Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 17
अध्याय 82 — संस्कारदीक्षाकथनम्
Saṃskāra-Dīkṣā: Consecratory Initiation
हृत्सम्पुटितमन्त्रेण रेचकेन विधानवित् शिष्यस्य हृदयाम्भोजकर्णिकायां विनिक्षिपेत्
hṛtsampuṭitamantreṇa recakena vidhānavit śiṣyasya hṛdayāmbhojakarṇikāyāṃ vinikṣipet
Wer die vorgeschriebene Ordnung kennt, soll durch Recaka (Ausatmung) das Mantra—im hṛt-sampuṭa (Herzgehäuse) eingeschlossen—im Herzlotus des Schülers, auf dessen karṇikā (Zentralkern), niederlegen.
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Mantra is not merely spoken; it is ‘installed’ as a living presence in the heart-center through regulated prāṇa and guru-krama.
Application: In guided initiation contexts, emphasize breath-led concentration and visualization of the heart-lotus (karṇikā) as the exact locus for mantra-nyāsa.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Mantra-yoga (Tantric initiation and heart-lotus nyasa)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru facing a seated disciple; a subtle breath-stream (recaka) carries a glowing syllabic mantra from the guru’s heart into the disciple’s heart-lotus, landing on the central pericarp (karṇikā).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, guru and disciple in temple setting, stylized lotus at disciple’s chest with highlighted karṇikā, luminous mantra syllables traveling on a breath ribbon, traditional ornamented borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-embossed mantra glyphs moving from guru to disciple, heart-lotus rendered as jeweled lotus medallion, rich textiles, divine aura around the transmission","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, didactic composition: clear depiction of heart-lotus and karṇikā placement, subtle arrows for recaka flow, fine linework, calm palette suitable for instruction","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate initiation scene in a pavilion, delicate depiction of luminous script entering the disciple’s chest-lotus, refined faces, intricate carpet patterns"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हृत्सम्पुटितमन्त्रेण → हृत् + सम्पुटित + मन्त्रेण; हृदयाम्भोजकर्णिकायां → हृदय + अम्भोज + कर्णिकायाम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 82.15-16; Agni Purana 82.18
FAQs
It teaches a specific nyāsa technique: using the recaka (exhalation) phase of prāṇāyāma to ritually ‘install’ an encapsulated (hṛt-sampuṭita) mantra into the disciple’s heart-lotus, specifically at the karṇikā (central pericarp).
Alongside myth and theology, the Agni Purana preserves precise, practice-oriented ritual technology—linking mantra, yogic breath-control, and inner-lotus visualization—showing it functions as a manual of applied religious disciplines (pujā-vidhi, yoga, and tantric praxis).
The instruction frames mantra as a consciously transmitted spiritual power: proper installation in the heart-center purifies and stabilizes the disciple’s inner worship, supporting mantra-siddhi and disciplined transformation through regulated breath and correct rite.