Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 13
Dhvajāropaṇa and Dhvajāgopaṇa: Procedure, Stotra, and Phala (Merit) of Raising Viṣṇu’s Flag
ततो गोचर्ममात्रघं तु स्थण्डिलं चोपलिप्य वै । आधायान्गिं स्वगृह्योत्त्या ह्याज्यभागादिकं क्रमात् ॥ १३ ॥
tato gocarmamātraghaṃ tu sthaṇḍilaṃ copalipya vai | ādhāyāngiṃ svagṛhyottyā hyājyabhāgādikaṃ kramāt || 13 ||
Ensuite, après avoir enduit le sthaṇḍila, l’aire rituelle de la taille d’une peau de vache, qu’on établisse le feu sacré selon les prescriptions de sa propre tradition Gṛhya; puis, dans l’ordre convenable, qu’on accomplisse les offrandes de ghee et les autres parts prescrites.
Sūta (narrating the teaching lineage; ritual instruction as transmitted in the Purāṇic dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that sacred rites begin with purity, correct preparation of the ritual space, and faithful adherence to śāstric order—outer discipline supporting inner reverence and dharmic intention.
Though primarily ritual, it frames worship as careful service: preparing the altar, establishing fire, and offering ghee in order mirrors bhakti as attentive, rule-guided devotion (sevā) offered without negligence.
Kalpa (especially Gṛhya-kalpa) is central: it points to following one’s Gṛhya-sūtra for agni establishment and the prescribed sequence of ājya offerings, showing the technical discipline of ritual procedure.