Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 65
Śeṣoditya-Sūrya-nyāsa, Soma-sādhana, Graha-pūjā, and Bhauma-vrata-vidhi
मंडलत्रितर्यं कुर्यात्प्राक्प्रत्यगायतं भुवि । पश्चिमे मंडले स्थित्वा पूजाद्रव्यं च मध्यमे ॥ ६५ ॥
maṃḍalatritaryaṃ kuryātprākpratyagāyataṃ bhuvi | paścime maṃḍale sthitvā pūjādravyaṃ ca madhyame || 65 ||
Hendaklah dilukis tiga maṇḍala di atas tanah, disusun memanjang dari timur ke barat. Berdiri di maṇḍala sebelah barat, dan letakkan bahan-bahan pemujaan di maṇḍala yang tengah.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada on technical ritual procedure)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes ritual order and sacred spatial orientation—creating a consecrated worship-field (maṇḍala) where the devotee’s position and the placement of offerings are aligned with auspicious directions.
Bhakti here is expressed through disciplined worship: careful preparation of the worship space and proper handling of pūjā-dravya are presented as practical forms of reverence that support focused devotion.
It highlights ritual-technical procedure (kalpa/vidhi): directional orientation (east–west layout), prescribed standing position for the worshipper, and systematic placement of worship materials.