Note 102 — BOOK XIV.
Reading edition
p. 49. l. 9. Nárada, the famous hermit. One of the Devarshis, and a great prophet, who is supposed to be still wandering about the world. 'Nara' signifies a thread or clew, a precept, and 'da,' giver. Whenever he appears he is constantly employed in giving good counsel. Wilkins, note on Bhagavat-Gita.