Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 139
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
आचम्याननशुद्धिं च कृत्वा तिष्टेत् कियत्क्षणम् । पुराणमितिहासं च श्रृणुयात्स्वजनैः सह ॥ १३९ ॥
ācamyānanaśuddhiṃ ca kṛtvā tiṣṭet kiyatkṣaṇam | purāṇamitihāsaṃ ca śrṛṇuyātsvajanaiḥ saha || 139 ||
Après avoir accompli l’ācamana et purifié la bouche, qu’on demeure recueilli un court instant ; puis, avec les siens, qu’on écoute le Purāṇa et l’Itihāsa.
Narada (teaching ritual protocol for śravaṇa of Purāṇa–Itihāsa, addressed within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that sacred hearing (śravaṇa) begins with bodily and verbal purity—ācamana and mouth-cleansing—followed by a calm, attentive pause, making the mind fit to receive Purāṇa–Itihāsa wisdom.
By emphasizing attentive listening to Purāṇas and Itihāsas—primary vehicles for bhakti-kathā—done with reverence and in the company of one’s own community, strengthening devotion through shared śravaṇa and satsanga.
Ritual discipline and correct preparatory conduct: ācamana (purificatory sipping) and speech-organ cleanliness before recitation/hearing, aligning practice with śrauta–smārta standards that support accurate chanting and respectful study.