Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 146
Kṛṣṇādi-mantra-varga-varṇana
Classification of Krishna and Related Mantras
भीषयद्वितयं प्रोच्य सर्वं दहदहेति च । भस्मीकुरु ततः स्वाहा नेत्रमन्त्रोऽयमीरितः ॥ १४६ ॥
bhīṣayadvitayaṃ procya sarvaṃ dahadaheti ca | bhasmīkuru tataḥ svāhā netramantro'yamīritaḥ || 146 ||
‘ഭീഷയ’ എന്നതോടെ തുടങ്ങുന്ന രണ്ട് പദങ്ങൾ ഉച്ചരിച്ച് ‘സർവ്വം ദഹ ദഹ’ എന്നും പറയണം. തുടർന്ന് ‘ഭസ്മീകരു’ എന്ന് ചേർത്ത് അവസാനം ‘സ്വാഹാ’—ഇതാണ് നേത്രമന്ത്രമെന്ന് പ്രസ്താവിക്കുന്നു.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical/mantra-vidya context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
It frames the Netra-mantra as a fiery, protective formula: the mantra is structured as commands to terrify hostile influences and to burn and ash them, ending with “svāhā,” indicating ritual efficacy and sealing of the act.
Indirectly: it supports devotional life by prescribing a protective mantra that removes obstacles and fear, allowing the practitioner to maintain steadiness in worship and sacred duties without disturbance.
Mantra-prayoga (applied mantra procedure) is highlighted—how specific imperative mantra-words are sequenced and concluded with “svāhā,” reflecting technical ritual knowledge aligned with Vedanga-style precision in recitation and usage.