Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 70
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
नार्पयेत्कुसुमं पत्रं फलं देवे ह्यधोमुखम् । पुष्पपत्रादिकं विप्र यथोत्पन्नं तथार्पयेत् ॥ ७० ॥
nārpayetkusumaṃ patraṃ phalaṃ deve hyadhomukham | puṣpapatrādikaṃ vipra yathotpannaṃ tathārpayet || 70 ||
On ne doit pas offrir à la Divinité une fleur, une feuille ou un fruit tourné vers le bas. Ô brāhmane, fleurs, feuilles et autres doivent être offerts tels qu’ils naissent, dans leur orientation naturelle.
Sanatkumāra (in instruction to Nārada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches reverent precision in worship: offerings should be presented in a dignified, natural orientation, expressing attentiveness and respect toward the deity.
Bhakti is shown as careful, mindful service (sevā) in pūjā—devotion is not only emotion but also disciplined, respectful conduct in offering.
It reflects ritual protocol aligned with Kalpa (a Vedāṅga dealing with procedures): correct method and orientation of offerings is part of proper pūjā-vidhi.