Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 56
Mantra-Māhātmya and Sādhana of Kārtavīryārjuna
Nyāsa, Yantra, Homa, and Dīpa-Vrata
पूर्वं तु प्रजपेल्लक्षं पूजायोगश्च पूर्ववत् । कार्तवीर्यार्जुनो नाम राजा बाहुसहस्रवान् ॥ ५६ ॥
pūrvaṃ tu prajapellakṣaṃ pūjāyogaśca pūrvavat | kārtavīryārjuno nāma rājā bāhusahasravān || 56 ||
Mula-mula, hendaklah melakukan japa sebanyak satu lakh (seratus ribu) ulangan, dan tata cara pemujaan adalah seperti yang telah diterangkan sebelumnya. Dalam hal ini, ada seorang raja bernama Kārtavīrya Arjuna, yang memiliki seribu lengan.
Narada (teaching in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It sets a disciplined sadhana standard: completing a fixed japa count (one lakh) and following a consistent puja-vidhi, showing that mantra power is supported by methodical ritual practice.
Bhakti here is expressed through steady repetition of the divine mantra and orderly worship “as previously described,” emphasizing faithful continuity rather than improvisation.
It highlights ritual procedure and measurable japa discipline—an applied, technical approach to worship aligned with Vedanga-style precision (counting, method, and correct performance).