Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 139
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
आचम्याननशुद्धिं च कृत्वा तिष्टेत् कियत्क्षणम् । पुराणमितिहासं च श्रृणुयात्स्वजनैः सह ॥ १३९ ॥
ācamyānanaśuddhiṃ ca kṛtvā tiṣṭet kiyatkṣaṇam | purāṇamitihāsaṃ ca śrṛṇuyātsvajanaiḥ saha || 139 ||
Sesudah melakukan ācamana dan membersihkan mulut, hendaklah seseorang berdiam dengan tenang seketika. Kemudian, bersama kaum keluarganya, hendaklah ia mendengar Purāṇa dan Itihāsa.
Narada (teaching ritual protocol for śravaṇa of Purāṇa–Itihāsa, addressed within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that sacred hearing (śravaṇa) begins with bodily and verbal purity—ācamana and mouth-cleansing—followed by a calm, attentive pause, making the mind fit to receive Purāṇa–Itihāsa wisdom.
By emphasizing attentive listening to Purāṇas and Itihāsas—primary vehicles for bhakti-kathā—done with reverence and in the company of one’s own community, strengthening devotion through shared śravaṇa and satsanga.
Ritual discipline and correct preparatory conduct: ācamana (purificatory sipping) and speech-organ cleanliness before recitation/hearing, aligning practice with śrauta–smārta standards that support accurate chanting and respectful study.