Agni Purana — Yoga & Brahma-vidya, Shloka 32
Chapter 378: Brahma-jñāna
Knowledge of Brahman
सद्भावभावमापन्नस्ततो ऽसौ परमात्मना भवत्यभेदी भेदश् च तस्याज्ञानकृतो भवेत्
sadbhāvabhāvamāpannastato 'sau paramātmanā bhavatyabhedī bhedaś ca tasyājñānakṛto bhavet
সদ্ভাৱ অৱস্থালৈ আহি সি পৰমাত্মাৰ সৈতে অভেদ হয়; আৰু যি ভেদ প্ৰত্যক্ষ হয়, সেয়া কেৱল অজ্ঞানজনিত।
Lord Agni (in dialogue with Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Philosophy","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Stabilize in sat-bhāva (true being) to recognize non-difference from Paramātman; treat perceived difference as an ignorance-effect to be removed by inquiry and meditation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Bheda as Avidyā-kṛta; Abheda with Paramātman through Sat-bhāva","lookup_keywords":["sadbhava","paramatman","abheda","avidya","bheda-jnana"],"quick_summary":"Entering true being, one is non-different from the Supreme Self; any sense of difference is produced by ignorance. Practically, it gives a diagnostic: difference-thought indicates avidyā, to be countered by jñāna and steady abidance."}
Concept: Abheda-siddhānta: identity with Paramātman is the truth; bheda is an epistemic error born of avidyā.
Application: Whenever ‘I vs That’ arises, label it avidyā-kṛta; return to sat-bhāva via self-inquiry (‘Who is the knower of difference?’) and steady witnessing.
Khanda Section: Moksha-vidya (Advaita-Jnana / Brahma-Atma-aikya)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A seeker dissolving into a vast luminous Self: the boundary line between individual figure and cosmic light fades; a shadowy veil labeled ‘avidyā’ tears apart, revealing seamless unity with Paramātman.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, central figure merging into a continuous golden-white field, a dark veil motif splitting to show unity, stylized lotus and flame borders, serene facial expressions, symbolic rather than realistic space","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, strong gold background signifying sat-bhāva, devotee silhouette blending into the gold, embossed gold veil being lifted, minimal figures, emphasis on radiance and unity","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional symbolism: two figures (jīva and Paramātman) shown as one after veil removal, fine lines, soft colors, clear before/after transition within one frame","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, allegorical scene in a garden pavilion: a translucent curtain (avidyā) drawn aside revealing the same face reflected in a luminous expanse, delicate detailing, subtle light effects"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भावमापन्नः = भावम् + आपन्नः; ततोऽसौ = ततः + असौ; भवत्यभेदी = भवति + अभेदी; भेदश्च = भेदः + च; तस्याज्ञानकृतो = तस्य + अज्ञानकृतः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 378.30 (nirbheda Brahman); Agni Purana moksha passages on avidyā and jñāna
FAQs
It imparts moksha-vidya (jnana-yoga): the doctrinal point that unity with the Paramatman is real, while perceived difference (bheda) is an effect of ignorance (ajñāna).
Alongside ritual, governance, and arts, the Agni Purana also preserves systematic metaphysics—here summarizing a core Upanishadic/Advaita position on bheda-abheda, showing its coverage of liberation philosophy.
It directs the practitioner toward liberation by shifting identity from the limited self to the Supreme Self; recognizing difference as ignorance weakens attachment and supports inner purification and freedom from bondage.