Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 32
The Account of the Third-day Vow Observed through the Twelve Months
Tṛtīyā-vrata
सफलं च सवस्त्रं च द्विजाय प्रतिपादयेत् । तदंते पारणं कुर्यादिष्टबन्धुजनैः सह ॥ ३२ ॥
saphalaṃ ca savastraṃ ca dvijāya pratipādayet | tadaṃte pāraṇaṃ kuryādiṣṭabandhujanaiḥ saha || 32 ||
One should present fruits and a garment to a brāhmaṇa. Thereafter, at its conclusion, one should perform the pāraṇa—the proper closing and breaking of the observance—together with dear friends and relatives.
Narada (instructional narration within the vrata/ritual context)
Vrata: Hāritālaka-vrata (context)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes that a vow becomes complete through dāna (charitable giving) and proper pāraṇa—ending the observance in a disciplined, dharmic way rather than abruptly.
By linking observance to generosity and respectful completion, it frames devotion as practical service—honoring sacred discipline and supporting the dvija as part of one’s religious duty.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied: it prescribes the correct sequence—dāna to a brāhmaṇa and then pāraṇa—showing how vows are ritually concluded.