Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 171
Rādhā-sambaddha-mantra-vyākhyā
Rādhā-Related Mantras Explained
भूमी रसाक्ष्मास्वयुता वज्रेशीत्यष्टमः क्रमात् । षडक्षराणि त्वरिता तृतीयं तदनंतरम् ॥ १७१ ॥
bhūmī rasākṣmāsvayutā vajreśītyaṣṭamaḥ kramāt | ṣaḍakṣarāṇi tvaritā tṛtīyaṃ tadanaṃtaram || 171 ||
ക്രമത്തിൽ എട്ടാമത്—‘ഭൂമീ, രസാ, ക്ഷ്മാ’ ‘സ്വ’യോടുകൂടി സംയുക്തമായി, കൂടാതെ ‘വജ്രേശീ’. അതിനുശേഷം ‘ത്വരിതാ’ എന്ന ഷഡക്ഷരീ മന്ത്രം പ്രസ്താവിക്കുന്നു; പിന്നെ അതിന് ഉടനെ മൂന്നാമത്തേതും വരുന്നു।
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada, within the Vedanga/technical section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes mantra-vidhi—correct ordering and identification of named mantra-units—showing that spiritual efficacy depends on precise transmission (krama) and recognized syllabic structure (ṣaḍakṣarī).
Bhakti here is supported by disciplined practice: devotion is expressed through faithful adherence to the taught sequence of mantras and their forms, treating the named mantras (like Tvaritā) as sacred supports for worship.
It highlights Śikṣā-style technical attention to akṣara (syllable) count and ordered recitation (krama), which are essential for correct ritual chanting and mantra application.