Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 21
Chapter 174 — प्रायश्चित्तानि
Expiations
पुराणं ब्रह्म चाग्नेयं ब्रह्मा विष्णुर्महेश्वरः अवताराः सर्वपूजाः प्रतिष्ठाप्रतिमादिकं
purāṇaṃ brahma cāgneyaṃ brahmā viṣṇurmaheśvaraḥ avatārāḥ sarvapūjāḥ pratiṣṭhāpratimādikaṃ
Aquí se exponen el Purāṇa y la sagrada doctrina Agneya: (relatos de) Brahmā, Viṣṇu y Maheśvara; los descensos divinos (avatāras); todos los modos de culto; y procedimientos como la consagración (pratiṣṭhā) y la instalación de imágenes, y asuntos afines.
Lord Agni (in dialogue framework, instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Samanya","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Using the verse as a topical index to navigate the Agni Purana’s contents: deities, avatāras, pūjā systems, and pratimā-pratiṣṭhā procedures.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Agneya Purāṇa contents: Trimūrti, avatāras, pūjā-vidhi, pratimā-pratiṣṭhā","lookup_keywords":["Agneya Purana","Brahmā","Viṣṇu","Maheśvara","pratiṣṭhā"],"quick_summary":"The verse functions as a catalog line: it announces that the text covers theology of the Trimūrti, avatāra narratives, comprehensive worship methods, and image installation/consecration topics."}
Concept: Purāṇic knowledge is multi-disciplinary: narrative theology (avatāra) and applied ritual/installation (pūjā, pratiṣṭhā) are integrated.
Application: Treat the Agni Purana as a reference manual: consult relevant sections for worship protocols and image consecration alongside theological narratives.
Khanda Section: Purana-Sangraha (Encyclopedic Contents & Topics Index)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ‘library of the Purāṇa’ scene: a sage presents palm-leaf manuscripts labeled Agneya; behind him appear Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara; to one side, artisans and priests install a deity image in a sanctum, performing pratiṣṭhā rites.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: sage with manuscript; Trimūrti in iconic frontal poses; adjacent vignette of temple sanctum with priests performing kumbhābhiṣeka-like consecration; bold outlines and saturated colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: Trimūrti enthroned with gold halos; below, a small panel showing pratimā installation with kalasha and lamps; heavy gold embossing on crowns and arches.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: instructional depiction of pratiṣṭhā steps as small sequential panels; central manuscript title ‘Agneya’; refined linework and soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: scholarly assembly with manuscripts; artisans carrying a newly carved image; detailed temple interior; delicate textiles and architectural perspective."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: cāgneyaṃ = ca āgneyam; viṣṇurmaheśvaraḥ = viṣṇuḥ maheśvaraḥ; pratiṣṭhāpratimādikaṃ = pratiṣṭhā-pratimā-ādikam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: avatāra-kathā sections; Agni Purana: sarva-pūjā/arcana-vidhi sections; Agni Purana: pratimā-lakṣaṇa and pratiṣṭhā chapters
FAQs
It signals practical ritual domains covered by the text—especially sarva-pūjā (comprehensive worship procedures) and pratiṣṭhā-pratimā topics (consecration and installation of deity images/icons).
It functions like a contents-marker, listing theology (Trideva, avatāras) alongside applied ritual technology (pūjā systems and icon consecration), showing the Agni Purāṇa as a compendium spanning doctrine and temple practice.
By highlighting pūjā and pratiṣṭhā, it points to dharmic acts believed to purify the practitioner and generate merit (puṇya) through correct worship and establishment of sacred presence in icons and temples.