Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 47
The Exposition of the Dvādaśī Vow for the Twelve Months
Dvādaśī-vrata-nirṇaya and Mahā-dvādaśī Lakṣaṇas
शंखतूर्यादिघोषैश्च नानारत्नविनिर्मिते । सिंहासने नवे क्लृप्ते तिष्ठेत्सम्यगलंकृतः ॥ ४७ ॥
śaṃkhatūryādighoṣaiśca nānāratnavinirmite | siṃhāsane nave klṛpte tiṣṭhetsamyagalaṃkṛtaḥ || 47 ||
Em meio ao ressoar de conchas e trombetas, deve permanecer—devidamente ornado—sobre um trono novo preparado, feito de muitas espécies de gemas.
Narada (narrative instruction within the teaching dialogue, traditionally relayed to/through the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that worship should be performed with auspiciousness, order, and reverence—using sacred sounds (conch and instruments) and a properly prepared seat—so the act becomes a dignified offering rather than a casual gesture.
Bhakti here is expressed as honor and attentive service (sevā): adorning oneself, arranging a clean and elevated seat, and invoking auspicious sounds, all of which externalize inner devotion and respect for the deity and the rite.
It reflects ritual procedure and ceremonial protocol (kalpa-style practice): arranging the worship space, employing auspicious instruments like the śaṅkha, and maintaining proper decorum—practical know-how essential for correct performance of worship.