Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24
Nirukta, Phonetic Variants, and Vedic Dhātu–Svara Taxonomy
अमादयः समुद्दिष्टाश्चतुर्स्रिंशद्धिशाब्दिकैः । द्विसप्ततिमिता मव्यमुखाश्चोदात्तबंधना ॥ २४ ॥
amādayaḥ samuddiṣṭāścatursriṃśaddhiśābdikaiḥ | dvisaptatimitā mavyamukhāścodāttabaṃdhanā || 24 ||
Ainsi, la série commençant par « amā » a été énoncée par les śābdika—au nombre de trente-deux, formulée au moyen des termes techniques de la science phonétique. Elle est mesurée à soixante-douze (unités), commence par la syllabe « ma » et se trouve liée à l’udātta (accent élevé).
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It highlights that correct Vedic sound—count, measure, and accent (udātta)—is treated as a disciplined sacred science, supporting purity of mantra-recitation that ultimately aids dharma and inner steadiness conducive to moksha.
While technical, it indirectly supports bhakti by emphasizing precise mantra and sacred sound; disciplined recitation and faithful adherence to śāstric rules are portrayed as a devotional offering performed with care.
Śikṣā (phonetics): the use of technical terms, numerical classification (32 and 72 measures), and the role of the udātta accent in correct Vedic chanting.