Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 117
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
द्विगुणं तत्र निक्षिप्य श्रपयेत्संस्कृतेऽनले । घृतेन सिक्तं सिक्थं तु कृत्वा तत्ससितं करे ॥ ११७ ॥
dviguṇaṃ tatra nikṣipya śrapayetsaṃskṛte'nale | ghṛtena siktaṃ sikthaṃ tu kṛtvā tatsasitaṃ kare || 117 ||
En y déposant une mesure double (de l’ingrédient), qu’on fasse bouillir sur un feu dûment préparé. Puis, après avoir humecté la cire avec du ghee, qu’on la façonne et qu’on la tienne en main avec une poudre blanche (sucre ou substance blanche).
Narada (instructional discourse within a technical/ritual section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes ritual precision—using proper measures, a properly prepared fire, and purified substances—reflecting the Kalpa-oriented discipline that supports dharmic practice.
Indirectly: by showing careful preparation and purity in ritual acts, it supports devotional observances where correct procedure is offered as a form of reverent service.
Kalpa/Vedanga-prayoga (procedural ritual science): measured quantities (dviguṇa), correct heating/cooking (śrapayet), and use of ritual materials like ghee and wax.