Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 37
Abhiṣeka-mantrāḥ
Consecration Mantras
अनवद्या सुकेशी च मेनकाः सह जन्यया क्रतुस्थला घृताची च विश्वाची पुञ्जिकस्थला
anavadyā sukeśī ca menakāḥ saha janyayā kratusthalā ghṛtācī ca viśvācī puñjikasthalā
أنَفَدْيَا وسُكِيشِي؛ ومينَكَا مع جَنْيَا؛ وكْرَتُسْثَلَا؛ وغْرِتَاتْشِي؛ وفِشْفَاتْشِي؛ وبُونْجِكَسْثَلَا—هذه هي أسماء الأبساراس المذكورات هنا.
Lord Agni (narrating to Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s primary dialogue frame)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Apsaras-Nāma-saṅgraha (Anavadyā–Puñjikasthalā Group)","lookup_keywords":["apsaras","Anavadya","Menaka","Ghritachi","Vishvachi"],"quick_summary":"A named list of Apsarases used for catalogue-style remembrance and for inclusion in protective/auspicious invocations."}
Alamkara Type: Nama-mala (catalogue enumeration)
Khanda Section: Deva-Stri-Varnana / Apsaras-Gana (Puranic Catalogues and Sacred Genealogies)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A lineup or circular dance-assembly of named Apsarases—each distinguished by subtle attributes—presented as a celestial catalogue scene.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Indra’s celestial hall backdrop, Apsarases in a semi-circle dance, each with distinct hairstyle and ornaments, vīṇā and mṛdaṅga accompaniment, saturated traditional colors, decorative floral borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, multiple Apsarases arranged symmetrically, heavy gold jewelry and embossed halos, lotus motifs, palace-arch framing, name cartouches near figures, luminous gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined faces and delicate linework, Apsarases shown in labeled panels like an illustrated glossary, soft pastel washes, minimal background, thin gold accents","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, elegant court of heaven with dancers, individualized costumes and textiles, fine detailing of jewelry, architectural jali screens, calligraphic labels for names"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: No major external sandhi beyond conjunctions; names listed in nominative.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 219 (Apsaras catalogues continuing in 219.38)
FAQs
This verse primarily transmits onomastic and cosmological knowledge: a canonical enumeration of Apsaras names used in Purāṇic catalogues, recitation, and cross-referencing of divine lineages and attendants.
By preserving structured name-lists of celestial beings (Apsarases), the Agni Purana functions as a reference compendium—supporting mythology, cosmology, and intertextual identification across epics and Purāṇas.
In Purāṇic tradition, respectful recitation and remembrance of divine beings and their canonical names is treated as a merit-bearing act that supports devotion (smaraṇa) and purifies speech through accurate sacred remembrance.