Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 103
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
लवणैः सर्षर्पैरैरितरैर्वाथ होमतः । सतैलाक्तैर्निशामध्ये त्वानयेद्वांछितां वधूम् ॥ १०३ ॥
lavaṇaiḥ sarṣarpairairitarairvātha homataḥ | satailāktairniśāmadhye tvānayedvāṃchitāṃ vadhūm || 103 ||
En offrant l’homa avec du sel, des graines de moutarde et autres substances semblables dans le feu, après les avoir ointes d’huile, on peut, au cœur de la nuit, faire amener l’épouse désirée sous son influence.
Narada (teaching technical ritual applications within Book 1.3)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
The verse illustrates the Purana’s technical strand (Book 1.3) where ritual acts (homa and anointment) are presented as producing specific results, emphasizing the concept of karma-kāṇḍa efficacy when procedures are performed as prescribed.
This verse is primarily ritual-technical rather than bhakti-centered; it contrasts with bhakti teachings by focusing on result-oriented rites instead of surrender to Vishnu through devotion.
It highlights practical ritual-application knowledge—prayoga of homa (fire oblations), timing (niśā-madhya), and material specifics (salt, mustard, oil)—a technical discipline aligned with Vedanga-style procedural precision.