Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 39
The Description of the Caturdaśī Vrata Observed throughout the Twelve Months
इह लोके विमानेन स्वर्गलोके व्रजेत्परम् । इषकृष्णचतुर्द्दश्यां विषशस्त्रांबुवह्निभिः ॥ ३९ ॥
iha loke vimānena svargaloke vrajetparam | iṣakṛṣṇacaturddaśyāṃ viṣaśastrāṃbuvahnibhiḥ || 39 ||
এই লোকেই দিব্য বিমান লাভ করে, তারপর স্বর্গলোকে পরম গতি প্রাপ্ত হয়। ঈশ (শিব)-এর কৃষ্ণপক্ষ চতুর্দশীতে সে বিষ, অস্ত্র, জল ও অগ্নি দ্বারা অক্ষত থাকে।
Sage Nārada (in dialogue with the Sanatkumāra tradition; phala-śruti style narration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It states the phala (spiritual fruit) of a specific observance: merit leading to celestial ascent (vimāna and Svarga) and protective grace that neutralizes major forms of danger.
By linking a sacred tithi (Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī associated with Īśa) to divine protection and higher realms, it frames disciplined vrata as an act of devotion that attracts anugraha (grace) and auspicious destiny.
Kalpa and Jyotiṣa are implied: the practice depends on correct ritual observance (vrata/niyama) and precise tithi timing (lunar calendrics) for Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī.