Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 26
Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
द्वे पवित्रे त्र्यङ्गुलेस्तः प्रोक्षिणी चतुरङ्गुला । आज्यस्थाली त्र्यङ्गुलाथ चरुस्थाली षडङ्गुला ॥ २६ ॥
dve pavitre tryaṅgulestaḥ prokṣiṇī caturaṅgulā | ājyasthālī tryaṅgulātha carusthālī ṣaḍaṅgulā || 26 ||
The two pavitra-rings of kuśa grass are each three aṅgulas in measure. The sprinkling ladle (prokṣiṇī) is four aṅgulas. The ghee-bowl (ājyasthālī) is three aṅgulas, and the pot for cooked oblation-rice (carusthālī) is six aṅgulas.
Sage Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes that sacred rites are strengthened by precision and purity: even small implements have prescribed measures, reflecting disciplined Dharma that supports inner purification.
While the verse is technical, it supports Bhakti by guiding devotees to perform worship and offerings correctly—order, cleanliness, and faithful attention become forms of reverence toward the Divine.
It highlights Kalpa-style ritual procedure and traditional measurement (aṅgula-based standards) for yajña utensils, aligning with Vedāṅga disciplines used to standardize and preserve correct practice.