Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 64
Vyākaraṇa-saṅgraha: Pada–Vibhakti–Kāraka–Lakāra–Samāsa
क्रियावृत्तौ पंचकृत्वो द्विस्रिर्बहुश इत्यपि । द्वितयं त्रितपं चापि संख्यायां हि द्वयं त्रयम् ॥ ६४ ॥
kriyāvṛttau paṃcakṛtvo dvisrirbahuśa ityapi | dvitayaṃ tritapaṃ cāpi saṃkhyāyāṃ hi dvayaṃ trayam || 64 ||
“In the context of actions (ritual performance and repeated doing), the expressions ‘five times,’ ‘twice or thrice,’ and ‘many times’ are used. Likewise, in numerical counting, the terms ‘a pair’ and ‘a triad’ simply denote ‘two’ and ‘three’.”
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical exposition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It clarifies precise technical language so that dharma and ritual instructions are followed correctly—removing ambiguity that can distract the seeker and ensuring disciplined practice that supports moksha-oriented life.
Indirectly: bhakti practices often include repeated acts (japa, stotra, namasmaraṇa). The verse emphasizes understanding repetition-count terminology so devotional observances are performed as intended.
Vedanga-style technical usage (especially Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta-like clarification): it explains how certain words function in ritual-action contexts versus pure numerical counting.