Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 24
Tvaritā-mūla-mantra and Related Details
Dīkṣā, Maṇḍala, Nyāsa, Japa, Homa, Siddhi, Mokṣa
परे च होमयेत् स्वस्थो ऽकर्मकर्मशतान् दश पूर्णाहुत्या तु तद्योगी धर्माधर्मैर् न लिप्यते
pare ca homayet svastho 'karmakarmaśatān daśa pūrṇāhutyā tu tadyogī dharmādharmair na lipyate
তারপর সুস্থ ও সমাহিত হয়ে সে অকর্ম-স্বভাব কর্মের দশ শত (অর্থাৎ এক হাজার) আহুতি হোম করবে। এবং সেই পূর্ণাহুতিতে যোগী ধর্ম-অধর্মে লিপ্ত হয় না।
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Prescribes a homa regimen (1000 offerings) performed in a non-binding manner (akarma-karma) culminating in pūrṇāhuti, aimed at karmic purification and yogic non-attachment to merit/demerit.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Akarmakarma-homa: 1000 āhutis and non-lipti by dharma/adharma","lookup_keywords":["homa","sahasra-āhuti","akarma","pūrṇāhuti","dharma-adharma"],"quick_summary":"Perform a thousand offerings with the intent and discipline of non-binding action; the concluding oblation seals the practice so the yogin remains untainted by merit and demerit."}
Concept: Karma performed as ‘akarma’ (non-binding action) leading to non-lipti—freedom from dharma/adharma accrual.
Application: Perform obligatory/ritual actions with relinquished doership and fruit, using structured homa as a training for non-attachment.
Khanda Section: Agneya-vidya (Homa-vidhi and Yogic/Karmic purification)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healthy, composed yogin conducts a long homa with repeated offerings counted in sequence, culminating in a final pūrṇāhuti; the atmosphere suggests purification and detachment from results.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, large homa-kuṇḍa with rhythmic flames, rows of offering bowls, yogin calm and steady, attendants counting beads/marks for 1000 āhutis, warm ochres and reds, stylized smoke patterns","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ceremonial homa with gold-highlighted fire and vessels, yogin centered with serene face, decorative counting motif (mālā) indicating 1000 offerings, ornate frame","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional depiction: kuṇḍa geometry, ladle, ghee pot, offering count indicated by mala/ledger, yogin posture and calm expression emphasized, soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed ritual paraphernalia, scribe-like attendant tallying offerings, yogin performing final oblation, delicate smoke curls and architectural pavilion"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: svastho 'karmakarmaśatān = svasthaḥ + akarma-karma-śatān; dharmādharmair = dharma-adharmaiḥ
Related Themes: Agni Purana 310 (homa-vidhi and mokṣa linkage)
FAQs
It prescribes a homa sequence culminating in a pūrṇāhuti, with a counted number of offerings (ten hundreds), emphasizing that the rite should be performed in a steady, healthy state and as non-binding (akarma) action.
It integrates precise ritual mechanics (homa count and pūrṇāhuti) with philosophical karma-yoga doctrine (akarma; transcendence of dharma/adharma), showing how the text bridges liturgy and liberation-theory.
By performing the homa as disciplined, non-attached action and sealing it with the pūrṇāhuti, the yogin is said to remain untainted by karmic polarities—merit and demerit—indicating purification and inner freedom.