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* was a thorough master of every branch of learning.
* was a thorough master of every branch of learning.
* was fond of war and music and was incapable of being repulsed by any science or any course of action.
* was fond of war and music and was incapable of being repulsed by any science or any course of action.
notwithstanding these accomplishments, Narada was supposed to be proficient in 75 disciplines, due to East India Company in charge of the Dharmic narrative, Narada was mostly portrayed as comedian, buffoon
==Puranas==
==Puranas==
The [[Bhagavata Purana]] describes the story of Narada's spiritual enlightenment: Narada 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: Narada 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.'''
Gradually he received further blessings from these sages and heard them discussing many spiritual topics. After his mother died, he decided to roam the forest in search of enlightenment in understanding the 'Supreme Absolute Truth'.
Gradually he received further blessings from these sages and heard them discussing many spiritual topics. After his mother died, he decided to roam the forest in search of enlightenment in understanding the 'Supreme Absolute Truth'.
Reaching a tranquil forest location, after quenching his thirst from a nearby stream, he sat under a tree in meditation ([[yoga]]), concentrating on the [[paramatma]] form of Vishnu within his heart as he had been taught by the priests he had served. After some time Narada experienced a vision wherein Narayana (Vishnu) appeared before him, smiling, and spoke "that despite having the blessing of seeing him at that very moment, Narada would not be able to see his (Vishnu's) divine form again until he died". Narayana further explained that the reason he had been given a chance to see his form was because his beauty and love would be a source of inspiration and would fuel his dormant desire to be with the lord again. After instructing Narada in this manner, Vishnu then disappeared from his sight. The boy awoke from his meditation both thrilled and disappointed.
Reaching a tranquil forest location, after quenching his thirst from a nearby stream, he sat under a tree in meditation ([[yoga]]), concentrating on the [[paramatma]] form of Vishnu within his heart as he had been taught by the priests he had served. After some time Narada experienced a vision wherein Narayana (Vishnu) appeared before him, smiling, and spoke "that despite having the blessing of seeing him at that very moment, Narada would not be able to see his (Vishnu's) divine form again until he died". Narayana further explained that the reason he had been given a chance to see his form was because his beauty and love would be a source of inspiration and would fuel his dormant desire to be with the lord again. After instructing Narada in this manner, Vishnu then disappeared from his sight. The boy awoke from his meditation both thrilled and disappointed.
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 Dharmic 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 blessed him with the spiritual form of "Narada" as he eventually became known. In many Dharmic scriptures Narada is considered a saktyavesa-avatara or partial-manifestation ([[avatar]]) of God, empowered to perform miraculous tasks on Vishnu's behalf.
==Temple==
==Temple==