Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 41
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
अज्ञानाजुच मत्तत्त्वाद्वैकल्यात्साधनस्य च । यद्यपूर्णं भवेत्कल्पं कतथाप्यभिमुखो भव ॥ ४१ ॥
ajñānājuca mattattvādvaikalyātsādhanasya ca | yadyapūrṇaṃ bhavetkalpaṃ katathāpyabhimukho bhava || 41 ||
Por ignorância, por apreensão equivocada do verdadeiro tattva e por deficiência nos meios de prática—se um rito ou observância ficar incompleto, ainda assim, de todo modo, volta o coração ao Divino e dirige o rosto a Ele.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It teaches that even when a prescribed rite (kalpa) is flawed due to ignorance or inadequate means, the decisive factor is turning one’s consciousness toward the Divine; inner orientation safeguards the spiritual aim.
It prioritizes heartfelt turning toward the Lord over technical perfection, implying that devotion can redeem shortcomings in external performance and keep the seeker aligned with the goal.
It reflects the Vedāṅga of Kalpa (ritual procedure): rituals can become apūrṇa (incomplete) due to procedural or capability defects, and the text advises a practical corrective—maintain sincere, God-facing intent.