Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 2
Chapter 323 — The Six-Limbed Aghora Astras (षडङ्गान्यघोरस्त्राणि)
उत्तमाधमसिद्धीणामालयो ऽखिलरोगनुत् दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमानामुत्पातानां विमर्दनः
uttamādhamasiddhīṇāmālayo 'khilaroganut divyāntarīkṣabhaumānāmutpātānāṃ vimardanaḥ
Er ist die Wohnstatt aller Siddhis—höherer wie niedriger—, der Vertilger jeder Krankheit und der Zermalmer (Besänftiger) der Unheilszeichen (utpāta), die aus der Göttersphäre, aus der Luft und von der Erde aufsteigen.
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purāṇa dialogue, Agni instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Frames Rudra/Aghora-śānti as a curative-protective support: disease-removal and pacification of omens across cosmic strata (divine/atmospheric/terrestrial).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Rudra as Sarva-roga-nut & Utpāta-vimardana (Śānti efficacy)","lookup_keywords":["sarva-roga-nut","utpāta-śānti","divya-antarikṣa-bhauma","siddhi-ālaya","śānti-kalpa"],"quick_summary":"Declares the śānti power as removing all diseases and crushing portents from heaven, mid-region, and earth—positioning mantra-śānti as a comprehensive protective-cum-curative measure."}
Alamkara Type: Triadic listing (divya–antarikṣa–bhauma) and epithet stacking
Concept: Śānti as restoration of ṛta-like order across realms; divine support encompasses both ‘siddhi’ (worldly attainments) and relief from suffering (roga/utpāta).
Application: Adopt śānti observances (japa, dāna, vrata-like restraint) when facing illness or ominous disturbances, integrating ethical conduct with ritual calm.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Roga-nivāraṇa & Śānti—protective/curative applications)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm Rudra-śānti rite: a healer-priest performs japa/homa while sick persons rest nearby; above, three realms (heaven, sky, earth) are shown with omens dissolving into light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, serene ritual fire altar, priest chanting, patient seated with attendants, symbolic bands showing divya (devas), antarikṣa (clouds/winds), bhauma (earth/fields) with dark omens crushed by a radiant aura, traditional palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central śānti altar with gold glow, Rudra’s protective presence implied as a golden halo, three-tier cosmic register (heaven/sky/earth) with omens fading, rich ornamentation and gold leaf.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional śānti scene with labeled offerings (ghee, samidh, water pot), patient calm, subtle cosmic triad icons, gentle colors and fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, domestic courtyard śānti-homa, physician-priest and patient, detailed vessels and textiles, sky with dissipating ominous signs, delicate narrative composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: siddhīnām+ālayaḥ → siddhīṇāmālayo; ālayaḥ+akhila → ālayo 'khila; bhaumānām+utpātānām → bhaumānāmutpātānām.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 323-324 (Aghora-astra preceding Rudra-śānti; efficacy statements)
FAQs
It states the protective/curative efficacy of a revered power (deity/mantra/rite in context): it grants siddhis, removes diseases, and pacifies omens across celestial, atmospheric, and terrestrial domains—core Śānti (pacification) and health-protection doctrine.
By combining soteriological aims (siddhi), practical medicine-like benefit (roga-nāśa), and omen-science/ritual risk management (utpāta-śānti), it exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s multi-domain coverage—religion, health, and disaster-avoidance.
It frames disease and calamity as conditions that can be mitigated through sanctioned sacred means; engaging in such śānti-oriented practice is presented as purificatory and merit-bearing, restoring order (śānti) and well-being.