Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 94
The Exposition of Nṛsiṁha Worship-Mantras, Nyāsa, Mudrās, Yantras, Kavaca, and Nṛsiṁha Gāyatrī
लाक्षया वेष्टितं कृत्वा पुनर्मन्त्रेण मन्त्रयेत् । कण्ठे भुजे शिखायां वा धारयेद्यन्त्रमुत्तमम् ॥ ९४ ॥
lākṣayā veṣṭitaṃ kṛtvā punarmantreṇa mantrayet | kaṇṭhe bhuje śikhāyāṃ vā dhārayedyantramuttamam || 94 ||
بعد لفّه باللَّكّ (lac) يُعاد تَقديسُه بالمانترا مرةً أخرى. ثم يُلبَس هذا اليَنْتْرا الممتاز: في العنق، أو على العضد، أو عند خصلة القِمّة (شيخا).
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that a yantra becomes spiritually effective through proper saṃskāra—physical preparation (wrapping/sealing) and renewed mantra-empowerment—before being worn as a disciplined, sanctified support for protection and sādhana.
By emphasizing mantra-consecration and respectful wearing, it frames the yantra not as mere magic but as a devotional aid—kept close to the body while relying on mantra-śakti and reverent observance as part of worshipful practice.
It highlights ritual procedure (prayoga) and correct application of mantra (mantra-viniyoga/saṃskāra), including prescribed placement on the body (kaṇṭha, bhuja, śikhā), reflecting technical disciplines associated with Vedic ancillary sciences used in rites.