Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 14
Chapter 9 — श्रीरामावतारकथनम् (Śrī Rāmāvatāra-kathanam) | Hanumān’s Ocean-Crossing, Sītā-Darśana, and the Setu Plan
मणिं कथां गृहीत्वाह हनूमान्नेष्यते पतिः अथवा ते त्वरा काचित् पृष्ठमारुह मे शुभे
maṇiṃ kathāṃ gṛhītvāha hanūmānneṣyate patiḥ athavā te tvarā kācit pṛṣṭhamāruha me śubhe
Den Edelstein und die Botschaft nehmend, sprach Hanumān: „Dein Gemahl wird (zu dir) gebracht werden. Oder, wenn du irgendeine Eile hast, o glückverheißende Frau, steig auf meinen Rücken.“
Hanuman
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Models messenger protocol: carrying a token (maṇi) and verbal message; offers a practical rescue option (transport) balancing urgency and safety.","sutra_style":false}
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Alamkara Type: Vākya-vibhāga (alternative proposal: ‘either…or…’)
Concept: Sevā with prudence: combine proof (token/message) with capability (rescue plan), but keep the principal goal (Rāma’s rightful reunion) central.
Application: In crisis response, secure verification (token/ID) and present contingency plans without abandoning the rightful chain of action.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Ramayana-Katha (Narrative Section: Ramayana episode within Agni Purana)
Primary Rasa: veera
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Hanumān receives Sītā’s jewel and message, then gestures to his back offering to carry her; Sītā appears hesitant yet hopeful in a grove setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Ashoka grove with stylized trees, Hanumān kneeling to receive the jewel, broad expressive gestures offering his back, saturated reds/ochres, devotional aura","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Sītā with ornate halo and gold leaf, Hanumān with folded humility receiving the jewel, gold-highlighted jewel prominent, decorative borders, rich temple aesthetic","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined faces, clear depiction of jewel handover and the back-ride offer, gentle gradients, narrative clarity over ornament","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed garden with flowering trees, Sītā handing a jewel to Hanumān, subtle gesture indicating ‘mount my back’, intricate textiles and jewelry, fine brushwork"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: gṛhītvāha = gṛhītvā + āha; hanūmānneṣyate = hanūmān + neṣyate (n-sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 9 (Hanumān–Sītā dialogue sequence)
FAQs
No ritual vidyā is taught here; the verse conveys practical assurance and the logistics of rescue—Hanumān receives the token/message and offers immediate transport.
It shows that the Agni Purana is not only a compendium of rituals and sciences but also preserves major Itihasa narratives (Ramayana), integrating dharma, devotion, and exemplary conduct into its wide-ranging coverage.
Hanumān’s offer exemplifies selfless service (sevā) and unwavering devotion (bhakti), presenting the ideal of acting swiftly for dharma and for the protection of the virtuous.