Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 38
The Description of the Worship of Rāma and Others
Rāmādi-pūjā-vidhāna
यन्त्रमेतच्छुभे घस्रे कण्ठे वा दक्षिणे भुजे । मूर्ध्नि वा धारयेन्मंत्री सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते ॥ ३८ ॥
yantrametacchubhe ghasre kaṇṭhe vā dakṣiṇe bhuje | mūrdhni vā dhārayenmaṃtrī sarvapāpaiḥ pramucyate || 38 ||
شُبھ دن میں منتر سادھک اس یَنتر کو گلے میں، یا دائیں بازو پر، یا سر پر دھارن کرے؛ اس سے وہ تمام گناہوں سے رہائی پاتا ہے۔
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Vedanga/ritual-technical context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents yantra-dhāraṇa (wearing a consecrated sacred diagram) as a dharmic aid to purification, stating that sincere mantra-linked observance removes accumulated pāpa (sin/impurity).
Although technical in tone, it supports bhakti by emphasizing disciplined, faith-filled practice—carrying a yantra as an external reminder of one’s mantra and deity-centered commitment.
It reflects ritual application (kalpa-style procedure): choosing an auspicious time and specifying correct placement (neck, right arm, or head) for yantra-dhāraṇa as part of mantra-sādhana.