Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 149
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
एवं संसिद्धमंत्रस्तु मंत्रितैश्चुलुकोदकैः । फणिदष्टमृतानां तु मुखे संताड्य जीवयेत् ॥ १४९ ॥
evaṃ saṃsiddhamaṃtrastu maṃtritaiśculukodakaiḥ | phaṇidaṣṭamṛtānāṃ tu mukhe saṃtāḍya jīvayet || 149 ||
Así, cuando el mantra ha sido plenamente perfeccionado, con agua consagrada por ese mantra en un cuenco de la mano (culuka), debe golpearse la boca de quienes han muerto por mordedura de serpiente y, de ese modo, devolverles la vida.
Narada (teaching in a technical/ritual context, traditionally within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framing)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It emphasizes mantra-siddhi (the accomplished potency of a mantra) and the faith-based, disciplined application of consecrated substances, presenting mantra as a sacred power that can remove even extreme afflictions.
While primarily technical, it implies devotion through disciplined reliance on sacred speech (mantra) and reverent ritual action—treating mantra as divine aid rather than mere technique.
It highlights mantra-prayoga (applied ritual procedure) and the use of mantrita-udaka (consecrated water), reflecting technical ritual science associated with Vedanga-oriented practice and protective rites.