Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 93
The Exposition of Nṛsiṁha Worship-Mantras, Nyāsa, Mudrās, Yantras, Kavaca, and Nṛsiṁha Gāyatrī
जपेदष्टसहस्रं तु सूत्रेणावेष्ट्य तद्बहिः । स्वर्णरौप्यसुताम्रैश्च वेष्टयेत्क्रमतः सुधीः ॥ ९३ ॥
japedaṣṭasahasraṃ tu sūtreṇāveṣṭya tadbahiḥ | svarṇaraupyasutāmraiśca veṣṭayetkramataḥ sudhīḥ || 93 ||
Seorang pengamal yang bijaksana hendaklah ber-japa sebanyak lapan ribu kali, lalu membalutnya di luar dengan benang; kemudian, menurut tertib, mengikatnya lagi dengan emas, perak dan tembaga.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined japa (a fixed count like 8,000) and careful ritual observance, presenting external order (wrapping and sequencing) as a support for inner steadiness and mantra-siddhi.
While technical, it supports bhakti by prescribing steady, counted repetition—japa as a devotional practice—so the mind remains anchored in the chosen mantra with consistent effort and purity.
It reflects procedural ritual knowledge—rule-based sequencing (kramataḥ) and correct use of ritual materials—typical of the technical disciplines allied to Vedic practice.