Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 136
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
कृत्वा पुत्तलिकां सम्यग्धृदये नामसंयुताम् । प्राग्वच्छित्वायसैस्तीक्ष्णैः शस्त्रैः पुत्तलिकां हुनेत् ॥ १३६ ॥
kṛtvā puttalikāṃ samyagdhṛdaye nāmasaṃyutām | prāgvacchitvāyasaistīkṣṇaiḥ śastraiḥ puttalikāṃ hunet || 136 ||
Après avoir façonné correctement une petite effigie et y avoir inscrit le nom visé dans la région du cœur, conformément à ce qui fut prescrit, qu’on la tranche avec des instruments de fer aiguisés, puis qu’on l’offre au feu rituel.
Narada (in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
The verse emphasizes the principle that ritual action (karma) becomes targeted and efficacious through precise specification—here symbolized by placing the intended name at the heart of the effigy—followed by a formally prescribed offering into fire.
This particular verse is primarily procedural rather than devotional: it focuses on correct ritual method (prayoga) and does not directly teach Vishnu-bhakti; its relevance to bhakti would be indirect, insofar as disciplined, rule-based worship can accompany devotion.
It highlights ritual prayoga and precision in karmakāṇḍa-style procedure—how a rite is executed step-by-step (including naming, tool specification, and homa offering), aligning with technical disciplines used to systematize yajña practices.