Kalpa-Lakṣaṇa and Gṛhya-Kalpa: Classifications, Purifications, Implements, and Spatial Rite-Design
उत्तरे सर्वपात्राणि प्रणीताद्यानि पश्चिमे । यजमानः पूर्वतः स्युर्द्विजाः सर्वेऽपि नारद ॥ २३ ॥
uttare sarvapātrāṇi praṇītādyāni paścime | yajamānaḥ pūrvataḥ syurdvijāḥ sarve'pi nārada || 23 ||
Mọi pháp khí nghi lễ nên đặt về phía bắc; nước praṇīta và các vật liên hệ nên để về phía tây. Chủ tế (yajamāna) nên ngồi hướng mặt về đông, và tất cả các bậc nhị sinh (dvija) cũng vậy, hỡi Nārada.
Sanatkumara (instructing Narada in ritual/disciplinary procedure)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
It emphasizes ṛta-like order in worship: correct directional placement and seating discipline make the rite harmonious, supporting purity of intention and steadiness of mind in dharma-oriented practice.
While primarily ritualistic, it supports bhakti through reverent precision—external order (proper arrangement and posture) is presented as a way to honor the sacred act and cultivate attentive devotion during worship.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is highlighted: the verse gives concrete instructions on the spatial arrangement of yajña implements (pātras, praṇīta-water) and the prescribed orientation of the yajamāna and dvija priests.