Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 26
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जिगीषुर्धर्मविजयी तथा लोकं वशन्नयेत्
jigīṣurdharmavijayī tathā lokaṃ vaśannayet
জয় ইচ্ছুক জনে ধৰ্মৰ দ্বাৰা বিজয়ী হৈ, সেইদৰে লোকসকলক (প্ৰজাক) নিজৰ বশত আনিব লাগে।
Lord Agni (in instruction to Vasiṣṭha, within the Agni Purana’s didactic narration)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Arthashastra","practical_application":"Conquest ethics and integration: win through dharma and then govern in a way that secures willing allegiance rather than mere subjugation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Dharma-vijaya (righteous conquest) and people’s allegiance","lookup_keywords":["jigīṣu","dharma-vijaya","loka","vaśa","naya"],"quick_summary":"A conqueror should prevail by righteous means and, by that same righteousness, bring the people into stable allegiance. Legitimation is part of victory."}
Concept: Ends and means are linked: durable sovereignty arises from dharmic victory and dharmic governance.
Application: In any takeover/merger or regime change, prioritize fair treatment, continuity of local welfare, and rule-of-law to secure consent.
Khanda Section: Rajadharma (Governance, statecraft, conquest ethics)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A victorious king enters a newly won city without plunder; he offers protection, confirms local customs, and receives voluntary homage from citizens.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, city gate scene with king under parasol, soldiers restrained, citizens offering garlands, emphasis on dharmic calm, bold outlines and warm palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, king with gold halo-arch, right hand in abhaya (protection) gesture, citizens kneeling with offerings, rich gold ornamentation","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic integration scene: proclamation being read, tax remission scroll, officials recording, citizens reassured, fine detailing","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, triumphal entry with controlled troops, citizens presenting keys of the city, nuanced faces showing relief and respect, architectural detail"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वशम्+नयेत्→वशन्नयेत् (अनुस्वार/नकारादेश)
Related Themes: Agni Purana 232 (rājadharma and conquest conduct); Agni Purana 233 (foreign policy measures that include peace and war)
FAQs
It imparts rajadharma as practical statecraft: conquest and governance should be achieved through dharma—ethical conduct that wins voluntary allegiance rather than mere coercion.
Alongside ritual, cosmology, and other sciences, the Agni Purana also teaches political ethics; this verse is a compact rule on legitimate rule-building—how a king consolidates power by righteousness and public consent.
Dharma-based victory reduces adharma (harmful action) and its karmic burden, aligning kingship with moral order; winning people through righteousness is presented as a purer, merit-bearing mode of rule.