Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24

Pūrṇimā-vrata (Lakṣmī–Nārāyaṇa-vrata): Observance, Moon Arghya, and Annual Udyāpana

Devanagari script

बहुदापसमाकीर्णं किङ्किणीजालशोभितम् । दर्पंणैश्चामरैश्चैव कलशैश्च समावृतम् ॥ २४ ॥

Transliteration

bahudāpasamākīrṇaṃ kiṅkiṇījālaśobhitam | darpaṃṇaiścāmaraiścaiva kalaśaiśca samāvṛtam || 24 ||

Translation

Er war auf vielerlei Weise von Dienern und Gefolge erfüllt, geschmückt mit Netzen klingender Glöckchen und umgeben von Spiegeln, Chāmaras (Yakschwanzfächern) und Kalaśas (glückverheißenden Wasserkrügen).

Word by Word

• bahu-dāpa-samākīrṇam: filled with many lamps
• bahu-dāpa-samākīrṇam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: bahu (प्रातिपदिक) + dāpa (प्रातिपदिक) + sam-ā-kṛ (धातु) → samākīrṇa (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); tatpuruṣa: 'filled with many lamps' (बहुभिः दीपैः समाकीर्णम्)

• kiṅkiṇī-jāla-śobhitam: adorned with a net of small bells
• kiṅkiṇī-jāla-śobhitam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kiṅkiṇī (प्रातिपदिक) + jāla (प्रातिपदिक) + śubh (धातु) → śobhita (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); tatpuruṣa: 'adorned with a net of bells' (किङ्किणीनां जालेन शोभितम्)

• darpaṇaiḥ: with mirrors
• darpaṇaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: darpaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• cāmaraiḥ: with fly-whisks
• cāmaraiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: cāmara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• eva: indeed
• eva: Avadhāraṇa (अवधारण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), particle of emphasis (निश्चय/अवधारण)

• kalaśaiḥ: with pots
• kalaśaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kalaśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• samāvṛtam: surrounded/covered
• samāvṛtam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sam-ā-vṛ (धातु) → samāvṛta (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); agrees with maṇḍapam (from previous verse context)

Speaker

Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none (udyāpana/maṇḍapa context)

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

The verse highlights śubha-lakṣaṇas (auspicious marks) of a sacred or royal setting—bells, mirrors, chowries, and kalaśas—signifying purity, welcome, and devotional readiness for worship or a divine/saintly presence.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is expressed through upacāra (loving offerings and honor): beautifying the space, arranging auspicious items, and serving with attendants—outer reverence that supports inner remembrance and devotion.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual practice (kalpa/ācāra) is implied: the use of kalaśa, cāmara, and other upacāras aligns with traditional pūjā-vidhi and auspicious setup principles used in Vedic and Purāṇic worship contexts.