Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 56
Dharmānukathana
Narration of Dharma
शिवमिक्षुरसेनापि यः स्नापयति भक्तितः । शिवलोके वसेत्कल्पं स सप्तपुरुषैः सह ॥ ५६ ॥
śivamikṣurasenāpi yaḥ snāpayati bhaktitaḥ | śivaloke vasetkalpaṃ sa saptapuruṣaiḥ saha || 56 ||
حتى من يَغسل شيفا بعصير قصب السكر بإخلاصٍ وتعبّد، يسكن في عالم شيفا مدةَ كَلْبَة واحدة، مع سبعة أجيال من سلالته (سَبتَپُرُوشَ).
Narada (teaching in dialogue context traditionally associated with Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none (Śiva-abhisheka with ikṣu-rasa)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that sincere devotion expressed through simple ritual worship (Śiva-abhiṣeka) yields vast spiritual merit—residence in Śiva-loka for an aeon—and can uplift one’s lineage.
Bhakti is shown as the decisive factor: even an offering like sugarcane juice becomes spiritually potent when performed “bhaktitaḥ,” emphasizing heartfelt devotion over mere material opulence.
Ritual application (kalpa/vidhi in practice) is implied through abhiṣeka—proper devotional bathing of the deity—illustrating how correct observance of worship procedures channels merit.