Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 183

Rādhā-sambaddha-mantra-vyākhyā

Rādhā-Related Mantras Explained

Devanagari script

समरे विजयं खङ्गपादुकांजनसिद्धिदा । वेतालयक्षिणीचेटपिशाचादिप्रसाधिनी ॥ १८३ ॥

Transliteration

samare vijayaṃ khaṅgapādukāṃjanasiddhidā | vetālayakṣiṇīceṭapiśācādiprasādhinī || 183 ||

Translation

她于战阵中赐予胜利，并施与诸成就（siddhi），如御剑之力、神奇之履与眼药（añjana）。又能降伏维陀罗（vetāla）、夜叉女（yakṣiṇī）、鬼仆（cheṭa）、毗舍遮（piśāca）等类。

Word by Word

• समरे: in battle
• समरे: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: समर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/अधिकरण), एकवचन

• विजयम्: victory
• विजयम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विजय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• खङ्गपादुकाअञ्जनसिद्धिदा: giver of siddhis like sword, sandals, collyrium
• खङ्गपादुकाअञ्जनसिद्धिदा: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: खङ्ग + पादुका + अञ्जन + सिद्धि + दा(ददाति) (प्रातिपदिक/धात्वर्थ)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; तत्पुरुष-समासः (समाहार/षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषभावः): ‘खङ्ग-पादुका-अञ्जन-सिद्धीनां दा’ = giver of sword/footwear/collyrium-type siddhis

• वेतालयक्षिणीचेटपिशाचादिप्रसाधिनी: subduer/controller of vetālas, yakṣiṇīs, piśācas, etc.
• वेतालयक्षिणीचेटपिशाचादिप्रसाधिनी: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वेताल + यक्षिणी + चेट + पिशाच + आदि + प्रसाधिनी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः: ‘वेताल-यक्षिणी-चेट-पिशाच-आदि-प्रसाधिनी’ = one who subdues/controls vetālas, yakṣiṇīs, servants, piśācas, etc.

Speaker

Narada (in dialogue with Sanatkumara tradition; technical listing of siddhis)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Characters & Entities

• Vetala
• Yaksini
• Pisacha

FAQs

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

The verse portrays a power (invoked through technical ritual/mantra practice) that grants protective and worldly attainments—victory, special aids, and control over harmful spirits—showing how disciplined prayoga is framed as a means to remove obstacles and secure safety.

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

Bhakti is not stated directly here; the emphasis is on siddhi-oriented practice. In the Narada Purana’s broader outlook, such powers are secondary and are ideally subordinated to devotion—used for protection and dharmic stability rather than as the final goal.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects technical prayoga knowledge—mantra-based protection and subjugation rites—aligned with the Purana’s Third Pada focus on applied disciplines (procedures, formulations, and results), rather than narrative theology.