Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 76
Mantra-Māhātmya and Sādhana of Kārtavīryārjuna
Nyāsa, Yantra, Homa, and Dīpa-Vrata
नित्यदीपे वह्निपलं पात्रमाज्यं पलं स्मृतम् । एवं पात्रं प्रतिष्ठाप्य वर्तीः सूत्रोत्थिताः क्षिपेत् ॥ ७६ ॥
nityadīpe vahnipalaṃ pātramājyaṃ palaṃ smṛtam | evaṃ pātraṃ pratiṣṭhāpya vartīḥ sūtrotthitāḥ kṣipet || 76 ||
Für die beständige Lampe (nitya-dīpa) soll das Gefäß eine Pala betragen, und auch das Ghee ist als eine Pala vorgeschrieben. Hat man das Gefäß so an seinem rechten Ort aufgestellt, lege man die aus Faden gefertigten Dochte (varti) hinein.
Narada (teaching ritual specifications within the Vedāṅga/kalpa-oriented section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, measured worship: the nitya-dīpa symbolizes uninterrupted auspiciousness and steady devotion, maintained through correctly prescribed ritual standards.
Bhakti here is expressed as continuous service—keeping a lamp steadily offered. The verse frames devotion as regular, careful, and sustained practice rather than occasional sentiment.
Kalpa-style ritual precision: standardized units (pala) for materials and the correct preparation of worship implements (thread-made wicks) for a prescribed rite.