Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 11
Chapter 283 — Mantras as Medicine (मन्त्ररूपौषधकथनम्)
चक्रिणङ्गदिनञ्चैव शार्ङ्गिणं खड्गिनं स्मरेत् नारायणं सर्वकाले नृसिंहो ऽखिलभीतिनुत्
cakriṇaṅgadinañcaiva śārṅgiṇaṃ khaḍginaṃ smaret nārāyaṇaṃ sarvakāle nṛsiṃho 'khilabhītinut
One should remember the Lord as the bearer of the discus and the mace, as the wielder of the Śārṅga bow, and as the bearer of the sword; one should remember Nārāyaṇa at all times—Nṛsiṃha, the dispeller of every fear.
Lord Agni (in dialogue with sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Stotra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Protective smaraṇa (remembrance) by meditating on Viṣṇu’s weapons and forms—cakra, gadā, Śārṅga bow, sword—maintaining all-time Nārāyaṇa/Nṛsiṃha remembrance for fear-dispelling.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Āyudha-dhāri Viṣṇu-smaraṇa for Sarva-bhaya-nāśa (Cakra–Gadā–Śārṅga–Khaḍga; Nārāyaṇa/Nṛsiṃha)","lookup_keywords":["cakrin","gadin","śārṅgin","khaḍgin","bhaya-nāśa"],"quick_summary":"The verse prescribes weapon-form dhyāna as a protective practice: remember the Lord as bearer of discus, mace, bow, and sword. Continuous remembrance of Nārāyaṇa—especially Nṛsiṃha—functions as an all-purpose fear-dispelling kavaca."}
Weapon Type: Discus (Chakra), Mace (Gada), Bow (Śārṅga), Sword (Khaḍga)
Concept: Smaraṇa as continuous kavaca: unbroken remembrance (sarvakāla) transforms fear into steadiness; divine attributes (āyudha) symbolize protective power and inner resolve.
Application: Practice brief daily dhyāna of Viṣṇu’s four weapons; in moments of fear, repeat 'Nārāyaṇa' or 'Nṛsiṃha' with visualization of cakra/gadā as protective perimeter.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Vishnu-smarana (Protective remembrance and mantra-oriented devotion)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A radiant Nārāyaṇa stands armed with cakra, gadā, Śārṅga, and sword, while a devotee remembers him continuously; behind, Nṛsiṃha appears as a fierce guardian dissolving dark shapes of fear.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, monumental Viṣṇu with four weapons, bold outlines, devotee at feet in añjali, shadowy fear-forms retreating, Nṛsiṃha guardian in background, rich earthy palette and ornate borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central Nārāyaṇa with gold-embossed weapons and halo, gem-studded ornaments, devotee below, secondary fierce Nṛsiṃha vignette with gold aura, deep maroons and greens","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined linework, clear depiction of each weapon with labels, calm devotee in continuous japa posture, subtle protective circle motif around him","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed interior shrine scene, Viṣṇu armed with cakra/gadā/bow/sword, devotee with rosary, dramatic yet controlled Nṛsiṃha apparition dispersing dark clouds, intricate floral margins"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: cakriṇaṅgadinañcaiva → cakriṇam + gadīnam + ca + eva; nṛsiṃho 'khilabhītinut → nṛsiṃhaḥ + akhilabhītinut.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 283 (protective nāma/mantra and smaraṇa instructions)
FAQs
It teaches a practical upāsanā method: continuous smaraṇa (remembrance/meditation) of Nārāyaṇa specifically through iconographic identifiers—discus, mace, Śārṅga bow, and sword—framed as a protective devotional practice.
By encoding a compact ritual-application guideline (how to meditate and on what forms/emblems) alongside theology (Nārāyaṇa/Nṛsiṃha as refuge), it exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s wide scope—cataloging not only narratives but also actionable devotional and protective procedures.
Constant remembrance of Nārāyaṇa—especially as Nṛsiṃha—functions as a fear-dispelling refuge (abhaya), supporting inner purification, steadiness of mind, and protective merit through sustained devotion.