Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 52
Tithi-Nirṇaya for Vratas: Ekādaśī Rules, Saṅkrānti Punya-kāla, Eclipse Observances, and Prāyaścitta
पूर्वा गृहस्थैः कार्यात्र यतिभिश्चोत्तरा तिथिः । उपोष्यैव द्वितीयेति केचिदाहुश्च भक्तितः ॥ ५२ ॥
pūrvā gṛhasthaiḥ kāryātra yatibhiścottarā tithiḥ | upoṣyaiva dvitīyeti kecidāhuśca bhaktitaḥ || 52 ||
Aquí, los jefes de hogar (gṛhastha) deben observar el tithi anterior, mientras que los renunciantes (yati) han de observar el tithi posterior. Y algunos devotos, movidos por la bhakti hacia Śrī Viṣṇu, dicen que se debe ayunar y cumplir el voto en el segundo día mismo.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within the vrata/tithi discussion)
Vrata: Ekadashi (contextual)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that devotional observances must be aligned with dharma and eligibility: householders and renunciants may follow different tithi rules, yet the core aim remains sincere devotion expressed through disciplined fasting and observance.
Bhakti is shown as both rule-guided and heartfelt: while tithi selection follows tradition (earlier for gṛhasthas, later for yatis), some devotees emphasize devotion by fasting on the following day as well, prioritizing earnest worship and restraint.
It reflects Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa-style tithi-nirṇaya (lunar-day determination) used in vrata scheduling—how to choose the correct observance day when tithis shift, with different prescriptions based on āśrama (life-stage).