Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 85
The Exposition of the Maheśa Mantra
Mahēśa-mantra-prakāśana
प्राज्ञा समीरिता षष्ठी भवांते स्यात्प्रभा कला । उद्भवाय नमः पश्चात्सुधा स्यादष्टमी कला ॥ ८५ ॥
prājñā samīritā ṣaṣṭhī bhavāṃte syātprabhā kalā | udbhavāya namaḥ paścātsudhā syādaṣṭamī kalā || 85 ||
प्राज्ञा इति षष्ठी कला समीरिता; पूर्वकलान्ते ‘प्रभा’ नाम कला स्यात्। तदनन्तरं ‘उद्भवाय नमः’ इति नमस्कारः; ‘सुधा’ इत्यष्टमी कला कथ्यते॥
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within a technical Vedāṅga-style listing)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, named sequencing in sacred practice—specific kalās (portions) and a precise salutation are to be placed in order, showing that spiritual efficacy depends on correct structure as well as devotion.
Bhakti here is expressed through reverential mantra—“namaḥ udbhavāya”—inserted in a prescribed sequence, indicating devotion guided by śāstra-based procedure rather than mere sentiment.
It reflects a technical, Vedāṅga-like method of enumeration and placement (anukrama/krama): naming units (kalā), assigning ordinal numbers, and indicating where a mantra phrase is to be recited—useful for correct ritual/recitation order.