Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 15
Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
मेदिनी मेदसा व्याप्ता मधुकैटभदैत्ययोः । गोमयेनोपलेप्येयं तदर्थमिति नारद ॥ १५ ॥
medinī medasā vyāptā madhukaiṭabhadaityayoḥ | gomayenopalepyeyaṃ tadarthamiti nārada || 15 ||
«La terre est pénétrée par la graisse des asuras Madhu et Kaiṭabha. C’est pourquoi, afin de la purifier et de la protéger, il convient de l’enduire de bouse de vache, pour cette raison même», déclara Nārada.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It frames ritual purity (śauca) as a spiritual safeguard: the ground, associated with demonic impurity, is ritually reclaimed through gomaya—treated as a sacred purifier—so that dharmic acts can be performed in a protected, sattvic space.
Bhakti is supported by proper sacred-space preparation: purifying the place of worship helps establish a conducive environment for Vishnu-oriented devotion, japa, and vrata observance by minimizing ritual obstacles and cultivating sattva.
It reflects Kalpa (ritual procedure) and Dharmaśāstra-style śauca norms—using prescribed purificatory substances (like gomaya) for cleansing and consecrating surfaces before rites and vows.