Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23
Māsopavāsa (Month-long Fast) and Repeated Parāka Observances: Procedure and Fruits
त्रयोदश पराकांश्च यः कुर्यात्प्रयतो नरः । स याति परमानन्दं यत्र गत्वा न शोचति ॥ २३ ॥
trayodaśa parākāṃśca yaḥ kuryātprayato naraḥ | sa yāti paramānandaṃ yatra gatvā na śocati || 23 ||
والمرءُ المجتهدُ إذا أتمَّ «باراكا» ثلاثَ عشرةَ مرةً بلغ الفرحَ الأعلى؛ فإذا وصل إلى تلك الحال لا يعود يحزن أبدًا.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in dialogue context)
Vrata: Parāka (series of observances)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that disciplined observance of prescribed vows (here, the thirteen Parāka observances) purifies the practitioner and culminates in paramānanda—liberation-like bliss beyond sorrow.
While it speaks in the language of vrata and tapas, the implied bhakti principle is steadfast, regulated practice offered with sincerity; such disciplined devotion matures into inner freedom and joy.
It primarily emphasizes ritual discipline (kalpa-style vrata practice) rather than a specific Vedanga like Vyakarana or Jyotisha—highlighting correct observance and self-restraint as the practical takeaway.