Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 16
Hayagrīva-pūjā-vyākhyāna
Worship Procedure and Mantra-Siddhi of Hayagrīva
महतीं श्रियमाप्नोति धान्याप्तिर्धान्य होमतः । शतपुष्पासमुत्थैश्च बीजैर्हुत्वा सहस्रतः ॥ १६ ॥
mahatīṃ śriyamāpnoti dhānyāptirdhānya homataḥ | śatapuṣpāsamutthaiśca bījairhutvā sahasrataḥ || 16 ||
মহৎ শ্ৰী-সমৃদ্ধি লাভ হয়; ধান্য-হোমে অন্ন-ধান্যৰ প্ৰাচুৰ্য ঘটে। শতপুষ্পাৰ পৰা উৎপন্ন বীজ সহস্ৰবাৰ আহুতি দিলে এই ফল সিদ্ধ হয়।
Narada (in dialogue context with Sanatkumara tradition; verse states ritual fruit of homa)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches the phala (result) doctrine of Vedic rites: properly performed homa is not merely symbolic, but is presented as a dharmic means for securing prosperity and sustenance (śrī and dhānya) for household life.
While the verse is primarily ritual-technical, it aligns with bhakti in practice by directing offerings into sacred fire as an act of reverent worship; prosperity is framed as a consequence of disciplined, faith-filled ritual action rather than mere acquisition.
It highlights ritual application (yajña/homa procedure) and precise material prescriptions—what to offer (grains and śatapuṣpā-derived seeds) and the count (sahasrataḥ)—reflecting the technical, rule-based orientation associated with Vedāṅga-linked ritual practice.