Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 111
Pañca-prakṛti-nirūpaṇa and Mantra-vidhi: Rādhā, Mahālakṣmī, Durgā, Sarasvatī, Sāvitrī; plus Sāvitrī-Pañjara
स्वाहांतो मनुराख्यातः सावित्र्या वसुवर्णवान् । ऋषिर्ब्रह्मास्य गायत्री छंदः प्रोक्तं च देवता ॥ १११ ॥
svāhāṃto manurākhyātaḥ sāvitryā vasuvarṇavān | ṛṣirbrahmāsya gāyatrī chaṃdaḥ proktaṃ ca devatā || 111 ||
On déclare que le mantra est celui qui se termine par « svāhā » ; son ṛṣi est Brahmā ; son mètre est Gāyatrī ; et la divinité présidante est Sāvitrī, rayonnante comme les Vasus.
Narada (teaching in a Vedanga/ritual-technical context, traditionally within dialogue framed around Sanatkumara)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It preserves the traditional mantra-identity markers—ṛṣi, chandas, and devatā—so the mantra is approached with correct lineage (ṛṣi), correct vibrational form (metre), and correct divine focus (deity), ensuring both inner reverence and ritual precision.
By naming Sāvitrī as the devatā, the verse directs devotion toward a specific divine form while chanting/performing offerings, turning technical recitation into deity-centered worship rather than mere sound or procedure.
It highlights Chandas (metre—Gāyatrī) and Mantra-prayoga conventions (ṛṣi–chandas–devatā and the “svāhā” ending used in homa/oblations), which are core to accurate ritual application.