Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 15
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
हुताशनस्य दीप्त्या च स्मर जातिं तुरङ्गम स्मर राजेन्द्रपुत्रस्त्वं सत्यवाक्यमनुस्मर
hutāśanasya dīptyā ca smara jātiṃ turaṅgama smara rājendraputrastvaṃ satyavākyamanusmara
By the radiance of Hutāśana (Agni), remember your true birth, O horse. Remember—you are the son of the king of kings; recall the truthful words once spoken and keep them firmly in mind.
Lord Agni (narrative voice of the Agni Purana; verse framed as an utterance used to awaken remembrance)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Smarana (remembrance) invocation to awaken identity, loyalty, and latent power in a consecrated mount/ally before a critical act (journey, battle, vow-fulfillment).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Agni-tejas Smarana: Jāti-smṛti for the Horse","lookup_keywords":["Hutashana","jāti-smṛti","aśva","satya-vākya","smara-mantra"],"quick_summary":"Invokes Agni’s radiance as a catalyst for recollection of true origin and prior truthful pledge; used to restore resolve and dharmic alignment in a companion or vehicle."}
Alamkara Type: Anaphora (punarukti of 'smara')
Concept: Satya-vākya-paripālana (keeping one’s truthful word) grounded in remembrance of one’s true nature and origin.
Application: Use remembrance of vows/identity to stabilize conduct under pressure; align action with pledged truth.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Anusmarana (Legendary Narrative / Remembrance-Invocation)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A warrior addresses a noble horse, invoking Agni’s blazing radiance; the horse’s eyes brighten as if remembering its divine lineage and a past pledge.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, Agni as a radiant aura behind the speaker, noble horse with ornamented harness, sacred fire motifs, stylized lotus borders, solemn heroic mood","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central horse and rider-to-be, Agni halo rendered with gold leaf, rich red and green textiles, gem-like detailing on bridle, embossed ornaments, devotional-heroic composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, delicate linework, soft shading, instructional caption-like feel, Agni flame aura near the mouth of the speaker, horse attentive, emphasis on gesture of command and remembrance","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly warrior beside a finely painted horse, subtle flames or golden glow symbolizing Agni, detailed textiles and tack, restrained palette, intimate moment of counsel"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"invocatory","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: राजेन्द्रपुत्रस्त्वम् → राजेन्द्रपुत्रः + त्वम्; सत्यवाक्यमनुस्मर → सत्यवाक्यम् + अनुस्मर.
Related Themes: Agni Purana mantra-vidhi sections on protective recitations; Agni Purana rajadharma passages on satya and vrata-keeping
FAQs
It conveys a mantra-like instruction for smṛti-prabodhana—awakening remembrance through invoking Agni’s radiance, emphasizing recollection of one’s true identity and a prior satya-vākya (truthful vow/statement).
Alongside ritual, polity, and sciences, the Agni Purana also preserves narrative techniques and religious psychology—using divine invocation (Agni) as a means to restore memory, identity, and dharmic commitment (truthfulness).
Remembering one’s true nature and holding to satya (truth) is treated as dharmically purifying; invoking Agni symbolizes inner illumination that burns confusion and restores righteous resolve.