Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 30
Chapter 228 — स्वप्नाध्यायः
Svapnādhāyaḥ / Chapter on Dreams
यस्तु पश्यति स्वप्नान्ते राजानं कुञ्जरं हयं हिरण्यं वृषभङ्गाञ्च कुटुम्बस्तस्य वर्धते
yastu paśyati svapnānte rājānaṃ kuñjaraṃ hayaṃ hiraṇyaṃ vṛṣabhaṅgāñca kuṭumbastasya vardhate
Whoever, toward the end of a dream, beholds a king, an elephant, a horse, gold, and also bulls and auspicious limbs (or marks), for that person the household and family prosper.
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana teachings, traditionally to Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Svapna as a prognostic channel; the ‘dream-end’ (svapnānta) is treated as especially outcome-indicative.
Application: On seeing such auspicious dreams, proceed with planned ventures (marriage, trade, travel) and reinforce merit through dana/puja; keep a dream record to correlate recurring symbols with outcomes.
Khanda Section: Svapna-Phala (Dream Omens) / Nimitta-shastra (Oneiromancy)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dream-vision sequence: a radiant king, a caparisoned elephant, a swift horse, heaps of gold, strong bulls, and auspicious bodily marks—ending with a waking household shown flourishing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: layered dream-cloud composition with king, elephant, horse, gold, bulls in stylized forms; below, a prosperous household with lamps and granary; saturated colors and temple ornament borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central dream deity-like king figure with gold leaf aura; elephant and horse adorned with gold highlights; gold coins rendered with embossed effect; lower register shows thriving family scene.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: sequential storyboard—dream symbols in soft cloud frames, then waking scene with family prosperity; delicate shading, clear iconography of animals and gold.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: nocturnal bedroom with sleeper; above, dream vignette with king on throne, elephant procession, horse, gold trays, bulls; morning scene of bustling prosperous household; fine detail and perspective."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यस्तु→यः + तु; स्वप्नान्ते = स्वप्न + अन्ते; वृषभङ्गाञ्च→वृषभङ्गान् + च; कुटुम्बस्तस्य→कुटुम्बः + तस्य.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Svapna-phala sections listing auspicious/inauspicious dreams; Agni Purana dana/puja recommendations following good omens
FAQs
It teaches svapna-phala (dream-result) methodology: seeing specific auspicious symbols at the dream’s conclusion is read as a nimitta indicating imminent increase of household prosperity.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana also preserves applied omen-science (nimitta-śāstra), giving practical prognostics for social outcomes like wealth and family growth.
Auspicious dream-signs are treated as reflections of favorable karmic maturation (puṇya-vipāka), indicating a supportive turn of fortune that manifests as prosperity and expansion of one’s household.