Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 94

Devanagari script

लाक्षया वेष्टितं कृत्वा पुनर्मन्त्रेण मन्त्रयेत् । कण्ठे भुजे शिखायां वा धारयेद्यन्त्रमुत्तमम् ॥ ९४ ॥

Transliteration

lākṣayā veṣṭitaṃ kṛtvā punarmantreṇa mantrayet | kaṇṭhe bhuje śikhāyāṃ vā dhārayedyantramuttamam || 94 ||

Translation

ଲାକ୍ଷାଦ୍ୱାରା ବେଷ୍ଟିତ କରି, ପୁନଃ ମନ୍ତ୍ରଦ୍ୱାରା ଅଭିମନ୍ତ୍ରିତ କରିବା ଉଚିତ। ତାପରେ ସେଇ ଉତ୍ତମ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରକୁ କଣ୍ଠରେ, ଭୁଜାରେ କିମ୍ବା ଶିଖାରେ ଧାରଣ କରିବା ଉଚିତ।

Word by Word

• lākṣayā: with lac (resin)
• lākṣayā: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: lākṣā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• veṣṭitam: wrapped
• veṣṭitam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √veṣṭ (वेष्ट्) + ta (क्त)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त), Neuter, Accusative, Singular; qualifying (yantram) understood

• kṛtvā: having done/made
• kṛtvā: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: √kṛ (कृ) + tvā (क्त्वा)
• Form: Absolutive/Gerund (क्त्वा), indeclinable; prior action

• punar: again
• punar: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: punar (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (पुनरावृत्तिवाचक)

• mantreṇa: with the mantra
• mantreṇa: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mantra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• mantrayet: one should consecrate/chant over
• mantrayet: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √mantr (मन्त्र्)
• Form: Causative/denominative usage; Optative (विधिलिङ्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person, Singular

• kaṇṭhe: on the neck
• kaṇṭhe: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kaṇṭha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular

• bhuje: on the arm
• bhuje: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhuja (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular

• śikhāyām: on the topknot/crown of the head
• śikhāyām: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śikhā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular

• vā: or
• vā: Vikalpa (विकल्प)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: vā (अव्यय)
• Form: Disjunctive particle (विकल्प)

• dhārayet: one should wear/hold
• dhārayet: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √dhṛ (धृ)
• Form: Causative sense not required; Optative (विधिलिङ्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person, Singular

• yantram: the yantra
• yantram: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yantra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• uttamam: excellent/supreme
• uttamam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: uttama (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; qualifying yantram

Speaker

Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It teaches that a yantra becomes spiritually effective through proper saṃskāra—physical preparation (wrapping/sealing) and renewed mantra-empowerment—before being worn as a disciplined, sanctified support for protection and sādhana.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

By emphasizing mantra-consecration and respectful wearing, it frames the yantra not as mere magic but as a devotional aid—kept close to the body while relying on mantra-śakti and reverent observance as part of worshipful practice.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It highlights ritual procedure (prayoga) and correct application of mantra (mantra-viniyoga/saṃskāra), including prescribed placement on the body (kaṇṭha, bhuja, śikhā), reflecting technical disciplines associated with Vedic ancillary sciences used in rites.