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| Devanagari = नारद
| Devanagari = नारद
| caption = Sage Narada
| caption = Sage Narada
| deity_of = Divine Sage <br> Messenger of the Devas<ref>{{cite book | url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/World_Religions_True_Beliefs_And_New_Age/L4hVFpgwe48C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=narada+messenger+devas&pg=PA57&printsec=frontcover | isbn=9780595377701 | title=World Religions, True Beliefs and New Age Spirituality: A New Age Study on How Economic Tides and Parental Conditioning Mold Our World of Ethics, Religions, Beliefs, Sex and Relationships | date=December 2005 | publisher=iUniverse }}</ref>
| deity_of = Divine Sage <br> Messenger of the Devas<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L4hVFpgwe48C&dq=narada+messenger+devas&pg=PA57 | isbn=9780595377701 | title=World Religions, True Beliefs and New Age Spirituality: A New Age Study on How Economic Tides and Parental Conditioning Mold Our World of Ethics, Religions, Beliefs, Sex and Relationships | date=December 2005 | publisher=iUniverse }}</ref>
| abode = Brahmaloka <br> [[Vaikuntha]]
| abode = Brahmaloka <br> [[Vaikuntha]]
| mantra = Om Naradaya Namah
| mantra = Om Naradaya Namah
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== Hinduism ==
== Hinduism ==
In Indian texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit: ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] (musical instrument) and the [[veena]], 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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820051347/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/31/stories/2010073151750700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 August 2010|access-date=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 'Veena-panih', meaning "one who carries a veena 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 the preserver deity [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous in some humorous tales. He is notorious for being meddlesome, provoking conflict between both the gods and the demons for the sake of their wisdom as well as for his own entertainment.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lal |first=Ananda |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=goELAQAAMAAJ&q=Narada+meddling |title=Theatres of India: A Concise Companion |date=2009 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-569917-3 |language=en}}</ref> Vaishnavas 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. He would usually make his presence known by vocally chanting "''Narayana, Narayana''" before appearing in a scene.
In Indian texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit: ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] (musical instrument) and the [[veena]], 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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820051347/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/31/stories/2010073151750700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 August 2010|access-date=9 October 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.1 |url=http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 |website=Bhaktivedanta VedaBase |access-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829120015/http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |url-status=dead}} Narada is addressed as 'Veena-panih', meaning "one who carries a veena 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 the preserver deity [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous in some humorous tales. He is notorious for being meddlesome, provoking conflict between both the gods and the demons for the sake of their wisdom as well as for his own entertainment.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lal |first=Ananda |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=goELAQAAMAAJ&q=Narada+meddling |title=Theatres of India: A Concise Companion |date=2009 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-569917-3 |language=en}}</ref> Vaishnavas 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. He would usually make his presence known by vocally chanting "''Narayana, Narayana''" before appearing in a scene.
{{Vaishnavism}}
{{Vaishnavism}}
Other texts named after Narada include the [[Narada Purana]] and the [[Nāradasmṛti]] (pre 6th century CE text), the latter called the "juridical text par excellence" and representing the only [[Dharmaśāstra]] text that deals solely with juridical matters while ignoring those of righteous conduct and penance.<ref>Lariviere 1989: ix</ref>
Other texts named after Narada include the [[Narada Purana]] and the [[Nāradasmṛti]] (pre 6th century CE text), the latter called the "juridical text par excellence" and representing the only [[Dharmaśāstra]] text that deals solely with juridical matters while ignoring those of righteous conduct and penance.<ref>Lariviere 1989: ix</ref>
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=== Puranas ===
=== Puranas ===
[[File:Narada found Vishnu as macroform.jpg|thumb|Narada venerates Vishnu in his [[vishvarupa]] form]]
[[File:Sage Sanathkumar teaching Narada muni.jpg|left|thumb|Sage [[Four Kumaras|Sanatkumara]] teaches the Brahma vidya to Narada]]
[[File:Sage Sanathkumar teaching Narada muni.jpg|left|thumb|Sage [[Four Kumaras|Sanatkumara]] teaches the Brahma vidya to Narada]]
The [[Bhagavata Purana]] describes the story of Narada's spiritual enlightenment: He was the primary source of information among the [[Deva (Hinduism)|devas]], and is believed to be the first cosmic messenger upon the earth. In his previous birth, Narada was a [[gandharva]] (musical being), who had been cursed to be born earth for singing glories to the demigods instead of Vishnu.<ref>Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.72</ref> He was born as the son of a maid-servant of some particularly [[saint]]ly priests. The priests, being pleased with both his and his mother's service, blessed him by allowing him to eat some of their food ([[prasad|prasada]]), previously offered to their deity, Vishnu.
The [[Bhagavata Purana]] describes the story of Narada's spiritual enlightenment: He was the primary source of information among the [[Deva (Hinduism)|devas]], and is believed to be the first cosmic messenger upon the earth. In his previous birth, Narada was a [[gandharva]] (musical being), who had been cursed to be born earth for singing glories to the demigods instead of Vishnu.<ref>Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.72</ref> He was born as the son of a maid-servant of some particularly [[saint]]ly priests. The priests, being pleased with both his and his mother's service, blessed him by allowing him to eat some of their food ([[prasad|prasada]]), previously offered to their deity, Vishnu.
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[[File:Narada Muni.jpg|300px|thumb|Sri Narada Muni]]
[[File:Narada Muni.jpg|300px|thumb|Sri Narada Muni]]
[[File:Narada Muni Temple.jpg|300px|thumb|Sri Narada Muni Temple. [[Chigateri]]]]
[[File:Narada Muni Temple.jpg|300px|thumb|Sri Narada Muni Temple. [[Chigateri]]]]
== In Pop Culture ==
Narada is featured as a primary character in the movie, [[Dashavatar (film)|Dashavatar]], in which he teaches two children about the avatars of Vishnu


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Narada}}
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070926234637/http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070926234637/http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070208120900/http://vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070208120900/http://vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]
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