Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 171
Rādhā-sambaddha-mantra-vyākhyā
Rādhā-Related Mantras Explained
भूमी रसाक्ष्मास्वयुता वज्रेशीत्यष्टमः क्रमात् । षडक्षराणि त्वरिता तृतीयं तदनंतरम् ॥ १७१ ॥
bhūmī rasākṣmāsvayutā vajreśītyaṣṭamaḥ kramāt | ṣaḍakṣarāṇi tvaritā tṛtīyaṃ tadanaṃtaram || 171 ||
Theo thứ tự, yếu tố thứ tám được nêu là: “Bhūmī, Rasā, Kṣmā, cùng với Sva và Vajreśī.” Sau đó là thần chú sáu âm mang danh Tvaritā, và liền ngay sau là phần thứ ba.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada, within the Vedanga/technical section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes mantra-vidhi—correct ordering and identification of named mantra-units—showing that spiritual efficacy depends on precise transmission (krama) and recognized syllabic structure (ṣaḍakṣarī).
Bhakti here is supported by disciplined practice: devotion is expressed through faithful adherence to the taught sequence of mantras and their forms, treating the named mantras (like Tvaritā) as sacred supports for worship.
It highlights Śikṣā-style technical attention to akṣara (syllable) count and ordered recitation (krama), which are essential for correct ritual chanting and mantra application.