Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 3
Pāśupata-Śānti (पाशुपतशान्तिः)
घृतगुग्गुलुहोमाच्च असाध्यानपि साधयेत् पठनात्सर्वशान्तिः स्यच्छस्त्रपाशुपतस्य च
ghṛtagugguluhomācca asādhyānapi sādhayet paṭhanātsarvaśāntiḥ syacchastrapāśupatasya ca
Durch das Darbringen eines Homa (Feueropfers) mit Ghee und Guggulu kann man selbst das vollbringen, was als unmöglich gilt; und durch die Rezitation des Śastra‑Pāśupata wird vollständige Befriedung von Leiden und Hindernissen erlangt.
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purana’s common narrative frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Protective śānti rites: homa with specific dravyas and recitation for obstacle-removal, pacification, and success in undertakings.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Ghṛta–Guggulu Homa and Śastra-Pāśupata Recitation for Sarva-śānti","lookup_keywords":["ghṛta-guggulu-homa","śastra-pāśupata","sarva-śānti","aprasiddha-siddhi","rakṣā-karman"],"quick_summary":"A ghee-and-guggulu fire-offering is prescribed as a siddhi-producing rite, while recitation of the Śastra-Pāśupata yields comprehensive pacification of afflictions and obstacles."}
Concept: Mantra-homa synergy: dravya (homa-substance) plus pāṭha (recitation) as complementary means for śānti and siddhi.
Application: Use as a standardized remedial rite when facing persistent impediments, fear, or ritual inauspiciousness.
Khanda Section: Mantra-tantra and Protective Rites (Shastra-Pashupata Stotra/Mantra Prayoga)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual fire altar with offerings of ghee and fragrant guggulu resin; a practitioner recites the Śastra-Pāśupata for universal pacification.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style: Śaiva priest before a homa-kuṇḍa, flames rising, ghee ladle and guggulu resin depicted, subtle aura of śānti around, earthy reds and ochres, traditional ornamented borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: central homa scene with bright flames, gold-leaf highlights on ladle, vessels, and halo-like śānti radiance; stylized priest and Śiva-emblematic motifs (trident/linga symbols) in the background.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: instructional composition showing homa-kuṇḍa geometry, ghee pot, guggulu pieces, and a reciter holding a palm-leaf manuscript; delicate linework and muted palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed yajña setting with attendants, incense-like guggulu smoke, calligraphic mantra panel, architectural pavilion backdrop, fine textiles and vessels."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: घृतगुग्गुलुहोमाच्च = घृत-गुग्गुलु-होमात् + च; असाध्यानपि = असाध्यान् + अपि; पठनात्सर्वशान्तिः = पठनात् + सर्वशान्तिः; स्यच्छस्त्रपाशुपतस्य = स्यात् + (शस्त्र)पाशुपतस्य (पाठे ‘छस्त्र’ रूपं दुष्पाठ/लिप्यन्तरसम्भवः).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 321 (Pāśupata-śānti context); Agni Purana 322 (Aghora-astra/ṣaḍaṅga continuation)
FAQs
It prescribes a specific prayoga: a homa using ghṛta (ghee) and guggulu resin, and the recitation (paṭha) of the Śastra-Pāśupata, stated to produce śānti (pacification) and success even in difficult aims.
It exemplifies the text’s practical ritual-technology—linking materials (ghee, guggulu), rite-type (homa), and mantra-recitation (Pāśupata/śastra-oriented) to concrete outcomes (śānti, obstacle-removal), showing the Purana’s coverage beyond mythology into applied mantra and śānti-karmas.
The verse frames homa and mantra-recitation as purificatory and appeasing acts that calm adverse forces and obstacles, implying merit through disciplined ritual action and devotional recitation that restores harmony (śānti).