Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 117
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
द्विगुणं तत्र निक्षिप्य श्रपयेत्संस्कृतेऽनले । घृतेन सिक्तं सिक्थं तु कृत्वा तत्ससितं करे ॥ ११७ ॥
dviguṇaṃ tatra nikṣipya śrapayetsaṃskṛte'nale | ghṛtena siktaṃ sikthaṃ tu kṛtvā tatsasitaṃ kare || 117 ||
त्यात (इतर) द्रव्याचे द्विगुण प्रमाण टाकून संस्कृत अग्नीवर शिजवावे. नंतर मेण घृताने ओलसर करून आकार देऊन, ते सिता (पांढरे चूर्ण) सहित हातात घ्यावे.
Narada (instructional discourse within a technical/ritual section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes ritual precision—using proper measures, a properly prepared fire, and purified substances—reflecting the Kalpa-oriented discipline that supports dharmic practice.
Indirectly: by showing careful preparation and purity in ritual acts, it supports devotional observances where correct procedure is offered as a form of reverent service.
Kalpa/Vedanga-prayoga (procedural ritual science): measured quantities (dviguṇa), correct heating/cooking (śrapayet), and use of ritual materials like ghee and wax.