Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 172
The Account of the Lalitā Hymn, the Protective Armor
Kavaca), and the Thousand Names (Sahasranāma
नवावृत्त्या मन्मथाभो विक्षोभयति भूतलम् । दशावृत्त्या पठेन्नित्यं वाग्लक्ष्मीकांतिसिद्धये ॥ १७२ ॥
navāvṛttyā manmathābho vikṣobhayati bhūtalam | daśāvṛttyā paṭhennityaṃ vāglakṣmīkāṃtisiddhaye || 172 ||
Par neuf répétitions, celui qui resplendit tel Manmatha (Kāma) ébranle la terre. Par dix répétitions, qu’on le récite chaque jour afin d’obtenir la perfection de la parole, la prospérité et l’éclat.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
FAQs
It teaches a disciplined, count-based recitation (āvṛtti) method and links specific repetition numbers with defined fruits—worldly attraction/impact and the refined attainments of speech, prosperity, and personal radiance.
Bhakti here is expressed as faithful daily pāṭha (nityam paṭhet): steady remembrance through recitation that purifies expression (vāk) and aligns one’s life with auspiciousness (lakṣmī) and inner/outer brilliance (kānti).
It highlights a technical recitation protocol—āvṛtti (repetition count) and nitya-pāṭha (daily practice)—a common Vedāṅga-style procedural emphasis used to standardize ritual/chanting outcomes.