Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 36

The Explanation of the Twelve-Month Caturthī Vrata

Devanagari script

विनायकस्य प्रतिमां हैमीं सोपस्करां मुने । निवेदयेच्च गुरवे द्विजेभ्यो दक्षिणां ददेत् ॥ ३६ ॥

Transliteration

vināyakasya pratimāṃ haimīṃ sopaskarāṃ mune | nivedayecca gurave dvijebhyo dakṣiṇāṃ dadet || 36 ||

Translation

Hỡi bậc hiền triết, nên dâng lên thầy (guru) một tượng Vināyaka bằng vàng, kèm đầy đủ vật dụng thờ cúng; và nên bố thí dakṣiṇā (lễ phí) cho các bậc dvija (hai lần sinh).

Word by Word

• विनायकस्य: of Vināyaka (Gaṇeśa)
• विनायकस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विनायक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)

• प्रतिमाम्: image/idol
• प्रतिमाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रतिमा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular)

• हैमीम्: golden
• हैमीम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: हैम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); विशेषण (qualifier) of प्रतिमाम्

• स-उपस्कराम्: with requisite accessories/implements
• स-उपस्कराम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स (अव्यय/उपसर्ग-सदृश) + उपस्कर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); सह-तत्पुरुषः (with accessories/implements)

• मुने: O sage
• मुने: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मुनि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), सम्बोधन-विभक्ति (Vocative), एकवचन (Singular)

• निवेदयेत्: should offer/present
• निवेदयेत्: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नि+विद् (धातु) [णिच् causative]
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (Singular), परस्मैपद (Parasmaipada)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• गुरवे: to the teacher
• गुरवे: Sampradāna (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गुरु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), चतुर्थी-विभक्ति (Dative/4th), एकवचन (Singular)

• द्विजेभ्यः: to the twice-born (Brahmins)
• द्विजेभ्यः: Sampradāna (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: द्विज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), चतुर्थी-विभक्ति (Dative/4th), बहुवचन (Plural) (also possible Ablative/5th plural by form)

• दक्षिणाम्: fee/gift (dakṣiṇā)
• दक्षिणाम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दक्षिणा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular)

• ददेत्: should give
• ददेत्: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: दा (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (Singular), परस्मैपद (Parasmaipada)

Speaker

Narada (instructional narration within the dialogue tradition)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhakti

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Characters & Entities

• Vinayaka
• Guru
• Dvija

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It emphasizes dharmic completion of a rite through honoring Vināyaka (remover of obstacles), offering respectfully to the guru, and supporting dvijas with dakṣiṇā—linking worship with gratitude and righteous giving.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is expressed not only as inner reverence but also as disciplined service: presenting an offering in a proper manner, venerating the guru, and giving charitably to qualified recipients as part of sacred observance.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual praxis is implied: the idea of sopaskara (required implements) and dakṣiṇā aligns with kalpa-style procedural discipline—ensuring offerings are properly equipped, correctly offered, and concluded with prescribed gifting.