Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 4
The Exposition of the Dvādaśī Vow for the Twelve Months
Dvādaśī-vrata-nirṇaya and Mahā-dvādaśī Lakṣaṇas
नानाभक्ष्यसमोपेतं सहिरण्यं स्वशक्तितः । ताम्रपात्रं गुडोपेतं तस्योपरि निवेशयेत् ॥ ४ ॥
nānābhakṣyasamopetaṃ sahiraṇyaṃ svaśaktitaḥ | tāmrapātraṃ guḍopetaṃ tasyopari niveśayet || 4 ||
Selon ses moyens, qu’on prépare une offrande accompagnée de mets variés et d’or; puis, par-dessus, qu’on dépose un vase de cuivre garni de jaggery (sucre brut).
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that ritual giving and offerings should be performed thoughtfully and proportionately—“according to one’s capacity”—using auspicious substances (gold, copper, jaggery, and foods) arranged in a proper sequence.
Bhakti is expressed here through careful preparation of naivedya/offerings: devotion is not only emotion but also disciplined service—offering what one can, with sincerity and proper ritual order.
It reflects Kalpa (ritual procedure) through precise instructions on materials and placement (vessels, substances, sequence), emphasizing correct observance rather than abstract theory.