Agni Purana — Kosha, Shloka 6
Chapter 366 — सामान्यनामलिङ्गानि
Common Noun-Forms and Their Grammatical Genders
लोलुपो गर्धलो गृध्रुर्विनीतप्रश्रितौ तथा धृष्टे धृष्णुर्वियातश् च निभृतः प्रतिभान्विते
lolupo gardhalo gṛdhrurvinītapraśritau tathā dhṛṣṭe dhṛṣṇurviyātaś ca nibhṛtaḥ pratibhānvite
‘লোভী’ বুজাবলৈ ‘লোলুপ’, ‘গর্ধল’ আৰু ‘গৃধ্ৰু’ শব্দ আছে। তদ্ৰূপ নম্ৰ আৰু সুসংস্কৃত ব্যক্তিক ‘বিনীত’ আৰু ‘প্ৰশ্ৰিত’ বোলা হয়। ‘ধৃষ্ট’ আৰু ‘ধৃষ্ণু’ সাহসী/নির্ভীক; ‘বিয়াত’ গুচি যোৱা; ‘নিভৃত’ সংযত-শান্ত; আৰু ‘প্ৰতিভান্বিত’ দীপ্ত বুদ্ধিসম্পন্নক সূচায়।
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vyakarana","secondary_vidya":"Alamkara","practical_application":"Synonym mastery for nuanced description in poetry, prose, and ethical discourse: greed, humility, boldness, departure, quiet reserve, and brilliance.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Nighaṇṭu: Synonyms for Greed, Humility, Boldness, Quietude, and Brilliance","lookup_keywords":["lolupa","vinīta","dhṛṣṭa","nibhṛta","pratibhānvita"],"quick_summary":"Provides paryāyas for common character descriptors, supporting accurate diction and refined characterization."}
Alamkara Type: Paryāya (synonymy)
Concept: Cultivation of discernment (viveka) through linguistic precision: naming inner states supports self-correction (e.g., lolupa vs vinīta).
Application: Use as a self-reflection vocabulary and as a stylistic resource for writers and teachers.
Khanda Section: Sahitya-shastra (Lexicography / Nighantu: Synonyms and epithets)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar’s lexicon page illustrated with personifications: Greed as a grasping figure; Humility as a bowed figure; Boldness as a forward-stepping figure; Quiet reserve as a seated silent figure; Brilliance as a radiant-headed figure.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural personifications with symbolic gestures, each trait as a stylized figure with clear mudrās, Sanskrit labels in decorative bands, temple-lamp ambience.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore icon-like personifications with gold halos for pratibhānvita, ornate borders, embossed gold captions for each synonym set.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting didactic chart: five figures in a row with captions, delicate shading, emphasis on clarity and pedagogy.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature allegorical scene in a garden pavilion, scholars discussing, with marginal vignettes depicting each trait, fine detailing and calligraphy panels."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गृध्रुर्विनीतप्रश्रितौ → गृध्रुः विनीत-प्रश्रितौ; वियातश् च → वियातः च (visarga sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana: continuing kośa material around 366.4–366.7; Sahitya-shastra discussions on śabda-sampat
FAQs
This verse imparts Sahitya-shastra (lexicographical) knowledge: standardized Sanskrit synonyms and epithets used for precise expression in poetry, prose, and learned discourse.
By cataloging synonyms for key qualities (greed, humility, boldness, departure, restraint, brilliance), it functions like a compact thesaurus (nighantu), showing the Purana’s coverage of language-science alongside ritual, law, and other disciplines.
Though primarily linguistic, it supports dharmic speech (satya and śiṣṭācāra): choosing accurate words helps cultivate discernment, avoid harsh or misleading speech, and uphold refined conduct aligned with virtue.