Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 31
The Account of the Third-day Vow Observed through the Twelve Months
Tṛtīyā-vrata
ततस्तु कांचने पात्रे राजते चापि ताम्रके । वैणवे मृन्मये वापि विन्यस्यान्नं सदक्षिणम् ॥ ३१ ॥
tatastu kāṃcane pātre rājate cāpi tāmrake | vaiṇave mṛnmaye vāpi vinyasyānnaṃ sadakṣiṇam || 31 ||
Ensuite, plaçant la nourriture avec la dakṣiṇā due dans un récipient d’or, d’argent ou de cuivre—voire dans un récipient de bambou ou de terre cuite—qu’on l’offre comme il convient.
Narada (teaching within a ritual/vidhi context; dialogue tradition associated with Sanatkumara line)
Vrata: Hāritālaka-vrata (context)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that the sanctity of offering (dāna/annadāna) depends on correct intention and completeness—food should be offered with dakṣiṇā—while the material of the vessel may vary according to capacity.
By emphasizing a reverential, properly completed offering (food plus dakṣiṇā), it aligns ritual action with devotional sincerity—serving the worthy becomes a practical expression of bhakti and dharma.
Ritual procedure (kalpa/vidhi) is implied: the verse specifies practical rules for arranging an offering, including acceptable materials for the offering vessel and the necessity of dakṣiṇā.