Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 3
Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
नक्षत्राधीश्वराख्यानं विस्तरेण यथातथम् । नक्षत्रकल्पे निर्दिष्टं ज्ञातव्यं तदिहापि च ॥ ३ ॥
nakṣatrādhīśvarākhyānaṃ vistareṇa yathātatham | nakṣatrakalpe nirdiṣṭaṃ jñātavyaṃ tadihāpi ca || 3 ||
El relato detallado de los señores que presiden las mansiones lunares (nakṣatras), tal como es en verdad, ha sido expuesto en el Nakṣatra-kalpa; esa misma enseñanza debe comprenderse también aquí.
Suta (narrating the discourse; internal teaching attributed to the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It validates that the Purana’s teaching aligns with established Jyotiṣa tradition, urging the reader to rely on authoritative, precise knowledge when applying dharma (especially time-related observances).
Indirectly: it supports bhakti-oriented vows and worship by pointing to correct calendrical and nakṣatra-based timing, ensuring devotional practices are performed in harmony with śāstra.
Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa—specifically the doctrine of nakṣatra-adhipatis (presiding rulers of lunar mansions) and the use of a technical source (Nakṣatra-kalpa) for ritual/observance calculations.