Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 9
Mantras for the Parasol and Other Royal/Worship Emblems (छत्रादिमन्त्रादयः)
रिपून् विनिघ्नन्समरे सह भर्त्रा सुखी भव शक्रकेतो महावीर्यः सुवर्णस्त्वामुपाश्रितः
ripūn vinighnansamare saha bhartrā sukhī bhava śakraketo mahāvīryaḥ suvarṇastvāmupāśritaḥ
সমৰত শত্ৰুসকলক নিধন কৰি, ভৰ্তাৰ সৈতে সুখী হোৱা। হে শক্ৰকেতু, মহাবীৰ্যবান—সুৱৰ্ণে তোমাৰ আশ্ৰয় লৈছে।
Lord Agni (instructing within a rakṣā/jaya-prayoga context)
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Alamkara Type: Āśīrvāda + Sambodhana
Concept: Kṣātra-dharma includes not only defeating enemies but also being an āśraya (refuge) for allies/dependents; victory is tied to righteous protection and loyalty.
Application: Recited as a blessing over standards, commanders, or protective guardians before engagement to reinforce duty of shelter and collective success.
Khanda Section: Rajadharma & Dhanurveda (Protective rites and battle-blessings)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A battlefield blessing scene: a heroic standard-bearer or commander named Śakraketu stands as a protective figure; an ally named Suvarṇa approaches in refuge; behind them troops surge forward crushing enemies, while the leader’s presence symbolizes shelter and victory.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, heroic protector figure with banner (ketu) motif, ally kneeling in śaraṇāgati, stylized battle behind with rhythmic soldiers, strong reds and ochres, clear protective gesture of the hero","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central mahāvīrya hero with gold-embellished banner and armor, Suvarṇa depicted with golden accents taking refuge, enemies subdued at margins, ornate gold work emphasizing protection and triumph","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, narrative clarity: protector with standard, ally seeking shelter, troops in ordered ranks, restrained palette and fine lines, emphasis on gestures of refuge and command","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed battle camp with commander and standard, ally approaching, vivid textiles and armor, dynamic yet controlled combat vignette in background, refined facial expressions"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विनिघ्नन्समरे = विनिघ्नन् + समरे; सुवर्णस्त्वामुपाश्रितः = सुवर्णः + त्वाम् + उपाश्रितः
Related Themes: Agni Purana: rājadharma counsel on protection of subjects and allies; Agni Purana: Dhanurveda blessings and battlefield rites
FAQs
It functions as a jaya–rakṣā (victory/protection) utterance: an auspicious directive/blessing aimed at enemy-subduing success in battle and the securing of well-being alongside one’s lord (bhartrā).
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical state-and-war material—battle benedictions, protective formulas, and success-speech aligned with Dhanurveda/Rajadharma concerns—showing its multi-disciplinary scope.
The verse frames victory as harmonized with dharmic protection and refuge (upāśraya): success in conflict is coupled with welfare, stability, and auspicious household prosperity rather than mere aggression.