Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Gaṇeśa Mantra-vidhi: Mahāgaṇapati Gāyatrī, Vakratuṇḍa Mantra, Nyāsa, Homa, Āvaraṇa-pūjā, and Caturthī Vrata
इन्द्राद्यानपि वज्ज्रादीन्पूजयेद्धरणीगृहे । एवमाराध्य विघ्नेशं साधयेत्स्वमनोरथान् ॥ ३५ ॥
indrādyānapi vajjrādīnpūjayeddharaṇīgṛhe | evamārādhya vighneśaṃ sādhayetsvamanorathān || 35 ||
Di dalam tempat suci dari tanah (atau ruang tanah yang disucikan), hendaklah dipuja Indra dan para dewa yang lain, beserta Vajra dan lambang-lambang ilahi yang berkaitan. Demikianlah, setelah memuaskan Vighneśa (Gaṇeśa) dengan pemujaan yang benar, tercapailah segala hajat yang diingini.
Narada (teaching in a ritual-technical context, traditionally framed within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that propitiating Vighneśa first—along with honoring the relevant devas and sacred emblems—removes impediments and enables the successful completion (siddhi) of one’s intended undertakings.
It presents bhakti in a practical ritual form: devoted worship (ārādhana/pūjā) offered with order and reverence becomes the means by which grace is invoked and aims are fulfilled.
Ritual procedure and sequencing—especially beginning works with Vighneśa worship and honoring associated deities/implements—reflects applied Kalpa (the Vedāṅga dealing with rites and ritual rules).