Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 85
The Exposition of the Maheśa Mantra
Mahēśa-mantra-prakāśana
प्राज्ञा समीरिता षष्ठी भवांते स्यात्प्रभा कला । उद्भवाय नमः पश्चात्सुधा स्यादष्टमी कला ॥ ८५ ॥
prājñā samīritā ṣaṣṭhī bhavāṃte syātprabhā kalā | udbhavāya namaḥ paścātsudhā syādaṣṭamī kalā || 85 ||
‘പ്രാജ്ഞാ’ ആറാം കലയായി പ്രസ്താവിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു; മുൻ കലയുടെ അവസാനം ‘പ്രഭാ’ എന്ന കല ഉണ്ടാകും. അതിനുശേഷം “ഉദ്ഭവായ നമഃ” എന്ന നമസ്കാരം വരുന്നു; ‘സുധാ’ എട്ടാം കലയായി പറയപ്പെടുന്നു॥
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within a technical Vedāṅga-style listing)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, named sequencing in sacred practice—specific kalās (portions) and a precise salutation are to be placed in order, showing that spiritual efficacy depends on correct structure as well as devotion.
Bhakti here is expressed through reverential mantra—“namaḥ udbhavāya”—inserted in a prescribed sequence, indicating devotion guided by śāstra-based procedure rather than mere sentiment.
It reflects a technical, Vedāṅga-like method of enumeration and placement (anukrama/krama): naming units (kalā), assigning ordinal numbers, and indicating where a mantra phrase is to be recited—useful for correct ritual/recitation order.