Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 70
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
नार्पयेत्कुसुमं पत्रं फलं देवे ह्यधोमुखम् । पुष्पपत्रादिकं विप्र यथोत्पन्नं तथार्पयेत् ॥ ७० ॥
nārpayetkusumaṃ patraṃ phalaṃ deve hyadhomukham | puṣpapatrādikaṃ vipra yathotpannaṃ tathārpayet || 70 ||
No debe ofrecerse al Deva una flor, una hoja o un fruto con el rostro vuelto hacia abajo. Oh brāhmaṇa, flores, hojas y demás han de ofrecerse tal como nacen, en su orientación natural.
Sanatkumāra (in instruction to Nārada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches reverent precision in worship: offerings should be presented in a dignified, natural orientation, expressing attentiveness and respect toward the deity.
Bhakti is shown as careful, mindful service (sevā) in pūjā—devotion is not only emotion but also disciplined, respectful conduct in offering.
It reflects ritual protocol aligned with Kalpa (a Vedāṅga dealing with procedures): correct method and orientation of offerings is part of proper pūjā-vidhi.