Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24
Prāyaścitta for Mahāpātakas and the Sin-destroying Power of Viṣṇu-smaraṇa
चातुर्वर्ण्यारपेया स्यात्तथा स्त्रीभिश्च नारद । क्षीरं घृतं वा गोमूत्रमेतेष्वन्यतमं मुने ॥ २४ ॥
cāturvarṇyārapeyā syāttathā strībhiśca nārada | kṣīraṃ ghṛtaṃ vā gomūtrameteṣvanyatamaṃ mune || 24 ||
Wahai Nārada, upacara arpeya (tegukan suci seperti ācaman) boleh dilakukan oleh keempat varṇa, demikian pula oleh para wanita. Wahai resi, hal itu dilakukan dengan salah satu dari ini: susu, ghee, atau air kencing sapi.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta (peace)
Secondary Rasa: bhakti (devotion)
FAQs
It emphasizes ritual purity and inclusivity in dharma-practice: the prescribed libation may be undertaken broadly (all four varṇas and women) using sanctifying substances associated with śauca (milk, ghee, or gomūtra).
While primarily ritual in nature, it supports bhakti indirectly by ensuring devotees are not barred from basic purificatory observances; such śauca-based rites prepare the practitioner for worship and devotional discipline.
Ritual procedure and purity discipline (kalpa-style application) are implied—choosing an approved dravya (substance) for a specific rite, reflecting practical dharma-śāstra implementation rather than grammar or astrology.