Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 13
The Description of the Four Durgā Mantras
खङ्गीशो रोचनीयेंते भगं धेहि नमोंतकः । तारादिपीठमन्त्रोऽयं वेदरामाक्षरो मतः ॥ १३ ॥
khaṅgīśo rocanīyeṃte bhagaṃ dhehi namoṃtakaḥ | tārādipīṭhamantro'yaṃ vedarāmākṣaro mataḥ || 13 ||
मंत्र असा आहे—“खङ्गीशः, रोचनीयेंते, भगं धेहि, नमोंतकः।” हा ‘तारा’ इत्यादीने आरंभणारा पीठ-मंत्र असून, यास ‘वेदाराम’ नावाचा अक्षर-मंत्र मानतात।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It classifies and names a specific pīṭha-mantra (tārādi) and frames it as an akṣara-based mantra-formula, emphasizing correct mantra-identification and recitation as a foundation for effective upāsanā.
Bhakti here is expressed through disciplined mantra-japa and reverential ‘namo’ formulations—devotion becomes precise worship (upāsanā) guided by authoritative mantra-vidyā rather than mere sentiment.
It highlights technical mantra-science: how a mantra is segmented, named, and categorized (pīṭha-mantra, akṣara-mantra), aligning with Vedāṅga-style precision in sound/recitation and ritual application.