Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 36
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
पादौ तेनापि पादः स्याद्गृहीतो वाम एव हि अग्रे चेच्चरणे त्यक्ते जायते सुदृढासनं
pādau tenāpi pādaḥ syādgṛhīto vāma eva hi agre ceccaraṇe tyakte jāyate sudṛḍhāsanaṃ
وبهذا الترتيب تُمسَكُ قدمٌ أخرى أيضًا—بل تُمسَكُ القدمُ اليسرى أولًا. فإذا أُطلِقَت القدمُ إلى الأمام ووُضِعَت بثبات نشأت هيئةُ جلوسٍ (آسَنَة) شديدةُ الرسوخ.
Lord Agni (teaching the sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Āsana-bandha: Left-foot-first grasping for firm posture","lookup_keywords":["āsana","pāda-graha","vāma-pāda","sthira-āsana","yoga-śāstra"],"quick_summary":"A practical sequencing rule for posture-building: begin with the left foot grasp/placement; when the foot is set forward and released into position, the posture becomes stable."}
Concept: Sthiratā (steadiness) arises from correct method (krama) and controlled placement.
Application: Apply stepwise technique in āsana practice to build stability before breath-control or meditation.
Khanda Section: Yoga-śāstra (Āsana-prakaraṇa)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A yogin demonstrating an asana setup: left foot grasped/positioned first, then released forward to create a firm seated posture; emphasis on hands, feet, and alignment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, yogin seated on mat in temple-ashram setting, clear depiction of left foot being held then placed forward, warm earthy palette, stylized anatomy and calm face.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, yogin with halo-like aura, ornate border, gold accents, hands holding left foot, posture transitioning into stable seat, minimal background with lotus motifs.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional clarity: sequential pose depiction (two-step), fine lines, soft shading, labeled left foot emphasis, serene studio-like background.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, yogin in garden pavilion, attendant observing, detailed textiles and mat, precise rendering of foot placement and hand grip."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तेनापि = तेन + अपि; स्याद्गृहीतः = स्यात् + गृहीतः; चेच्चरणे = चेत् + चरणे; सुदृढासनम् = सु + दृढ + आसनम् (कर्मधारय).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 287 (Yoga-śāstra / āsana-prakaraṇa)
FAQs
It gives a practical āsana-sequencing cue: grasp and position the left foot first, then release/place the foot forward to stabilize the seat, producing a firm posture suitable for practice.
Beyond mythology, the Agni Purana preserves applied yogic body-technology—stepwise posture mechanics—showing its coverage of practical disciplines (yoga/health/meditation methods) alongside ritual, polity, and arts.
A steady āsana supports breath-control and meditation without distraction; stability of the body is treated as a prerequisite for inner steadiness, aiding concentration and the purificatory aims of yogic practice.