Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 52
The Account of the Ekādaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
ऋग्यजुःसाममंत्रैश्च वाद्यैर्नानाविधैरपि । द्राक्षेक्षुदाडिमैश्चान्यै रंभाश्रृंगाटकादिभिः ॥ ५२ ॥
ṛgyajuḥsāmamaṃtraiśca vādyairnānāvidhairapi | drākṣekṣudāḍimaiścānyai raṃbhāśrṛṃgāṭakādibhiḥ || 52 ||
With mantras from the Ṛg, Yajur, and Sāma Vedas, and with many kinds of musical instruments; and with offerings of grapes, sugarcane, pomegranates, and other items such as bananas and water-chestnuts, and the like.
Narada (within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framework typical of this section)
Vrata: Bodhinī-vrata (contextual sequence)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights the integrated form of worship—Vedic mantra-recitation (śruti-based sanctity), auspicious music (maṅgala), and pure offerings (naivedya)—as a complete devotional presentation to the deity.
Bhakti here is expressed as reverent service (upacāra): praising with Vedic mantras, creating a sacred atmosphere with music, and offering wholesome fruits—devotion made tangible through disciplined, joyful worship.
The verse implies correct mantra-usage from the three Vedas, which traditionally relies on Śikṣā (proper pronunciation) and Kalpa (ritual procedure) to apply mantra and offerings appropriately in worship.