Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 36
The Description of the Four Durgā Mantras
अनेन विधिना लक्ष्मीं पुत्रान्पौत्रान्धनं यशः । नारीमायुः सुखं धर्ममिष्टं च समवाप्नुयात् ॥ ३६ ॥
anena vidhinā lakṣmīṃ putrānpautrāndhanaṃ yaśaḥ | nārīmāyuḥ sukhaṃ dharmamiṣṭaṃ ca samavāpnuyāt || 36 ||
En suivant cette méthode, on obtient Lakṣmī (la prospérité), des fils et des petits-fils, la richesse, la renommée, une épouse, la longue vie, le bonheur, le dharma, et tout ce qui est désiré.
Narada (teaching, in the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It functions as a phala-śruti (statement of results), affirming that faithful adherence to the prescribed vidhi yields both worldly well-being (prosperity, family, fame) and dharmic merit, aligning desire with righteous practice.
While not explicitly naming bhakti, it reflects the Purāṇic pattern that disciplined observance of sacred procedures—performed with reverence—supports dharma and prepares the practitioner for higher devotional orientation by stabilizing life through sattvic gains.
The emphasis is on vidhi—correct ritual procedure—consistent with Vedāṅga concerns such as Kalpa (ritual method). The verse underscores that accurate performance and adherence to injunctions are central to achieving the stated fruits.