Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 16
Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
वन्ध्या दुष्टा च दीनाङ्गी मृतवत्सा स च या भवेत् । यज्ञार्थं गोमयं तस्या नाहरेदिति भाषितम् ॥ १६ ॥
vandhyā duṣṭā ca dīnāṅgī mṛtavatsā sa ca yā bhavet | yajñārthaṃ gomayaṃ tasyā nāharediti bhāṣitam || 16 ||
Il est enseigné que, pour le yajña, on ne doit pas recueillir la bouse d’une vache stérile, de mauvais naturel, au corps souffreteux, ni de celle dont le veau est mort.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes śauca (ritual purity) and dharmic discernment: even common sacred materials like gomaya must be obtained in a manner consistent with purity and auspiciousness in yajña.
While primarily ritual, it supports bhakti by insisting that worship and offerings be made with care, purity, and respect—outer discipline reinforcing inner devotion and reverence.
Kalpa (Vedāṅga of ritual procedure) is implied—rules governing suitability of materials used in yajña, including what sources are considered appropriate for sacrificial implements and substances.