Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 84
The Narration of the Trayodaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
स्वयं भुंजीत मतिमानिष्टैः सह समाहितः । एवं कृते व्रते विप्र निर्धनः प्राप्य वैभवम् ॥ ८३ ॥
svayaṃ bhuṃjīta matimāniṣṭaiḥ saha samāhitaḥ | evaṃ kṛte vrate vipra nirdhanaḥ prāpya vaibhavam || 83 ||
Der Weise soll, mit ruhigem und gesammeltem Geist, mit eigener Hand zusammen mit seinen Lieben speisen. Wird dieses Gelübde (Vrata) so vollzogen, erlangt selbst ein armer Brāhmaṇa Wohlstand und Fülle.
Narada (teaching in the Narada Purana dialogue tradition; instruction-style verse within the vrata context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that a vow (vrata) becomes spiritually effective when performed with inner composure (samādhāna) and disciplined conduct, culminating in a mindful, orderly completion—bringing both dharmic merit and worldly stability.
While not naming a deity here, the verse reflects bhakti-oriented vrata culture: sincerity, self-restraint, and a peaceful mind are emphasized as the inner offering that supports devotional observances and their fruits.
Ritual procedure (kalpa-style vrata discipline) is implied: the regulated manner of concluding an observance—mental composure, proper eating, and orderly conduct—reflects practical dharma-śāstra application rather than grammar or astrology.