Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 44
Dvādaśī-vrata: Month-by-month Viṣṇu Worship and the Year-End Udyāpana
नमोऽस्तु विष्णवे तुभ्यमिति पूर्ववदर्चयेत् । क्षीरेण स्नापयेद्विष्णुं पूर्वमानेन शक्तितः ॥ ४४ ॥
namo'stu viṣṇave tubhyamiti pūrvavadarcayet | kṣīreṇa snāpayedviṣṇuṃ pūrvamānena śaktitaḥ || 44 ||
Hendaklah ia menyembah seperti sebelumnya sambil melafazkan, “Namo’stu Viṣṇave tubhyam”—“Sembah sujud kepada-Mu, wahai Viṣṇu.” Kemudian, menurut kemampuan dan dengan sukatan yang ditetapkan seperti dahulu, mandikanlah Tuhan Viṣṇu dengan susu.
Narrator (Sūta) relaying the teaching of Sage Nārada within the Nārada–Sanatkumāra dialogue framework
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes humble surrender through mantra (“namo’stu viṣṇave”) and devotional service through abhiṣeka (ritual bathing), teaching that sincere worship—done correctly and within one’s means—pleases Viṣṇu.
Bhakti here is expressed as repeated reverent remembrance (salutation-mantra) and loving ritual care (bathing the deity). The phrase “śaktitaḥ” highlights that devotion is measured by sincerity and capacity, not extravagance.
It reflects Kalpa/Smārta-ritual discipline: performing arcana “pūrvavat” (according to prior rules) and maintaining “māna” (proper measure) in offerings, which is central to correct pūjā procedure.