Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 60
The Explanation of Sandhyā and Related Daily Observances
Saṅdhyā-ādi Nitya-karma-Vidhi
ततस्त्रिवारं दर्भेण भूमौ तोयं विनिःक्षिपेत् । सप्तधा तज्जलेनाथ मूर्द्धानमभिषेचयेत् ॥ ६० ॥
tatastrivāraṃ darbheṇa bhūmau toyaṃ viniḥkṣipet | saptadhā tajjalenātha mūrddhānamabhiṣecayet || 60 ||
Ensuite, avec un brin de darbha, qu’on verse l’eau sur le sol trois fois; puis, avec cette même eau, qu’on asperge (en onction) la tête sept fois.
Narada (in instruction mode within a Vedanga/ritual-technical context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It prescribes a precise shaucha (purificatory) sequence—using darbha and measured repetitions—signifying disciplined inner and outer purification before or during a rite.
Though procedural, it supports bhakti by emphasizing purity and careful observance; such regulated preparation is traditionally seen as making the body-mind fit for worship and remembrance of the deity.
Ritual prayoga (practical procedure) with darbha and specified counts (three and seven), reflecting technical liturgical discipline aligned with Kalpa-style observance and shaucha rules.