Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 52
Vyākaraṇa-saṅgraha: Pada–Vibhakti–Kāraka–Lakāra–Samāsa
देवतार्थे चेदमर्थे ह्यैद्रं ब्राह्मो हविर्बली । क्रियायुजोः कर्मकर्त्रोर्धैरियः कौङ्कुमं तथा ॥ ५२ ॥
devatārthe cedamarthe hyaidraṃ brāhmo havirbalī | kriyāyujoḥ karmakartrordhairiyaḥ kauṅkumaṃ tathā || 52 ||
Bila maksudnya bagi para dewa, maka itu dipahami sebagai ‘aidra’ (ranah Indra); sedangkan untuk tujuan brahmana yang suci disebut persembahan ‘havis’ dan ‘bali’. Bagi penghubung pelaksanaan ritus dan pelaku tindakan, ditetapkan keteguhan (dhairya); serta disebut pula pemakaian ‘kauṅkuma’ (kumkuma/za‘faran).
Sanatkumara (in dialogue responding to Narada’s queries on dharma and moksha-oriented disciplines)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that ritual acts are determined by intention (artha) and proper classification—offerings must match the deity/purpose, while the practitioner must also cultivate inner steadiness (dhairya), aligning outer rite with inner discipline.
While primarily ritual-technical, it supports bhakti by insisting that offerings be made with correct devotional intent toward the intended deity; the stress on dhairya reinforces sustained, sincere worship rather than mechanical performance.
It reflects ritual hermeneutics and application—how purpose determines the type of offering (havis, bali) and its deity-association (aidra/brāhma), aligning with Vedanga-style procedural clarity used in yajna and related rites.