Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 15
The Exposition of the Pratipadā Vrata for the Twelve Months
देवोद्यानभवं हृद्यं करवीरं समर्चयेत् । रक्ततन्तुरीधानं गंधधूपविलेपनैः ॥ १५ ॥
devodyānabhavaṃ hṛdyaṃ karavīraṃ samarcayet | raktatanturīdhānaṃ gaṃdhadhūpavilepanaiḥ || 15 ||
Qu’on rende un culte respectueux à la fleur de karavīra, charmante et née des jardins des dieux, avec du bois d’allumage ceint d’un fil rouge, et avec des onguents parfumés ainsi que de l’encens odorant pour la fumigation.
Narada (teaching ritual procedure within the Purva Bhaga dialogue tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes that devotion is expressed through respectful upacāras (ritual services): pure, pleasing offerings like flowers, incense, and fragrant pastes become outward signs of inner reverence in worship.
Bhakti here is practiced as attentive service—selecting auspicious, pleasing items and offering them with care—showing that love for the deity is cultivated through disciplined, heartfelt pūjā.
Ritual know-how (kalpa-prayoga style practice) is implied: choosing appropriate dravya (materials) for pūjā—flowers, dhūpa (incense), gandha (fragrance), and vilepana (anointing paste)—as part of formal worship procedure.