Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 43
Dharmopadeśa-Śānti: Rules of Impurity, Expiations, and Ancestor Rites
उत्थाय षट्पदं गच्छेत्सप्त पञ्चदशापि वा । ग्रासं वा यदि गृह्णीयात्तोयं वापि पिबेद्यदि ॥ ४३ ॥
utthāya ṣaṭpadaṃ gacchetsapta pañcadaśāpi vā | grāsaṃ vā yadi gṛhṇīyāttoyaṃ vāpi pibedyadi || 43 ||
जर कोणी उठून सहा पावले चालला—किंवा सात, अथवा पंधरा देखील—किंवा एक घास अन्न घेतला, किंवा पाणी प्याला, तर व्रत/नियम खंडित मानला जातो; विधीनुसार पुन्हा आरंभ करावा।
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada on disciplined observance)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes continuity (akhaṇḍatā) in spiritual observances: even small actions like walking a few steps or sipping water can count as a break, so the practitioner preserves the sanctity and focused intent of the vrata/japa.
Bhakti is supported by disciplined practice—guarding one’s vow and attention. The verse teaches that devotion is not only feeling but also careful observance that protects remembrance of the deity from casual interruption.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied: it gives operational rules for conduct during vows—what counts as an interruption (e.g., movement, eating, drinking) and therefore how to keep a rite technically valid.