Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
साधको नियताहारः समाधिस्थः पिबेत्सदा । न कदाचित्पिबोत्सिद्धो देव्यर्थमनिवेदितम् ॥ २४ ॥
sādhako niyatāhāraḥ samādhisthaḥ pibetsadā | na kadācitpibotsiddho devyarthamaniveditam || 24 ||
Seorang sādhaka yang teratur dalam makan dan teguh dalam samādhi boleh meminum sesuai tata-vidhi secara teratur. Namun yang belum sempurna jangan pernah meminum tanpa terlebih dahulu mempersembahkannya bagi Dewi.
Narada (teaching in the technical/ritual discipline section, Book 1.3)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It links inner attainment (samādhi and regulated living) with outer ritual correctness: consumption becomes sanctified only when aligned with devotion and prior offering to the deity, preventing ego-driven or improper practice.
By insisting that what one consumes be first dedicated to Devī, the verse turns an ordinary act into devotional service (arpana/naivedya), emphasizing that practice must be God-centered rather than self-centered.
It highlights ritual procedure and discipline—rules of offering (naivedya/anivedita-doṣa avoidance) and sādhaka-niyama—practical guidance that supports correct observance in technical/ritual contexts.