Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 119
Śeṣoditya-Sūrya-nyāsa, Soma-sādhana, Graha-pūjā, and Bhauma-vrata-vidhi
अंगारकाय शब्दांते विद्महे पदमीरयेत् । शक्तिहस्ताय वर्णांते धीमहीति समुञ्चरेत् ॥ ११९ ॥
aṃgārakāya śabdāṃte vidmahe padamīrayet | śaktihastāya varṇāṃte dhīmahīti samuñcaret || 119 ||
Am Ende des Namens „Aṅgāraka“ spreche man das Pada „vidmahe“; und am Ende der Silben zu „Śaktihasta“ rezitiere man ordnungsgemäß „dhīmahi“.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada on Vedanga/Mantra procedure)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches precise mantra-structure (pada/varṇa placement) for invoking Aṅgāraka, emphasizing that spiritual efficacy depends on correct Vedic-style formulation and recitation.
Even in technical upāsanā for grahas, devotion is expressed through disciplined, reverent chanting—aligning one’s speech and intention with sacred mantra order rather than casual repetition.
Vedāṅga application to mantra-prayoga—especially śikṣā (phonetics/enunciation) and jyotiṣa (graha-related rites)—by specifying where to insert standard Gāyatrī segments like “vidmahe” and “dhīmahi.”