Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 118
The Description of the Worship of Rāma and Others
Rāmādi-pūjā-vidhāna
एवं ध्यात्वा जपेद्वर्णलक्षं त्रिमधुरान्वितैः । बिल्पपत्रैः फलैः पुष्पैस्तिलैर्वा पंकजैर्हुनेत् ॥ ११८ ॥
evaṃ dhyātvā japedvarṇalakṣaṃ trimadhurānvitaiḥ | bilpapatraiḥ phalaiḥ puṣpaistilairvā paṃkajairhunet || 118 ||
Après avoir ainsi médité, qu’on accomplisse le japa jusqu’à la mesure de cent mille syllabes ; puis, avec des offrandes accompagnées des « trois douceurs », qu’on fasse le homa avec des feuilles de bilva, des fruits, des fleurs, du sésame ou des lotus.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that meditation (dhyāna), disciplined mantra-recitation to a fixed count (varṇa-lakṣa), and consecrated offerings (homa) together form a complete sādhana—uniting inner contemplation with outward ritual purity.
By prescribing sustained japa and devotional offerings, it frames bhakti as steady remembrance of the deity through mantra, supported by simple sacred substances offered with reverence.
It reflects ritual precision (kalpa-style procedure): fixed numerical discipline for japa, and prescribed homa materials (dravyas) and additives like trimadhura—showing technical guidance for correct performance.