Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 32
द्वादशमासेषु अष्टमी-व्रत-कथनम्
Account of the Aṣṭamī Vow Across the Twelve Months
व्रजं गोपांस्तथा गोपीर्गाश्च दिक्षु समर्चयेत् । तत आरार्तिकं कृत्वा क्षमाप्यानम्य भक्तितः ॥ ३२ ॥
vrajaṃ gopāṃstathā gopīrgāśca dikṣu samarcayet | tata ārārtikaṃ kṛtvā kṣamāpyānamya bhaktitaḥ || 32 ||
Deve-se venerar devidamente Vraja, os gopas, as gopīs e as vacas em todas as direções. Em seguida, após realizar o ārati, deve-se pedir perdão e prostrar-se com devoção.
Narada (teaching within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue framework)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It frames devotion as complete reverence: honoring the sacred realm of Vraja and its devotees (gopas, gopīs) along with cows, then concluding worship with ārati, humility, and a request for forgiveness—purifying any ritual lapses.
Bhakti is shown as affectionate honor (samarcana) toward the Lord’s dhāma and associates, followed by heartfelt surrender—bowing and kṣamāprārthanā—indicating devotion is not only ritual action but also humility and repentance.
Ritual praxis is emphasized: the structured completion of pūjā with ārati and kṣamāprārthanā reflects kalpa-style procedure (proper sequencing and expiation for omissions), even though no specific Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa rule is cited in this verse.