Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 24
Tvaritā-mūla-mantra and Related Details
Dīkṣā, Maṇḍala, Nyāsa, Japa, Homa, Siddhi, Mokṣa
परे च होमयेत् स्वस्थो ऽकर्मकर्मशतान् दश पूर्णाहुत्या तु तद्योगी धर्माधर्मैर् न लिप्यते
pare ca homayet svastho 'karmakarmaśatān daśa pūrṇāhutyā tu tadyogī dharmādharmair na lipyate
ثم وهو ساكن النفس سليم البدن، ينبغي أن يُقيم الهُوما (homa) أيضًا: عشرةَ أضعافِ مئةٍ (أي ألف) من القرابين، على هيئة فعلٍ لا يُنشئ كَرْما مُقيِّدة؛ وبهذه القُربانَة الختامية (pūrṇāhuti) لا يتلطخ ذلك اليوغي ببرٍّ ولا بإثم (dharma أو adharma).
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Prescribes a homa regimen (1000 offerings) performed in a non-binding manner (akarma-karma) culminating in pūrṇāhuti, aimed at karmic purification and yogic non-attachment to merit/demerit.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Akarmakarma-homa: 1000 āhutis and non-lipti by dharma/adharma","lookup_keywords":["homa","sahasra-āhuti","akarma","pūrṇāhuti","dharma-adharma"],"quick_summary":"Perform a thousand offerings with the intent and discipline of non-binding action; the concluding oblation seals the practice so the yogin remains untainted by merit and demerit."}
Concept: Karma performed as ‘akarma’ (non-binding action) leading to non-lipti—freedom from dharma/adharma accrual.
Application: Perform obligatory/ritual actions with relinquished doership and fruit, using structured homa as a training for non-attachment.
Khanda Section: Agneya-vidya (Homa-vidhi and Yogic/Karmic purification)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healthy, composed yogin conducts a long homa with repeated offerings counted in sequence, culminating in a final pūrṇāhuti; the atmosphere suggests purification and detachment from results.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, large homa-kuṇḍa with rhythmic flames, rows of offering bowls, yogin calm and steady, attendants counting beads/marks for 1000 āhutis, warm ochres and reds, stylized smoke patterns","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ceremonial homa with gold-highlighted fire and vessels, yogin centered with serene face, decorative counting motif (mālā) indicating 1000 offerings, ornate frame","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional depiction: kuṇḍa geometry, ladle, ghee pot, offering count indicated by mala/ledger, yogin posture and calm expression emphasized, soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed ritual paraphernalia, scribe-like attendant tallying offerings, yogin performing final oblation, delicate smoke curls and architectural pavilion"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: svastho 'karmakarmaśatān = svasthaḥ + akarma-karma-śatān; dharmādharmair = dharma-adharmaiḥ
Related Themes: Agni Purana 310 (homa-vidhi and mokṣa linkage)
FAQs
It prescribes a homa sequence culminating in a pūrṇāhuti, with a counted number of offerings (ten hundreds), emphasizing that the rite should be performed in a steady, healthy state and as non-binding (akarma) action.
It integrates precise ritual mechanics (homa count and pūrṇāhuti) with philosophical karma-yoga doctrine (akarma; transcendence of dharma/adharma), showing how the text bridges liturgy and liberation-theory.
By performing the homa as disciplined, non-attached action and sealing it with the pūrṇāhuti, the yogin is said to remain untainted by karmic polarities—merit and demerit—indicating purification and inner freedom.