Divine Beings
Narada
नारद
The Wandering Sage
Who was Narada?
Narada (नारद): The Wandering Sage, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. The celestial sage who travels freely between heaven and earth, carrying news, warnings, and divine designs wherever he goes.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | नारद |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Wandering Sage |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | Wandering, All-knowing, Provocateur, Devotee of Vishnu |
| Notable relationships | Devotee: Krishna, Counselor: Yudhishthira |
| Featured in | 16 stories |
About Narada
The celestial sage who travels freely between heaven and earth, carrying news, warnings, and divine designs wherever he goes. He counseled the Pandavas in exile, warned of Karna's terrible oath, and foretold the doom of the Yadava race.
In Their Words
Narayana, Narayana - no news rests long with me.
Narada
Traits
- Wandering
- All-knowing
- Provocateur
- Devotee of Vishnu
Story Appearances
Character Arc
- The MessengerCarries news as bees carry pollen
- The ProphecyForetells the iron mace of doom
Key Relationships
- DevoteeKrishna
- CounselorYudhishthira
Places in Narada's Story
Drawn from the stories Narada appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.