Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 2
Chapter 47 — शालग्रामादिपूजाकथनं
Teaching the Worship of Śālagrāma and Related Sacred Forms
मीनादीनान्तु पञ्चानां काम्याथो वोभयात्मिका मध्यचक्राधः सूक्ष्मविन्दुक इति ङ, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः काम्यार्थेवोभयात्मकेति घ, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः वराहस्य नृसिंहस्य वामनस्य च मुक्तये
mīnādīnāntu pañcānāṃ kāmyātho vobhayātmikā madhyacakrādhaḥ sūkṣmavinduka iti ṅa, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ kāmyārthevobhayātmaketi gha, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ varāhasya nṛsiṃhasya vāmanasya ca muktaye
Für die fünf (Formen/Mantras), beginnend mit Mīna, ist das angestrebte Ergebnis kāmya (wunscherfüllend) und zugleich „von doppelter Natur“ (ubhayātmikā). Unterhalb des mittleren cakra befindet sich ein feines bindu (Punkt/Samenzeichen) — so lautet die Lesart einer gekennzeichneten Handschriftentradition; eine andere gekennzeichnete Lesart hat: „für den kāmya-Zweck (ist es) von doppelter Natur“. (Dies ist vorgeschrieben) zur Befreiung (mukti) in Verbindung mit Varāha, Narasiṃha und Vāmana.
Lord Agni (teaching to Vasiṣṭha, as the usual Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Encodes yantra-style placement (central cakra, bindu below) and links specific avatāra-mantra sets to desired fruits (kāmya/ubhayātmikā) and to mukti-oriented worship for certain forms.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Cakra–bindu placement and fruit-classification for Mīnaādi forms; mukti linkage for Varāha–Nṛsiṃha–Vāmana","lookup_keywords":["Mīnaādi","bindu","madhya-cakra","kāmya","mukti"],"quick_summary":"The verse gives a technical ritual note on a subtle bindu placement relative to a central cakra and classifies the intended fruits of avatāra-linked worship, including a liberation-oriented application for Varāha, Nṛsiṃha, and Vāmana."}
Concept: Ritual form (yantra placement) and iṣṭa (intended fruit) must be aligned; liberation (mukti) is approached through specific avatāra-upāsanā as prescribed.
Application: When constructing/visualizing the cakra-yantra, place/meditate on the bindu as instructed; choose avatāra-mantra sets according to whether the aim is kāmya results or mukti-oriented practice.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Yantra-Mantra & Chakra (Tantric ritual-technology)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual diagram: a central cakra with a small bindu placed below it; surrounding panels show Matsya and other early avatāras; a separate triad highlights Varāha, Nṛsiṃha, and Vāmana with ‘mukti’ emphasis; scribal marginal variant notes appear.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized yantra with bold cakra and bindu, avatāra figures in medallions, palm-leaf manuscript with variant readings, lamp-lit sanctum ambience.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-embossed cakra-yantra centerpiece, small gilded avatāra icons around, Varāha-Nṛsiṃha-Vāmana triad highlighted with ornate frames, rich reds and greens.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear instructional yantra drawing with labels (cakra, bindu), side illustrations of avatāras, scribe’s variant note shown as margin annotation, didactic clarity.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholar-priest drawing a cakra diagram on paper, fine geometric precision, small painted avatāra vignettes, marginalia indicating alternate manuscript reading."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मीनादीनान्तु→मीनादीनाम्+तु; काम्याथो→काम्या+अथ; वोभयात्मिका→वा+उभयात्मिका; मध्यचक्राधः→मध्यचक्र+अधः (avyayībhāva); critical-note segments about manuscripts omitted from pada list as non-verse prose apparatus.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 47 (pūjā-vidhi continuation: cakra/yantra details); Agni Purana 46 (mūrti-lakṣaṇa: marks and identification)
FAQs
It classifies a fivefold sequence (beginning with “Mīna”) as kāmya/dual-purpose and specifies a yantra-detail: a subtle bindu is to be placed below the central cakra, indicating precise ritual geometry for mantra-yantra practice.
Alongside theology (avatāras like Varāha, Narasiṃha, Vāmana), it preserves technical ritual instructions—mantra taxonomy (kāmya/ubhayātmikā) and yantra layout (cakra and bindu)—showing the Purāṇa’s coverage of applied liturgy and esoteric ritual science.
By linking the practice to Varāha–Narasiṃha–Vāmana and stating “for mukti,” the verse frames the technique as not merely wish-fulfilling but also liberation-oriented, directing ritual efficacy toward purification and release.