Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 126
The Exposition of the Krishna Mantra (Kṛṣṇa-mantra-prakāśa): Nyāsa, Dhyāna, Worship, Yantra, and Prayoga
अथ द्रव्याणि काम्येषु प्रोच्यंते तर्पणेषु च । तानि प्रोक्तविधानानामाश्रित्यान्यतमं भजेत् ॥ १२६ ॥
atha dravyāṇi kāmyeṣu procyaṃte tarpaṇeṣu ca | tāni proktavidhānānāmāśrityānyatamaṃ bhajet || 126 ||
À présent sont exposées les substances à employer dans les rites accomplis par désir, ainsi que dans les rites de tarpaṇa (oblations d’eau pour apaiser). S’appuyant sur les prescriptions déjà enseignées, que l’on adopte ce qui convient au rite que l’on entend accomplir.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined adherence to vidhi (prescribed procedure): spiritual efficacy in tarpana and other rites depends on selecting proper materials and following the taught method rather than improvisation.
While primarily ritual-technical, it supports bhakti by insisting that offerings meant to honor and satisfy divine beings and ancestors should be performed correctly and sincerely, aligning intention with proper sacred method.
Ritual praxis (kalpa-style procedural discipline) is highlighted: choosing appropriate dravya and applying the correct vidhi for kāmya rites and tarpana.