Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 5
Chapter 41 — शिलाविन्यासविधानं
The Procedure for Laying the Stones / Foundation Setting
अद्भिः पञ्चकषायेण सर्वौषधिजलेन च गन्धतोयेन च तथा कुम्भैस्तोयसुपूरितैः
adbhiḥ pañcakaṣāyeṇa sarvauṣadhijalena ca gandhatoyena ca tathā kumbhaistoyasupūritaiḥ
بالماء—وكذلك بالمغلي ذي الأقسام الخمسة، وبماءٍ منقوعٍ بجميع الأعشاب الدوائية، وكذلك بماءٍ معطّر؛ ومع جرارٍ (كومبها) مملوءةٍ بالماء تمامًا.
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana narration frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vrata","secondary_vidya":"Ayurveda","practical_application":"Preparation of consecrated waters for snāna/abhiṣeka and ritual purification using pañcakāṣāya, sarvauṣadhi-jala, gandha-toya, and full kumbhas.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Abhiṣeka-jala: pañcakāṣāya, sarvauṣadhi-jala, gandha-toya, kumbha-pūraṇa","lookup_keywords":["abhiṣeka-jala","pañcakāṣāya","sarvauṣadhi-jala","gandha-toya","kumbha"],"quick_summary":"For purification and bathing rites, prepare multiple kinds of sanctified water—decoction-based, herb-infused, and scented—kept in fully filled pitchers for ritual use."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: External purity (bahya-śauca) as a support for inner ritual focus and devatā-upacāra.
Application: Standardize preparation of ritual waters to maintain consistency, cleanliness, and sanctity in worship.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Snana, Abhisheka, and Purificatory Ritual Procedures)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Ritual preparation area with multiple kumbhas filled to the brim: one with pañcakāṣāya decoction, one with sarvauṣadhi herb-infused water, one with fragrant gandha-toya; attendants arranging vessels for abhiṣeka.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style: priest in white dhoti preparing three large brass kumbhas, steam-like aura over decoction, herbs floating in one vessel, sandal and flowers near scented water, sanctum backdrop, earthy reds and greens, flat iconic composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: richly ornamented kumbhas with gold highlights, labeled ritual waters, priest holding ladle, decorative arch motif, heavy gold work on vessels and borders, devotional still-life feel.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: clean instructional depiction of three prepared waters and full pitchers, fine linework, soft colors, annotated arrangement of vessels and ladles, calm ritual interior.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed courtly workshop-like scene of ritual vessels, herbs and perfumes meticulously rendered, attendants filling pitchers, patterned floor, delicate shading and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कुम्भैस्तोयसुपूरितैः = कुम्भैः + तोय-सुपूरितैः; adbhiḥ is irregular instrumental plural of अप्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Puja-vidhi sections on snāna/abhiṣeka, kalaśa-sthāpana, and śauca
FAQs
It specifies the ritual media for purification/abhisheka: plain water, pañcakaṣāya (a fivefold decoction), sarvauṣadhi-infused water, scented water, and water stored in fully filled kumbhas for sprinkling or bathing rites.
It integrates practical ritual procedure with quasi-Ayurvedic concepts (herbal infusions like sarvauṣadhi-jala and decoctions like kaṣāya), showing how the text compiles liturgical technique alongside medicinal and material details.
Using herb-infused and fragrant waters in snana/abhisheka is presented as a means of enhanced śauca (purity), supporting sanctification of the worshipper and the rite, and thereby increasing the merit (puṇya) and efficacy of the worship.