Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 71
The Exposition of the Maheśa Mantra
Mahēśa-mantra-prakāśana
अघोरेभ्यस्तथा पूर्वमीरिता प्रथमा कला । अथ घोरेभ्य इत्यंते मोहास्यात्तदनंतरम् ॥ ७१ ॥
aghorebhyastathā pūrvamīritā prathamā kalā | atha ghorebhya ityaṃte mohāsyāttadanaṃtaram || 71 ||
Trước đó, kalā thứ nhất đã được dạy, khởi đầu bằng “aghorebhyaḥ”. Rồi khi kết thúc với “ghorebhyaḥ”, ngay sau đó liền phát sinh mohā—sự mê lầm.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a technical Vedanga-style exposition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It stresses that mantra portions (kalās) must be applied in the right sequence; mixing or ending with the ‘ghora’ formula improperly leads to moha—inner confusion that disrupts ritual clarity and spiritual focus.
Bhakti is supported by disciplined practice: careful, reverent recitation prevents mental agitation (moha) and preserves the devotee’s steadiness, making worship more sattvic and effective.
Śikṣā (phonetics/recitation discipline) and procedural mantra-vidhi: identifying a ‘first kalā’ and recognizing that the ending formula affects the practitioner’s mental state, so order and closure matter in ritual recitation.