Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 12
Pūrṇimā-vrata (Lakṣmī–Nārāyaṇa-vrata): Observance, Moon Arghya, and Annual Udyāpana
पश्चाद्देवं समागत्य पुनः पूजां प्रकल्पयेत् । तथोपवासं देवाय ह्यर्पयेद्भक्तिसंयुतः ॥ १२ ॥
paścāddevaṃ samāgatya punaḥ pūjāṃ prakalpayet | tathopavāsaṃ devāya hyarpayedbhaktisaṃyutaḥ || 12 ||
പിന്നീട് വീണ്ടും ദേവന്റെ സന്നിധിയിലേക്കു ചെന്നു വീണ്ടും പൂജ ഒരുക്കണം; ഭക്തിയോടെ ആ ഉപവാസവും പ്രഭുവിന് സമർപ്പിക്കണം।
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that a fast (upavāsa) is not merely self-denial but a devotional offering: one returns to the Deity, performs worship again, and consciously dedicates the observance to God.
Bhakti is shown as the inner intention that completes ritual: worship is repeated with reverence, and the merit of fasting is “offered” to the Lord rather than claimed as personal achievement.
Ritual procedure (kalpa/prayoga) is implied: the verse emphasizes correct sequencing—approach the deity, perform puja, and formally dedicate the vrata/upavāsa—reflecting applied discipline in worship practice.