Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 123
The Exposition of the Maheśa Mantra
Mahēśa-mantra-prakāśana
भोजयेन्मधुरैर्भोज्यैर्ब्राह्मणान्वेदपारगान् । दीर्घमायुरवाप्नोति वांछितां विंदति श्रियम् ॥ १२३ ॥
bhojayenmadhurairbhojyairbrāhmaṇānvedapāragān | dīrghamāyuravāpnoti vāṃchitāṃ viṃdati śriyam || 123 ||
En nourrissant de mets doux et agréables les brāhmaṇas versés dans les Veda, on obtient une longue vie et l’on trouve la prospérité (śrī) désirée.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents annadāna (offering food) to Veda-mastered brāhmaṇas as a dharmic act that generates puṇya, yielding both longevity and auspicious prosperity (śrī) as its fruit.
While not explicitly naming a deity, it supports bhakti through sevā: honoring sacred knowledge-bearers with humble service and generosity, a core devotional ethic that purifies intention and attracts auspiciousness.
It reflects the applied side of Vedic discipline—proper dāna/annadāna within dharma-rites—where the worthiness of recipients (veda-pāraga brāhmaṇas) and the appropriate offering are emphasized as key ritual considerations.