Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 38
The Description of the Caturdaśī Vrata Observed throughout the Twelve Months
नमस्कृत्य निजं गेहं समाप्य नियमं व्रजेत् । एवं कृते व्रते विप्र लब्ध्वा सौभाग्यमुत्तमम् ॥ ३८ ॥
namaskṛtya nijaṃ gehaṃ samāpya niyamaṃ vrajet | evaṃ kṛte vrate vipra labdhvā saubhāgyamuttamam || 38 ||
向自家宅第（家神与门槛）恭敬顶礼，圆满完成所定戒行之后，方可离去。噢婆罗门，如此修持此誓愿，便得最上吉祥福运。
Narada (teaching in the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes that a vow is spiritually effective when it is completed with discipline (niyama) and concluded with reverence—turning ritual completion into a mindful act that yields auspicious results (uttama saubhāgya).
By prescribing namaskāra (bowing) and orderly completion of observances, it frames vrata as a devotional discipline—humility, reverence, and faithful adherence to sacred procedure are treated as bhakti expressed through action.
Ritual procedure and correct completion (a kalpa-style concern) is highlighted: the verse stresses niyama, proper closure, and respectful transitional acts—key practical elements in vrata-vidhi.