Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 11

The Second Twelve-Month Vrata: Dvitīyā Observances and Their Fruits

Devanagari script

द्विजादिभिर्व्रती सार्धं परिक्रम्य पुरादिकम् । जलाशयांतिकं गत्वा कारयेच्च महोत्सवम् ॥ ११ ॥

Transliteration

dvijādibhirvratī sārdhaṃ parikramya purādikam | jalāśayāṃtikaṃ gatvā kārayecca mahotsavam || 11 ||

Translation

The votary who observes the vow, together with brāhmaṇas and other devotees, should circumambulate the town and its sacred places; then, going near a reservoir of water, he should have a grand festival performed.

Word by Word

• dvija-ādibhiḥ: with Brahmins and others
• dvija-ādibhiḥ: Sahakāraka (सहकारक; सह-योगे)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dvija + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन); समासः—तत्पुरुषः (dvijādayaḥ)

• vratī: the vow-observer
• vratī: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vratin (व्रतिन्) (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular (एकवचन)

• sārdham: together
• sārdham: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sārdham (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb/particle meaning ‘together’ (सह-अर्थक अव्यय)

• parikramya: having circumambulated
• parikramya: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण; पूर्वकाले)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pari-√kram (क्रम्) (धातु)
• Form: Absolutive/Gerund (क्त्वान्त/ल्यप्), ‘having circumambulated’

• pura-ādikam: the town and the like (places)
• pura-ādikam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pura + ādi + ka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter (नपुंसकलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); समासः—तत्पुरुषः (puraṃ ca ādiś ca—‘town etc.’)

• jalāśaya-antikam: near the water-reservoir
• jalāśaya-antikam: Karma (कर्म; गन्तव्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: jalāśaya + antika (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter (नपुंसकलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); समासः—तत्पुरुषः (jalāśayasya antikam)

• gatvā: having gone
• gatvā: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण; पूर्वकाले)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √gam (गम्) (धातु)
• Form: Absolutive/Gerund (क्त्वा), ‘having gone’

• kārayet: should cause to be done / should arrange
• kārayet: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √kṛ (कृ) (धातु)
• Form: Causative (णिच्), Optative (विधिलिङ्), 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular (एकवचन), Parasmaipada (परस्मैपद)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction/particle (समुच्चय-अव्यय)

• mahā-utsavam: a great festival
• mahā-utsavam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahā + utsava (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); समासः—कर्मधारयः (mahān utsavaḥ)

Speaker

Narada (teaching in a vrata/utsava context within Book 1.4 narration)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: vira

FAQs

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

It frames vrata-observance as a communal, place-sanctifying act: circumambulation (parikramā) honors the sacred geography, and the mahotsava near water emphasizes purity, auspiciousness, and public devotion.

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

Bhakti here is expressed through shared, outward worship—procession with dvijas and devotees, and organizing a public festival—turning personal vow into collective remembrance and celebration of dharma.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual procedure (kalpa-style practice) is implied: how to structure a vrata—parikrama, choosing an auspicious/purifying location near water, and formally arranging (kārayet) a mahotsava with officiants.