Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 162
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
विदध्यात्साधनं प्राग्वद्वर्णलक्षं पयोव्रतः । त्रिस्वादुसिक्तैररुणैरंबुजैर्हवनं चरेत् ॥ १६२ ॥
vidadhyātsādhanaṃ prāgvadvarṇalakṣaṃ payovrataḥ | trisvādusiktairaruṇairaṃbujairhavanaṃ caret || 162 ||
Que l’observant du vœu du lait prépare les instruments rituels comme il a été dit auparavant, marqués des signes de couleur prescrits ; puis qu’il accomplisse le homa avec des lotus rouges aspergés des trois substances douces.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within the vrata-vidhi section)
Vrata: Payovrata (milk-vow)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that a vrata becomes spiritually effective when supported by correct sādhana (requisites) and precise homa-offerings, aligning outer ritual purity with inner discipline.
By prescribing reverent, beautiful offerings (red lotuses) and sweet sanctified substances, it trains the devotee to express devotion through careful worship and heartfelt ritual service.
It highlights kalpa-style ritual procedure: preparing prescribed implements, observing color/mark conventions, and performing a specific havana with defined materials—core applied knowledge of Vedic ritual practice.