Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 49
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
स तरत्यापदः सर्वा यशः प्राप्नोति चाक्षयं विपुलां श्रियमाप्नोति जयं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमं
sa taratyāpadaḥ sarvā yaśaḥ prāpnoti cākṣayaṃ vipulāṃ śriyamāpnoti jayaṃ prāpnotyanuttamaṃ
إنه يتجاوز جميع الشدائد؛ وينال شهرةً لا تفنى، ويظفر برخاءٍ وافر، ويحصل على نصرٍ لا يُضاهى.
Lord Agni (narrating the phala—results/benefits—to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Stotra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Use as a phala-śruti to motivate regular recitation/observance; recite at the close of stotra/japa to reinforce sankalpa for protection, fame, prosperity, and victory.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Stotra/Dharma-phala: Apad-taraṇa, Yaśas, Śrī, Jaya","lookup_keywords":["stotra-phala","āpada","yaśas","śrī","jaya"],"quick_summary":"The verse states the standard fourfold fruit of devotional recitation and righteous observance: protection from calamities, lasting reputation, prosperity, and victory. It functions as a merit-statement to anchor practice in daily life."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprāsa (soft repetition of sounds) with phala-śruti style enumeration
Concept: Śraddhā in stotra/japa and dhārmika conduct yields both worldly welfare (abhyudaya) and stability against adversity.
Application: Frame daily practice with intention: recite, then act ethically; treat success as dharma-supported rather than purely force-driven.
Khanda Section: Stotra-phala / Dharma-phala (Merit and benefits of recitation and righteous observance)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee completing recitation before a small altar; behind him symbolic motifs of calamities receding, a halo of fame, overflowing grain/coins for prosperity, and a victory banner.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style: seated devotee before lamp and kalasha, stylized clouds of misfortune dissolving, Lakshmi-like prosperity motifs and a victory flag, earthy reds and ochres, bold outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: central devotee with prayer beads before deity/altar, gold-leaf halo, embossed symbols—conch, lotus, victory standard, overflowing treasure—rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: clean linework instructional tableau—devotee finishing stotra, four labeled fruits (āpada-taraṇa, yaśas, śrī, jaya) as cartouches, soft shading and delicate ornament.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtly devotee in a pavilion reciting; allegorical figures representing Fame and Prosperity approach, a banner of victory in the background, fine detailing and pastel palette."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तरत्यापदः = तरति + आपदः; चाक्षयम् = च + अक्षयम्; श्रियमाप्नोति = श्रियम् + आप्नोति; प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् = प्राप्नोति + अनुत्तमम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: stotra-phala sections in later/adjacent adhyāyas on japa, dāna, vrata-phala
FAQs
This is a phala-śruti statement: it teaches the expected outcomes of disciplined religious practice (typically stotra/mantra-japa or observance) as protection from misfortune, lasting renown, prosperity, and victory.
By documenting phala-śruti outcomes alongside procedures, the Agni Purana functions as a practical handbook—linking ritual/discipline with worldly and spiritual results (security, social reputation, wealth, success).
It asserts that sustained dharmic practice purifies obstacles (āpadaḥ) and generates enduring merit (akṣaya-yaśas), manifesting as auspicious fortune (śrī) and decisive success (jaya).