Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 152
Nityā-paṭala-prakaraṇa
The Exposition of the Nityā-paṭala
त्रिमध्वक्तैरेकशो वा समेतैर्वा समृद्धये । बकुलैश्चंपकैरब्जैः कह्लारैररुणोत्पलैः ॥ १५२ ॥
trimadhvaktairekaśo vā sametairvā samṛddhaye | bakulaiścaṃpakairabjaiḥ kahlārairaruṇotpalaiḥ || 152 ||
Demi kemakmuran, hendaklah dipersembahkan trimadhu (tiga ramuan madu), sama ada satu demi satu atau dicampur bersama, serta bunga bakula, bunga campaka, teratai, lili air kahlāra, dan teratai utpala merah.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that prosperity (samṛddhi) is supported by disciplined worship through specific, sattvic offerings—especially fragrant flowers and madhu-based oblations—performed with order and intention.
Bhakti is expressed here as attentive upacāra-sevā (devotional service through offerings): selecting pure substances, offering them properly (separately or combined), and dedicating the act for dharmic well-being rather than mere indulgence.
It reflects practical ritual science—correct selection and sequencing of dravya (offerings) used in pūjā—an applied discipline aligned with Kalpa-style procedure (ritual method) within the Vedanga-oriented section.