Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 71
द्वादशमासेषु अष्टमी-व्रत-कथनम्
Account of the Aṣṭamī Vow Across the Twelve Months
व्रतेनानेन संतुष्टा भवताद्विष्णुवल्लभा । चेतस्रः प्रतिमास्तास्तु श्रोत्रियेभ्यः समर्पयेत् ॥ ७१ ॥
vratenānena saṃtuṣṭā bhavatādviṣṇuvallabhā | cetasraḥ pratimāstāstu śrotriyebhyaḥ samarpayet || 71 ||
Semoga Dewi, kekasih Viṣṇu, berkenan oleh vrata ini. Sesudah itu, persembahkanlah keempat arca tersebut kepada para brāhmaṇa śrotriya yang berilmu Weda.
Narada (instructional narration within the vrata context, traditionally relayed in Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framework)
Vrata: none (vrata-vidhi context; specific name not stated here)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It links vrata (disciplined observance) with divine grace—seeking the pleasure of Viṣṇu’s beloved (Śrī/Lakṣmī)—and completes the rite through dāna (meritorious gifting) to qualified Vedic recipients.
Bhakti is expressed not only through inner intent but through structured worship: performing a vow to please the deity and offering sacred gifts respectfully, reinforcing humility and service to the divine and the dharmic community.
Ritual practicality is emphasized through recipient-qualification: “śrotriya” indicates a Veda-trained Brahmin, reflecting dharma-śāstric standards for proper dāna and correct completion of vrata rites.