Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24

Pūrṇimā-vrata (Lakṣmī–Nārāyaṇa-vrata): Observance, Moon Arghya, and Annual Udyāpana

Devanagari script

बहुदापसमाकीर्णं किङ्किणीजालशोभितम् । दर्पंणैश्चामरैश्चैव कलशैश्च समावृतम् ॥ २४ ॥

Transliteration

bahudāpasamākīrṇaṃ kiṅkiṇījālaśobhitam | darpaṃṇaiścāmaraiścaiva kalaśaiśca samāvṛtam || 24 ||

Translation

Il était rempli de serviteurs et de suites de maintes sortes, orné de réseaux de clochettes tintantes, et entouré de miroirs, de chāmaras (éventails en queue de yak) et de kalaśas (vases d’eau auspiceux).

Word by Word

• bahu-dāpa-samākīrṇam: filled with many lamps
• bahu-dāpa-samākīrṇam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: bahu (प्रातिपदिक) + dāpa (प्रातिपदिक) + sam-ā-kṛ (धातु) → samākīrṇa (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); tatpuruṣa: 'filled with many lamps' (बहुभिः दीपैः समाकीर्णम्)

• kiṅkiṇī-jāla-śobhitam: adorned with a net of small bells
• kiṅkiṇī-jāla-śobhitam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kiṅkiṇī (प्रातिपदिक) + jāla (प्रातिपदिक) + śubh (धातु) → śobhita (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); tatpuruṣa: 'adorned with a net of bells' (किङ्किणीनां जालेन शोभितम्)

• darpaṇaiḥ: with mirrors
• darpaṇaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: darpaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• cāmaraiḥ: with fly-whisks
• cāmaraiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: cāmara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• eva: indeed
• eva: Avadhāraṇa (अवधारण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), particle of emphasis (निश्चय/अवधारण)

• kalaśaiḥ: with pots
• kalaśaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kalaśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural (बहुवचन)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (अव्यय), conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक)

• samāvṛtam: surrounded/covered
• samāvṛtam: Viśeṣaṇa of Karma (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sam-ā-vṛ (धातु) → samāvṛta (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त/PPP) used adjectivally; Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); agrees with maṇḍapam (from previous verse context)

Speaker

Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none (udyāpana/maṇḍapa context)

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

The verse highlights śubha-lakṣaṇas (auspicious marks) of a sacred or royal setting—bells, mirrors, chowries, and kalaśas—signifying purity, welcome, and devotional readiness for worship or a divine/saintly presence.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is expressed through upacāra (loving offerings and honor): beautifying the space, arranging auspicious items, and serving with attendants—outer reverence that supports inner remembrance and devotion.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual practice (kalpa/ācāra) is implied: the use of kalaśa, cāmara, and other upacāras aligns with traditional pūjā-vidhi and auspicious setup principles used in Vedic and Purāṇic worship contexts.