Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 61
Abhiṣeka-mantrāḥ
Consecration Mantras
साङ्ख्यं योगः पाशुपतं वेदा वै पञ्चरात्रकं कृतान्तपञ्चकं ह्य् एतद् गायत्री च शिवा तथा
sāṅkhyaṃ yogaḥ pāśupataṃ vedā vai pañcarātrakaṃ kṛtāntapañcakaṃ hy etad gāyatrī ca śivā tathā
Sāṅkhya, Yoga, the Pāśupata (Śaiva doctrine), the Vedas, the Pañcarātra (Vaiṣṇava āgama), the so‑called Kṛtānta-pañcaka (the fivefold corpus of authoritative conclusions)—and likewise the Gāyatrī and the Śaiva teaching as well.
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purāṇa’s standard frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Philosophy","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"To map recognized darśanas/āgamas and choose an authorized path of sādhanā (Sāṅkhya-Yoga, Śaiva, Vaiṣṇava, Vedic) for mokṣa-oriented practice and debate.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Darśana–Āgama-saṅgraha (Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Pāśupata, Veda, Pañcarātra, Kṛtānta-pañcaka; Gāyatrī; Śaiva)","lookup_keywords":["Sankhya","Yoga","Pashupata","Pancharatra","Gayatri"],"quick_summary":"The verse catalogs major philosophical and sectarian authorities acknowledged in the Agni Purāṇa’s survey. It functions as a quick index of valid knowledge-systems used for doctrine, ritual, and liberation-oriented discipline."}
Concept: Pramāṇya/authority of multiple śāstric streams (darśana + āgama + mantra) within a mokṣa-oriented compendium.
Application: Use as a framework for comparative study, sectarian reconciliation, and selecting a consistent sādhana aligned with an accepted corpus.
Khanda Section: Moksha-dharma / Darshana-sangraha (Survey of Philosophical and Sectarian Systems)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A learned assembly where sages present scrolls labeled Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Pāśupata, Veda, Pañcarātra; a central lamp symbolizes shared authority; Gāyatrī and Śiva-śāsana indicated as mantra/āgama pillars.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, temple interior with oil lamps, seated ṛṣis holding palm-leaf manuscripts titled Sankhya Yoga Pashupata Veda Pancharatra, subtle presence of Gāyatrī as radiant mantra-goddess and Śiva as austere teacher, earthy reds and greens, flat iconic composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold-leaf haloed central manuscript-stand, sages in jeweled borders, inscriptions of Sankhya Yoga Veda Pancharatra, small medallions of Gāyatrī and Śiva, rich ornamentation and embossed gold work.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean linework and soft shading, didactic tableau of six labeled śāstra bundles and a mantra panel ‘Gāyatrī’, Śaiva āgama scroll, calm scholarly mood, minimal background architecture.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly scholarly debate in a garden pavilion, attendants bringing books labeled Sankhya Yoga Pashupata Veda Pancharatra, fine textiles, delicate faces, calligraphic cartouches for ‘Gāyatrī’ and ‘Śaiva’."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ह्य् एतद् = हि + एतत् (यण्-सन्धि/व्यञ्जनसन्धि); अन्यत्र स्पष्टपदानि।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 219 (Darśana-saṅgraha context); Agni Purana sections on Yoga; Agni Purana sections on Pañcarātra/āgama; Agni Purana mantra sections (Gāyatrī/Śaiva)
FAQs
It catalogs major knowledge-systems and scriptural streams—Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Śaiva (Pāśupata), Vedic, Vaiṣṇava Pañcarātra, and mantra-vidyā (Gāyatrī)—as recognized authoritative paths/teachings.
By listing multiple darśanas and āgamic traditions side-by-side, it functions as a compact index of India’s major philosophical and sectarian curricula, reflecting the Agni Purāṇa’s survey-style compilation of diverse disciplines.
The verse implies that liberation-oriented understanding can be approached through multiple validated streams—philosophy, disciplined practice, Vedic authority, āgamas, and mantra—encouraging disciplined adherence to an authorized path for purification and spiritual attainment.