Dīpa-vidhi-vyākhyānam
Procedure for Lamp-Offering to Hanumān
अलक्तं दरदं रक्तचंदनं चंदनं मधु । कस्तूरिका दधि क्षीरं नवनीतं धृतं तथा ॥ ५९ ॥
alaktaṃ daradaṃ raktacaṃdanaṃ caṃdanaṃ madhu | kastūrikā dadhi kṣīraṃ navanītaṃ dhṛtaṃ tathā || 59 ||
Alakta, darada, cendana merah, cendana, madu, kesturi, dadih, susu, mentega segar, serta ghee (ghṛta) juga—(itulah bahan-bahannya)॥59॥
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada, listing ritual substances)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
It emphasizes purity and appropriateness of ritual substances (dravya) used in Vedic-Puranic worship and consecratory acts, showing that devotion is expressed through correct materials offered with sacred intent.
Bhakti is supported by upacāra (reverential offerings): fragrant woods, sweet and nourishing items like honey, milk, butter, and ghee become tangible expressions of reverence when offered according to scriptural procedure.
It reflects kalpa-style practicality (ritual procedure): identifying specific dravyas required for rites—especially unguents, fragrances, and dairy/ghee used in homa, abhiṣeka, and other prescribed observances.