Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 188
The Exposition of Nṛsiṁha Worship-Mantras, Nyāsa, Mudrās, Yantras, Kavaca, and Nṛsiṁha Gāyatrī
ग्रासकान्ते महापश्चात्पिशितासृगितीरयेत् । लंपटान्ते खेचरीति सिद्ध्य्न्ते तु प्रदायक ॥ १८८ ॥
grāsakānte mahāpaścātpiśitāsṛgitīrayet | laṃpaṭānte khecarīti siddhynte tu pradāyaka || 188 ||
À la fin de la (prescrite) bouchée, qu’on prononce le grand mantra « piśitāsṛk ». À la fin du rite nommé « laṃpaṭa », qu’on prononce « khecarī ». On dit que ceux-ci confèrent la siddhi (l’accomplissement).
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It emphasizes that mantra-prayoga is not only about the words but also about correct placement in the ritual sequence—specific utterances at defined endpoints are said to produce siddhi (effective fruition).
Indirectly: it shows disciplined observance and precision in sacred practice, which in the Purāṇic framework supports purity and steadiness—qualities that strengthen devotion even when the verse itself is technical.
It highlights a prayoga-style rule aligned with Śikṣā/ritual phonetics and procedural ritual science—when to utter specific formulae (at the ‘end’ markers) to ensure the intended efficacy.