Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 101
The Description of the Worship of Rāma and Others
Rāmādi-pūjā-vidhāna
मंत्रो नवाक्षरोऽस्यापि यजनं पूर्ववन्मतम् । ङेतं रामपद पश्चाद्धृदयं पंचवणवत् ॥ १०१ ॥
maṃtro navākṣaro'syāpi yajanaṃ pūrvavanmatam | ṅetaṃ rāmapada paścāddhṛdayaṃ paṃcavaṇavat || 101 ||
இந்த மந்திரமும் நவாக்ஷரமாய் உள்ளது; இதன் யஜனம் முன் கூறிய விதமே. ‘ராம’ பதத்தை வைத்து, பஞ்சவர்ண முறையின்படி ஹ்ருதய-பீஜத்தை சேர்க்க வேண்டும்.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It codifies a precise mantra-vidhi: the efficacy of worship is tied to correct mantra structure (nine syllables) and the prescribed addition of the hṛdaya element, showing that devotion is strengthened by disciplined, tradition-based practice.
By centering the formula on the name “Rāma” and prescribing a repeatable worship method, it frames bhakti as both heartfelt remembrance of the Lord’s name and faithful adherence to the authorized ritual sequence taught by the sages.
Mantra-śāstra procedure: syllable-count (akṣara), correct sequencing of mantra components (pada + hṛdaya), and a standardized patterning “like the five-letter method,” reflecting technical liturgical knowledge used in nyāsa and ritual worship.