Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 4
The Exposition of the Table of Contents (Anukramaṇī) of the Agni Purāṇa
अग्निकार्यं ततः पश्चान्मंत्रमुद्रादिलक्षणम् । सर्वदीक्षाविधानं च अभिषेकनिरूपणम् ॥ ४ ॥
agnikāryaṃ tataḥ paścānmaṃtramudrādilakṣaṇam | sarvadīkṣāvidhānaṃ ca abhiṣekanirūpaṇam || 4 ||
ต่อจากนั้นกล่าวถึงพิธีกรรมแห่งไฟศักดิ์สิทธิ์ (โหมะเป็นต้น); ลักษณะของมนตร์และมุทราเป็นต้น; ระเบียบพิธีการรับทีกษาทั้งปวง และการอธิบายพิธีอภิเษก.
Narada (in an anukramanika-style summary within the dialogue tradition of Narada Purana)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It signals that the Purana includes a structured ritual framework—fire rites, mantra/mudrā principles, initiation methods, and consecration—showing that disciplined practice supports spiritual progress.
By listing dīkṣā and abhiṣeka alongside mantra and ritual observances, it implies that devotion is cultivated through properly transmitted practices and consecrated worship, not merely sentiment.
Ritual procedure and mantra-characteristics point to applied Vedic praxis (yajña/kalpa-style discipline), including correct use of mantras and prescribed ceremonial actions such as mudrās, initiation, and consecration.