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Nārada Pañcarātra Saṁhitā

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Puranic & Other Saṁhitās

This is a collection of texts forming part of the Pañcarātra Agama tradition within Vaishnavism. It outlines detailed rituals, mantra practices, temple worship procedures, and devotional philosophy centered on Narayana (Vishnu). It is considered a revealed scripture (āgama) that helps bridge external ritual with internal devotion. Spiritual Significance: Considered a revealed scripture (āgama) that helps bridge external ritual with internal devotion, offering a comprehensive guide to both personal sādhanā and public temple worship of Vishnu.

Ritual and devotional manual in the Vaishnava tradition.

Quick Facts

Author

Sage Nārada

Origin Period

Early medieval (estimated between 5th–10th century CE)

Language

Sanskrit

Total Chapters

More than 30 chapters (exact count varies by manuscript)