Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 121
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
यद्यद्धि वांछितं वस्तु तत्तत्सर्वं तु सर्वदा । घृतहोमादवाप्नोति तथैव तिलतंदुलैः ॥ १२१ ॥
yadyaddhi vāṃchitaṃ vastu tattatsarvaṃ tu sarvadā | ghṛtahomādavāpnoti tathaiva tilataṃdulaiḥ || 121 ||
മനുഷ്യൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന ഏതു വസ്തുവും അവൻ നെയ്യ്-ഹോമത്തിലൂടെ എപ്പോഴും പ്രാപിക്കുന്നു; അതുപോലെ എള്ളും അരിമണികളും അർപ്പിച്ചാലും അതേ ഫലം ലഭിക്കുന്നു.
Narada (teaching in a technical/ritual context, traditionally within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents a karma-kāṇḍa principle: specific, properly performed offerings (ghee, sesame, rice) are described as reliable means for attaining desired worldly outcomes, highlighting the Purāṇa’s practical ritual dimension.
While the verse is primarily ritual (karma) in tone, it indirectly supports bhakti by emphasizing disciplined offering (homa) as an act of reverence; desire is framed as being fulfilled through sacred, consecrated action rather than mere will.
It highlights yajña/homa praxis—choice of dravya (ghee, sesame, rice) and the idea of phala (result) tied to correct ritual performance, aligning with Vedāṅga-linked ritual science (kalpa) and technical liturgical practice.