Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 10
The Explanation of Sandhyā and Related Daily Observances
Saṅdhyā-ādi Nitya-karma-Vidhi
कामदेवपदं ङेन्तं तथा सर्वजनप्रियम् । हृदन्तः कामबीजाढ्यं दन्तांश्चानेन शोधयेत् ॥ १० ॥
kāmadevapadaṃ ṅentaṃ tathā sarvajanapriyam | hṛdantaḥ kāmabījāḍhyaṃ dantāṃścānena śodhayet || 10 ||
காமதேவனுடன் தொடர்புடைய, ‘ங்’ என முடியும், அனைவருக்கும் பிரியமான பதத்தை—ஹ்ருதந்தமாகவும் காமபீஜம் நிறைந்ததாகவும்—ஜபித்து தந்த்ய எழுத்துகளையும் சுத்தி செய்ய வேண்டும்।
Narada (in a technical Vedanga/phonetics instruction stream, traditionally conveyed to/within the Sanatkumara dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes that mantra-power depends on śabda-śuddhi (purity of sound): correct phonetic formation and seed-syllable usage are presented as a means to refine speech so recitation becomes ritually and spiritually effective.
While technical, it supports bhakti practice indirectly: precise pronunciation and disciplined mantra-recitation are treated as foundational supports for focused worship and steadiness of mind in devotional japa.
Vedanga Śikṣā (phonetics): it points to classification of sounds (like dantya—dentals) and a method of ‘śodhana’ (phonetic purification) through specific syllabic endings and bija-based articulation.