Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 130
Jyotiṣa-śāstra Saṅgraha: Threefold Division, Gaṇita Methods, Muhūrta, and Planetary Reckoning
तत्र बिंदुं विधायोभौ वृत्ते पूर्वापराभिधौ । तन्मध्ये तिमिना रेखा कर्तव्या दक्षिणोत्तत ॥ १३० ॥
tatra biṃduṃ vidhāyobhau vṛtte pūrvāparābhidhau | tanmadhye timinā rekhā kartavyā dakṣiṇottata || 130 ||
Ali, tendo colocado um ponto em cada um dos dois círculos—chamados o oriental e o ocidental—deve-se traçar, no meio entre ambos, com uma corda de medição (timina), uma linha que vá do sul para o norte.
Sanatkumara (instructing Narada in a technical procedure within Moksha-dharma teaching)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, accurate preparation in sacred practice—orienting and measuring correctly so the ritual or contemplative procedure is aligned with cosmic directions and order.
While not directly praising bhakti, it supports devotional practice by prescribing careful, reverent method: precise external order (proper marking and orientation) aids steadiness of mind in worship and upasana.
It reflects applied technical knowledge used in ritual setup—directional orientation (dik-nirṇaya) and measured line-drawing with a cord—skills associated with Vedanga-style practical disciplines used in yajna/vrata procedures.