Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 4
The Narration of the Navamī Vow Observed Across the Twelve Months
गोभूतिलहरिरण्याद्येर्वस्त्रालंकरणेस्तथा । एव यः कुरुते भक्त्या श्रीरामनवमीव्रतम् ॥ ४ ॥
gobhūtilahariraṇyādyervastrālaṃkaraṇestathā | eva yaḥ kurute bhaktyā śrīrāmanavamīvratam || 4 ||
Ainsi, quiconque observe avec dévotion le vœu de Śrī Rāmanavamī—en offrant des vaches, des terres, du sésame, de l’or, ainsi que des vêtements et des ornements—accomplit réellement le vrata tel qu’il est prescrit.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: Śrī-Rāmanavamī-vrata
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that Śrī Rāmanavamī is not only a ritual day but a devotion-centered vrata supported by dāna (charitable gifting), aligning worship with generosity and dharmic conduct.
Bhakti is emphasized as the inner motive (bhaktyā) behind the observance; the external acts—gifts like cows, land, sesame, gold, clothes, and ornaments—become meaningful when performed as offerings to Śrī Rāma with devotion.
Ritual procedure and gifting norms (kalpa-style vrata/dāna practice) are implied—what items are auspicious for donation during a vrata and how devotional intent governs the rite.