Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 57
Dīkṣā, Mantra-Types, Mantra-Doṣas, and Qualifications of Ācārya–Śiṣya
चतुःशतं समारभ्य सहस्रार्णावधि द्विज । अतिवृद्धाः प्रयोगेषु शिथिलास्ते समीरिताः ॥ ५७ ॥
catuḥśataṃ samārabhya sahasrārṇāvadhi dvija | ativṛddhāḥ prayogeṣu śithilāste samīritāḥ || 57 ||
हे द्विजा! चारशेपासून हजार वर्णांपर्यंत जे मंत्र असतात, ते अतिदीर्घ मानले गेले आहेत; आणि प्रयोगकर्मात ते शिथिल होऊन बहुधा निष्फळ ठरतात.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, well-measured sacred recitation: overly expanded formulations can lose practical force, so dharmic practice should be precise rather than merely lengthy.
By implying that devotion is strengthened by focused, correctly applied worship; bloated or careless performance can dilute attention and steadiness, which are essential for bhakti-based practice.
It reflects Prayoga-oriented discipline tied to Vedanga concerns—especially Shiksha (phonetics/syllable measure) and Kalpa (ritual procedure)—stressing appropriate length and usable liturgical form.