Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 47
Dharmopadeśa-Śānti: Rules of Impurity, Expiations, and Ancestor Rites
दीयमाने विपत्तिः स्यात्प्रायश्चित्तं तदा नहि । तैलभेषजपाने च भेषजानां च भक्षणे ॥ ४७ ॥
dīyamāne vipattiḥ syātprāyaścittaṃ tadā nahi | tailabheṣajapāne ca bheṣajānāṃ ca bhakṣaṇe || 47 ||
إذا وقع أثناء العطاء (قربانًا أو صدقةً مقرَّرة) حادثٌ أو عارض، فلا كفّارة حينئذٍ. وكذلك لا تُشرَع كفّارة في شرب الزيت أو الأشربة الدوائية، ولا في أكل الأدوية.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches that Dharma recognizes intention and necessity: accidental mishaps during prescribed giving, and necessary medicinal intake, do not generate sin requiring prāyaścitta.
By removing anxiety over unintended ritual faults, it supports steady devotional practice—prioritizing sincere intention and the continuity of worship over fear-based scrupulosity.
It reflects Kalpa (ritual procedure) and Dharmaśāstra-style decision rules: exceptions where prāyaścitta is not applied due to accident or medical necessity.