Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 168

Pañca-prakṛti-nirūpaṇa and Mantra-vidhi: Rādhā, Mahālakṣmī, Durgā, Sarasvatī, Sāvitrī; plus Sāvitrī-Pañjara

Devanagari script

मंत्राराधनपूर्वं च विश्वकामप्रपूरणम् ॥ १६८ ॥

Transliteration

maṃtrārādhanapūrvaṃ ca viśvakāmaprapūraṇam || 168 ||

Translation

Und wenn dem die rechte Verehrung des Mantras vorausgeht, stellt sich die vollkommene Erfüllung aller gewünschten Ziele ein.

Word by Word

• मन्त्र-आराधन-पूर्वम्: preceded by mantra-worship
• मन्त्र-आराधन-पूर्वम्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मन्त्र + आराधन + पूर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (preceded by mantra-worship)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• विश्व-काम-प्रपूरणम्: fulfilment of all desires
• विश्व-काम-प्रपूरणम्: Karma (कर्म/Object or predicate noun)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विश्व + काम + प्रपूरण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (fulfilment of all desires)

Speaker

Narada (teaching within the Vedanga/ritual-technical context, traditionally framed in dialogue with Sanatkumara lineage)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

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

It states a governing principle of sadhana: outcomes are not random—fulfillment comes when one first performs proper mantra-ārādhana (reverent, rule-based practice), aligning desire with dharmic method.

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

By emphasizing ārādhana (loving, sustained worship) as the first step, it frames attainment as emerging from devotion and disciplined reverence rather than mere wanting.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects the ritual-technical approach associated with Vedanga practice: correct procedure and disciplined application (mantra-vidhi and aradhana) are treated as the key to achieving intended results.