Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 109
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
राजीमरीचिलोणोत्थां पुत्तलीं जुहुयान्निशि । प्रपदाभ्यां च जंघाभ्यां जानुभ्यामुरुयुग्मतः ॥ १०९ ॥
rājīmarīciloṇotthāṃ puttalīṃ juhuyānniśi | prapadābhyāṃ ca jaṃghābhyāṃ jānubhyāmuruyugmataḥ || 109 ||
La nuit, on doit offrir au feu une petite figurine préparée à partir de l'efflorescence saline de la moutarde, pour les pieds, les jambes, les genoux et les cuisses.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within Vedanga/ritual-technical teaching)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
The verse reflects the Narada Purana’s technical-ritual worldview: specific homa offerings are prescribed as dharmic remedies, aligning bodily well-being with disciplined Vedic procedure and purity of observance.
This verse is primarily procedural rather than explicitly bhakti-centered; however, it supports bhakti indirectly by emphasizing faithful adherence to prescribed rites, which in the Purana framework is a form of reverent, obedient practice.
It highlights applied ritual science—precise materials, timing (night performance), and targeted intention—characteristic of Vedanga-linked prayoga (practical procedure) used in homa-based remedial rites.