Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 103
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
लवणैः सर्षर्पैरैरितरैर्वाथ होमतः । सतैलाक्तैर्निशामध्ये त्वानयेद्वांछितां वधूम् ॥ १०३ ॥
lavaṇaiḥ sarṣarpairairitarairvātha homataḥ | satailāktairniśāmadhye tvānayedvāṃchitāṃ vadhūm || 103 ||
Durch Homa-Opfer mit Salz, Senfkörnern und ähnlichen Stoffen, die mit Öl bestrichen und ins Feuer gegeben werden, kann man zur Mitternacht bewirken, dass die gewünschte Braut herbeigebracht wird und unter Einfluss gerät.
Narada (teaching technical ritual applications within Book 1.3)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
The verse illustrates the Purana’s technical strand (Book 1.3) where ritual acts (homa and anointment) are presented as producing specific results, emphasizing the concept of karma-kāṇḍa efficacy when procedures are performed as prescribed.
This verse is primarily ritual-technical rather than bhakti-centered; it contrasts with bhakti teachings by focusing on result-oriented rites instead of surrender to Vishnu through devotion.
It highlights practical ritual-application knowledge—prayoga of homa (fire oblations), timing (niśā-madhya), and material specifics (salt, mustard, oil)—a technical discipline aligned with Vedanga-style procedural precision.