Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 119
Hanumān-mantra-kathana: Mantra-bheda, Nyāsa, Yantra, and Prayoga
प्रस्वापकाले शय्यायां स्मरेन्मंत्रमनन्यधीः । तस्य दुःस्वप्नचौरादिभयं नैव भवेत्क्वचित् ॥ ११९ ॥
prasvāpakāle śayyāyāṃ smarenmaṃtramananyadhīḥ | tasya duḥsvapnacaurādibhayaṃ naiva bhavetkvacit || 119 ||
Au moment de s’endormir, étendu sur la couche, qu’on se souvienne du mantra d’un esprit sans partage. Pour celui-là, la crainte des mauvais rêves, des voleurs et autres périls ne surgit jamais.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It teaches that one-pointed remembrance of a sacred mantra at bedtime functions as a protective discipline (rakṣā), stabilizing the mind and removing fear-producing impressions such as bad dreams and anxiety about harm.
By emphasizing ananyadhī—undivided attention—the verse points to bhakti as steady inner recollection (smaraṇa) rather than mere external ritual, making devotion continuous even at the threshold of sleep.
It highlights a practical prayoga of mantra-smaraṇa tied to disciplined mental focus (ananya-dhī), aligning with Vedāṅga-style applied knowledge where correct, attentive use of mantra is treated as a method for tangible results (rakṣā and peace of mind).