Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 69
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
सिद्ध्यंति पूजनात्तत्र तथा तत्प्रोक्तकालतः । किंशुकैर्भूषणावाप्तौ पाटलैर्गजसिद्धये ॥ ६९ ॥
siddhyaṃti pūjanāttatra tathā tatproktakālataḥ | kiṃśukairbhūṣaṇāvāptau pāṭalairgajasiddhaye || 69 ||
In that rite, the intended fruits are fulfilled by worship, and likewise by performing it at the time prescribed. With kiṃśuka flowers one attains ornaments; with pāṭala flowers one gains success connected with elephants.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical-ritual context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that ritual efficacy depends on both sincere worship (pūjā) and correct timing (kāla), showing the Purana’s technical stance that means and time jointly shape results.
Bhakti appears here as disciplined worship: devotion is expressed through careful offerings and observance of prescribed times, integrating reverence with precise ritual conduct.
Kāla-niyama (time-determination) is central—aligned with Jyotiṣa-style timing for rites—along with dravya-niyama (selection of ritual materials) for specific intended outcomes.