to be the first journalist on Earth. He claimed to have 60 wives. In his previous birth Narada was a [[Gandharva]] (angelic being) who had been cursed to be born on an earthly planet as a sudra for singing glories to the demigods instead of the Supreme Lord.<ref>Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.72</ref> He was born as the son of a maid-servant of some particularly [[saint]]ly priests ([[Brahmin]]s). The priests, being pleased with both his and his mother's service, blessed him by allowing him to eat some of their food ([[prasad]]), previously offered to their lord, Vishnu.

For the rest of his life Narada focused on his devotion, meditation upon and worship to Vishnu. After his death Vishnu then blessed him with the spiritual form of "Narada" as he eventually became known. In many Hindu scriptures Narada is considered a saktyavesa-avatara or partial-manifestation ([[avatar]]) of God, empowered to perform miraculous tasks on Vishnu's behalf.

For the rest of his life Narada focused on his devotion, meditation upon and worship to Vishnu. After his death Vishnu then blessed him with the spiritual form of "Narada" as he eventually became known. In many Hindu scriptures Narada is considered a saktyavesa-avatara or partial-manifestation ([[avatar]]) of God, empowered to perform miraculous tasks on Vishnu's behalf.

==Temple==

==Temple==

Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. These temples are located in '''[[Chigateri]]''', which is 50&nbsp;km away from Davanagere, Karnataka, India and the temple is famous in neighbouring districts of Davanagere, and in '''Korva''' which is 29&nbsp;km north-east of Raichur in Karnataka, India.  Korva is a beautiful island surrounded by the Krishna River. Korva is looked upon as a holy place and is popularly known as Naradagadde - one of the most scenic islands on the Krishna River. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by tourists.

Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. These temples are located in '''[[Chigateri]]''', which is 50&nbsp;km away from Davanagere, Karnataka, India and the temple is famous in neighbouring districts of Davanagere, and in '''Korva''' which is 29&nbsp;km north-east of Raichur in Karnataka, India.  Korva is a beautiful island surrounded by the Krishna River. Korva is looked upon as a holy place and is popularly known as Naradagadde - one of the most scenic islands on the Krishna River. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by tourists.

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* [[Narad Bhakti Sutra]]

* [[Narad Bhakti Sutra]]

* [[Four Kumaras]]

* [[Four Kumaras]]

* [[Nāradasmṛti]]

* [[Nāradasmṛti]]

* [[Vishnu]]

* [[Vishnu]]{{Reflist}}

 

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== References ==

== References ==

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* [http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]

* [http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]

* [http://www.vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]

* [http://www.vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]

[[Category:Hindu sages]]

[[Category:Hindu sages]]