Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 13
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
घटे काचमये तस्मिन् धातकीसुमनोरजः । खात्वा भूमौ संध्ययोस्तु करैः संक्षोभ्य भूयसा ॥ १३ ॥
ghaṭe kācamaye tasmin dhātakīsumanorajaḥ | khātvā bhūmau saṃdhyayostu karaiḥ saṃkṣobhya bhūyasā || 13 ||
Ke dalam bejana kaca itu, masukkan serbuk sari bunga dhātakī. Lalu pada kedua waktu senja—pagi dan petang—tanamkan dalam tanah dan aduk kuat-kuat dengan tangan.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada on technical/ritual procedure)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, time-bound ritual action (performed at both sandhyās) and careful preparation of ritual substances, showing that purity and method are integral to obtaining intended sacred results.
While primarily technical, it supports bhakti by teaching attentive observance—devotion is expressed not only in emotion but also through precise, reverent execution of prescribed practices at auspicious times.
Kalpa/ritual procedure is foregrounded: selection of dravya (dhātakī pollen), specification of a vessel, and sandhyā-based timing—core practical details used in structured rites.