Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 34
Chapter 231 — शकुनानि (Śakunāni) | Omens in Governance, Travel, and War
वामं दक्षिणपादेन पादमाक्रमते शुभः दक्षिणञ्च तथा दन्तं परिमार्ष्टि करेण च
vāmaṃ dakṣiṇapādena pādamākramate śubhaḥ dakṣiṇañca tathā dantaṃ parimārṣṭi kareṇa ca
هو من علامات اليُمن أن يخطو المرء بقدمه اليمنى فوق قدمه اليسرى (أو يضعها عليها)، وكذلك أن يمسح أسنان الجانب الأيمن بيده تنظيفًا.
Lord Agni (in Agni Purana’s typical instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Daily auspicious conduct (ācāra/śauca) rules for bodily movements and hygiene interpreted as good-omen practices.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Ācāra (right conduct) and śauca (purity) are treated as carriers of śubha (auspicious order) in daily life.
Application: Adopt consistent morning routines and mindful bodily comportment as part of dharmic living and social-religious propriety.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ācāra and Śauca / auspicious bodily observances)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person performs auspicious morning conduct: stepping with the right foot over the left in a ritualized manner, then cleaning the right-side teeth as part of śauca before worship.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, serene domestic shrine setting with oil lamp, figure shown in two sequential poses (stepping gesture, tooth-cleaning), stylized lines and warm tones","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, devotional household scene with gold accents on lamp and vessels, figure in clean attire performing morning śauca and auspicious stepping, ornate border","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear instructional depiction of foot placement and tooth-cleaning hand position, soft colors, minimal background, emphasis on gesture accuracy","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate interior with detailed textiles and utensils, figure performing morning hygiene and auspicious step, fine brushwork and balanced composition"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पादमाक्रमते = पादम् + आक्रमते; दक्षिणञ्च = दक्षिणम् + च
Related Themes: Agni Purana (Pūjā-vidhi/ācāra-śauca sections contiguous to this passage)
FAQs
It teaches śakuna-lakṣaṇa—reading auspicious bodily actions—specifically favorable signs involving stepping (right over left) and right-side dental cleaning.
Alongside theology and worship, the Agni Purana also preserves practical āgamic/folk-ritual knowledge on daily conduct and omens, showing its wide-ranging, handbook-like scope.
Following auspicious bodily observances is treated as aligning one’s actions with śubha (favorable) indications, supporting purity of conduct and success in intended rites or undertakings.