Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 54

The Description of the Worship of Rāma and Others

Rāmādi-pūjā-vidhāna

Devanagari script

षड्दीर्घस्वरयुग्मायाबीजेनांगानि कल्पयेत् । ध्यानपूजादिकं सर्वमस्य पूर्ववदाचरेत् ॥ ५४ ॥

Transliteration

ṣaḍdīrghasvarayugmāyābījenāṃgāni kalpayet | dhyānapūjādikaṃ sarvamasya pūrvavadācaret || 54 ||

Translation

Mit dem Samen-Mantra von „Ṣaḍ-dīrgha-svara-yugmā“ soll die Gliederzuweisung (nyāsa) vorgenommen werden; und für diese Übung sind Meditation, Verehrung und alle zugehörigen Riten genau so auszuführen, wie es zuvor beschrieben wurde.

Word by Word

• ṣaṭ-dīrgha-svara-yugmāyāḥ: of the (mantra) ‘svara-yugmā’ with six long vowels
• ṣaṭ-dīrgha-svara-yugmāyāḥ: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ṣaṭ (प्रातिपदिक) + dīrgha (प्रातिपदिक) + svara (प्रातिपदिक) + yugmā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular); समासः—तत्पुरुषः: ṣaṭ-dīrgha (षड्दीर्घ) + svara-yugmā (स्वरयुग्मा)

• bījena: with the seed (bīja)
• bījena: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bīja (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)

• aṅgāni: limbs/ancillary parts (nyāsa-aṅgas)
• aṅgāni: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: aṅga (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), बहुवचन (Plural)

• kalpayet: should arrange/perform
• kalpayet: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: kḷp (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), परस्मैपद (Parasmaipada), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (Singular)

• dhyāna-pūjā-ādikam: meditation, worship, etc.
• dhyāna-pūjā-ādikam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dhyāna (प्रातिपदिक) + pūjā (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); समासः—तत्पुरुषः: dhyāna-pūjā-ādi (ध्यानपूजादि)

• sarvam: all
• sarvam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sarva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• asya: of this (mantra)
• asya: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Masc/Neut), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• pūrvavat: as previously
• pūrvavat: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: pūrvavat (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb): ‘as before’

• ācaret: should practice/perform
• ācaret: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: car (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथम-पुरुष, एकवचन

Speaker

Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framework)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

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

It emphasizes disciplined upāsanā: the mantra’s power is stabilized through aṅga-nyāsa and then fulfilled by consistent meditation and worship performed exactly according to the prescribed sequence.

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

Bhakti here is shown as structured devotion—inner contemplation (dhyāna) and outer worship (pūjā) aligned with mantra-practice, indicating that heartfelt devotion is strengthened by correct, repeatable ritual form.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It highlights ritual-technical application of mantra (bīja) and nyāsa—skills tied to śikṣā (sound/phonetics) and kalpa (ritual procedure), where correct sonic form and prescribed method are essential.