Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 3
Chapter 10 — श्रीरामावतारवर्णनम्
Description of the Incarnation-Deeds of Śrī Rāma
रामो युद्धाय तच् छ्रुत्वा लङ्कां सकपिराययौ वानरो हनूमान् मैन्दो द्विविदो जाम्बवान्नलः
rāmo yuddhāya tac chrutvā laṅkāṃ sakapirāyayau vānaro hanūmān maindo dvivido jāmbavānnalaḥ
এ কথা শুনে রাম যুদ্ধের জন্য যাত্রা করলেন এবং কপি-সেনাসহ লঙ্কার দিকে অগ্রসর হলেন—হনুমান, মৈন্দ, দ্বিবিদ, জাম্ববান ও নল।
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana frame-dialogue)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Used in kathā to enumerate key vānaras and mark the mobilization toward Laṅkā; supports mnemonic recall of allies in ritual/story recitation.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Rāma’s March to Laṅkā with Vānara Leaders","lookup_keywords":["Laṅkā","Hanūmān","Jāmbavān","Nala","vānara-sena"],"quick_summary":"Rāma advances toward Laṅkā for battle accompanied by prominent vānara leaders. The verse functions as a compact roster of allies and a narrative transition into yuddha."}
Alamkara Type: Nāma-mālā (catalogue of names)
Weapon Type: Bow (implied for Rāma)
Concept: Dharma succeeds through saṅgha-śakti (allied strength) and right leadership; the righteous cause gathers capable helpers.
Application: In governance and projects: build alliances, appoint competent leaders, and move with coordinated teams.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-katha (Ramayana narrative within the Agni Purana)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma leads a vast vānara host marching toward Laṅkā; key leaders—Hanūmān, Mainda, Dvivida, Jāmbavān, Nala—are visible around him.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, panoramic procession: Rāma in green-blue hue with bow, Hanūmān in devotion and strength, Jāmbavān as elder; dense monkey army, stylized trees and sea-route toward golden Laṅkā.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, central Rāma with halo and gold work; surrounding vānara leaders labeled by attributes; ornate borders, rich reds and greens, embossed jewelry.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, narrative procession with clear identification of each leader; soft palette, fine linework, instructional clarity in grouping the commanders.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed marching army with banners; Rāma and commanders in foreground, distant fort of Laṅkā, naturalistic landscape and troop variety."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तच् छ्रुत्वा = तत् + श्रुत्वा; सकपिरैः = स(=सह) + कपिरैः; जाम्बवान्नलः = जाम्बवान् + नलः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana lists of vānara names in adjacent verses (10.4–10.5); Agni Purana Rāmāyaṇa-saṅgraha sections on Laṅkā-yātrā and yuddha
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse functions as narrative logistics—Rāma’s mobilization for battle with named leaders of the Vānara host.
It shows the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope by embedding Itihāsa (Ramayana) narrative alongside its many other domains (ritual, polity, medicine, poetics), preserving cultural memory and exemplars of dharmic kingship and war leadership.
Spiritually, it highlights dharma-driven action: Rāma’s resolve to confront adharma, supported by devoted allies—modeling righteous duty (karma-yoga) and steadfast devotion (bhakti) in collective service.