Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 68
The Exposition of the Saptamī Vow Observed Across Twelve Months
Saptamī-vrata-prakāśana
अनेन विधिना यस् कुरुते पुत्रसप्तमीः । लभते स तु सत्पुत्रं चिरायुषमनामयम् ॥ ६८ ॥
anena vidhinā yas kurute putrasaptamīḥ | labhate sa tu satputraṃ cirāyuṣamanāmayam || 68 ||
Quiconque observe le vœu de Putra-saptamī selon cette procédure prescrite obtient un fils vertueux, de longue vie et exempt de maladie.
Narada (teaching the merit/phala of the vrata within the dialogue framework attributed to Narada’s instruction)
Vrata: Putra-saptamī
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents the phala-śruti (stated result) of a vrata: faithful observance of Putra-saptamī, done exactly as prescribed, is said to yield the blessing of righteous progeny along with health and longevity.
Bhakti here is expressed as disciplined devotional practice—performing a sacred observance with śraddhā and adherence to vidhi—where devotion is shown through ritual commitment and reverence for scriptural injunction.
It emphasizes kalpa/ritual method (vidhi) and vrata-phala logic: the efficacy is linked to correct procedure and timing of the observance, reflecting practical ritual discipline rather than grammar or astrology in this specific verse.