Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 59
Dīkṣā, Mantra-Types, Mantra-Doṣas, and Qualifications of Ācārya–Śiṣya
एवं विधाः समाख्याता मनवो दोष संयुताः । दोषानेतानविज्ञाय मंत्रानेताञ्जपन्ति ये ॥ ५९ ॥
evaṃ vidhāḥ samākhyātā manavo doṣa saṃyutāḥ | doṣānetānavijñāya maṃtrānetāñjapanti ye || 59 ||
So sind diese Arten (von Mantra-Mängeln) beschrieben worden. Menschen verbinden sich mit Fehlern; und wer, ohne diese Fehler zu erkennen, solche Mantras wiederholt, zieht den daraus entstehenden Makel ebenfalls auf sich.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It stresses that mantra-japa is not merely repetition; without discerning mantra-doṣa (faults), one’s practice becomes tainted and may fail to yield the intended spiritual or ritual fruit.
Bhakti is strengthened by śraddhā guided by right knowledge; the verse implies that devotion expressed through mantra should be aligned with proper understanding and discipline, not performed blindly.
It highlights the Vedāṅga-oriented principle of correct mantra-application—knowing and avoiding defects in recitation/usage—so that japa and ritual practice remain valid and effective.