Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 46
Dīpa-vidhi-vyākhyānam
Procedure for Lamp-Offering to Hanumān
गृहाणेति पदं पश्चाच्छेषं पूर्ववदुच्चरेत् । कूटादौ नित्यदीपे च मंत्रं सूर्याक्षरं वदेत् ॥ ४६ ॥
gṛhāṇeti padaṃ paścāccheṣaṃ pūrvavaduccaret | kūṭādau nityadīpe ca maṃtraṃ sūryākṣaraṃ vadet || 46 ||
Afterwards one should utter the word “gṛhāṇa” (“accept/receive”), and then recite the remaining portion just as stated earlier. At the beginning (kūṭa) and also before the ever-burning lamp, one should pronounce the mantra consisting of the Sun-syllable.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined mantra-prayoga: specific words, sequence, and ritual placements (beginning point and perpetual lamp) are treated as spiritually consequential for correct upāsanā.
By directing the devotee to offer recitation with the intent of “acceptance” (gṛhāṇa) and to maintain steady worship at a nitya-dīpa, it frames devotion as continuous, orderly service expressed through mantra and ritual attention.
It reflects technical mantra-application (prayoga) and precise recitation order—aligned with Śikṣā (correct utterance) and Kalpa-style ritual procedure—showing how placement and sequencing are integral to rites.