Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 38
The Description of the Caturdaśī Vrata Observed throughout the Twelve Months
नमस्कृत्य निजं गेहं समाप्य नियमं व्रजेत् । एवं कृते व्रते विप्र लब्ध्वा सौभाग्यमुत्तमम् ॥ ३८ ॥
namaskṛtya nijaṃ gehaṃ samāpya niyamaṃ vrajet | evaṃ kṛte vrate vipra labdhvā saubhāgyamuttamam || 38 ||
സ്വഗൃഹത്തെ (ഗൃഹദേവതകളും പടിവാതിലും) നമസ്കരിച്ചു, നിയമങ്ങള് പൂര്ത്തിയാക്കി, പിന്നെ പ്രസ്ഥാനം ചെയ്യണം। ഹേ വിപ്രാ! ഇങ്ങനെ വ്രതം ചെയ്താല് ഉത്തമ സൗഭാഗ്യം ലഭിക്കും।
Narada (teaching in the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that a vow is spiritually effective when it is completed with discipline (niyama) and concluded with reverence—turning ritual completion into a mindful act that yields auspicious results (uttama saubhāgya).
By prescribing namaskāra (bowing) and orderly completion of observances, it frames vrata as a devotional discipline—humility, reverence, and faithful adherence to sacred procedure are treated as bhakti expressed through action.
Ritual procedure and correct completion (a kalpa-style concern) is highlighted: the verse stresses niyama, proper closure, and respectful transitional acts—key practical elements in vrata-vidhi.