Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 53
Varṇāśrama Saṁskāras, Upanayana Windows, Brahmacārin Ācāra, and Anadhyāya Prohibitions
तृतीया चैत्रमासस्य तथा भाद्रपदस्य च । आषाढशुक्लदशमी सिता माघस्य सप्तमी ॥ ५३ ॥
tṛtīyā caitramāsasya tathā bhādrapadasya ca | āṣāḍhaśukladaśamī sitā māghasya saptamī || 53 ||
Tithi ketiga bulan Caitra, dan juga tithi ketiga bulan Bhādrapada; tithi kesepuluh paruh terang dalam bulan Āṣāḍha; serta tithi ketujuh paruh terang dalam bulan Māgha—semuanya dinyatakan sebagai tithi yang mujarab bagi amalan dharma dan vrata.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It identifies specific lunar dates across key months as especially suitable for dharmic observances, emphasizing that correct timing (tithi) strengthens the merit (puṇya) of vows and worship.
By recommending auspicious tithis, it supports disciplined, calendar-based devotional practice—regular vrata and pūjā performed on prescribed days are a concrete way to cultivate steady bhakti.
It reflects Jyotiṣa-Vedāṅga usage: tracking months, pakṣa (bright fortnight), and tithi (3rd/7th/10th) to schedule rituals according to the traditional lunar calendar.