Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 141
The Explanation of Sandhyā and Related Daily Observances
Saṅdhyā-ādi Nitya-karma-Vidhi
दीपिका रेचिका चापि मोचिका च पराभिधा । सूक्ष्मासूक्ष्मामृता ज्ञानामृता चाप्यायिनी तथा ॥ १४१ ॥
dīpikā recikā cāpi mocikā ca parābhidhā | sūkṣmāsūkṣmāmṛtā jñānāmṛtā cāpyāyinī tathā || 141 ||
On l’appelle aussi Dīpikā (l’Illuminatrice), Recikā (la Purificatrice/qui vide), Mocikā (la Libératrice) et Parā (la Suprême). De même, elle est Sūkṣmā (la Subtile), Asūkṣmāmṛtā (le Nectar au-delà du subtil), Jñānāmṛtā (le Nectar de la Connaissance) et encore Āpyāyinī (la Nourricière).
Sanatkumara (in dialogue context with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
The verse lists traditional epithets that describe mantra/inner spiritual power by its functions—illumination, purification, liberation, subtlety, and nourishment—showing that one reality is approached through multiple experiential names.
While framed in technical vocabulary, the names imply devotional transformation: the Divine (or Divine mantra) ‘illumines’ the heart, ‘purifies’ tendencies, and ‘liberates’ the devotee—core outcomes of Vishnu-bhakti even when taught through mantra-śāstra language.
It reflects mantra-śāstra/vedāṅga-style classification: assigning precise names to subtle effects (illumination, cleansing, nourishment), useful for disciplined recitation, contemplation, and understanding how mantras are described in technical traditions.