Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 85

Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa

The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala

Devanagari script

घृतं च शर्करा दुग्धमपूपं कदलीपलम् । क्षौद्रं गुडं नालिकेरफलं लाजा तिलं दधि ॥ ८५ ॥

Transliteration

ghṛtaṃ ca śarkarā dugdhamapūpaṃ kadalīpalam | kṣaudraṃ guḍaṃ nālikeraphalaṃ lājā tilaṃ dadhi || 85 ||

Translation

Ferner soll man darbringen: Ghee, Zucker, Milch, süße Kuchen, Bananen; ebenso Honig, Jaggery (Rohzucker), Kokosnuss, gerösteten Reis (laja), Sesam und Dickmilch/Quark (dadhi).

Word by Word

• ghṛtam: ghee
• ghṛtam: Karma (कर्म/Object—offering items)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ghṛta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय (conjunction)

• śarkarā: sugar
• śarkarā: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śarkarā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• dugdham: milk
• dugdham: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dugdha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• apūpam: cake (apūpa)
• apūpam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: apūpa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Masculine/Neuter—usage varies), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• kadalī-palam: banana fruit
• kadalī-palam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kadalī (प्रातिपदिक) + pala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular); षष्ठी/सप्तमी-तत्पुरुषार्थः — 'fruit of banana'

• kṣaudram: honey
• kṣaudram: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kṣaudra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• guḍam: jaggery
• guḍam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: guḍa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• nālikera-phalam: coconut
• nālikera-phalam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nālikera (प्रातिपदिक) + phala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular); षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः — 'coconut fruit'

• lājāḥ: parched rice grains
• lājāḥ: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: lājā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), बहुवचन (Plural) (often used as pluralia tantum)

• tilam: sesame
• tilam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tila (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Masculine/Neuter—usage varies), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

• dadhi: curd/yogurt
• dadhi: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dadhi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (Nom/Acc), एकवचन (Singular)

Speaker

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

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 enumerates sattvic, auspicious food-substances commonly sanctioned for worship, vow-observances, and hospitality—supporting purity (śauca) and devotional offering (naivedya) in dharma-practice.

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

By specifying suitable naivedya-like items, it frames bhakti as expressed through tangible, pure offerings made with reverence—devotion becomes disciplined service (seva) aligned with scriptural vidhi.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual application (kalpa/vidhi) is implied: the verse functions like a procedural list of permitted offerings used in rites, vratas, and dana—practical guidance rather than philosophical exposition.