Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 34
द्वादशमासेषु अष्टमी-व्रत-कथनम्
Account of the Aṣṭamī Vow Across the Twelve Months
धान्याकं च यवानीं च शुंठीं खंडं च नारद । साज्यं रौप्ये धृतं पात्रे नैवेद्यं विनिवेदयेत् ॥ ३४ ॥
dhānyākaṃ ca yavānīṃ ca śuṃṭhīṃ khaṃḍaṃ ca nārada | sājyaṃ raupye dhṛtaṃ pātre naivedyaṃ vinivedayet || 34 ||
«Ô Nārada, qu’on offre en naivedya la coriandre, l’ajowan, le gingembre sec et le sucre ; et aussi le ghee—déposé dans un vase d’argent—qu’on présente dûment cette offrande de nourriture.»
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes bhakti expressed through disciplined, sattvic offerings—specific, pure ingredients and proper vessels—showing that devotion is supported by correct ritual conduct (ācāra).
Bhakti here is practical and embodied: the devotee honors the deity by preparing and presenting naivedya with care, purity, and prescribed items, treating the offering as a sacred act rather than mere food.
It reflects kalpa-style ritual detail (procedure and materials for worship), including the rule of using a specific vessel (silver) and specified ingredients for naivedya.