Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 31
Chapter 10 — श्रीरामावतारवर्णनम्
Description of the Incarnation-Deeds of Śrī Rāma
भरद्वाजं नमस्कृत्य नन्दिग्रामं समागतः भरतेन नतश्चागाद् अयोध्यान्तत्र संस्थितः
bharadvājaṃ namaskṛtya nandigrāmaṃ samāgataḥ bharatena nataścāgād ayodhyāntatra saṃsthitaḥ
Après avoir rendu hommage à Bharadvāja, il arriva à Nandigrāma. Puis, salué avec révérence par Bharata, il se rendit à Ayodhyā et y établit sa demeure.
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic-Itihāsa material to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Teaches etiquette of honoring sages and rightful succession: paying respects (Bharadvaja), reconciliation with Bharata, and lawful return to the capital.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Homage to Bharadvāja and return via Nandigrāma to Ayodhyā","lookup_keywords":["Bharadvaja namaskara","Nandigrama","Bharata bows","Ayodhya return","Rama residence"],"quick_summary":"Rama honors the rishi Bharadvaja, meets Bharata at Nandigrama, and returns to Ayodhya to reside—depicting dharmic restoration through humility and legitimate kingship."}
Alamkara Type: Kramānuprāsa (sequential movement: rishi → Nandigrama → Ayodhya)
Concept: Guru-rishi-vandana and fraternal harmony as foundations of rājya-sthāpana (stable rule).
Application: Before assuming authority, seek blessings of elders/teachers and reconcile with stakeholders to ensure stable governance.
Khanda Section: Itihasa–Ramayana-katha (Narrative Section)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Karuna
Type: Tirtha/Settlement/Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rama bows to sage Bharadvaja in a forest hermitage; then at Nandigrama Bharata bows to Rama; finally the procession moves toward Ayodhya where Rama takes residence.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural triptych: (1) hermitage with Bharadvaja, (2) Nandigrama meeting with Bharata prostrating, (3) Ayodhya gates and palace; bold outlines, saturated colors, ornamental frames separating scenes.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central reunion of Rama and Bharata with gold halos; side vignette of Bharadvaja āśrama; Ayodhya arch in background; heavy gold embossing on crowns and ornaments.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: narrative clarity with three registers; delicate expressions emphasizing humility; hermitage details (kamandalu, deer, trees), then Nandigrama bowing, then Ayodhya cityscape.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed hermitage scene with naturalistic trees; courtly meeting at Nandigrama; Ayodhya rendered as fortified city with gates; fine textile patterns and architectural perspective."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"peaceful","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नतश्चागाद् → नतः + च + अगात्; अयोध्यान्तत्र → अयोध्याम् + तत्र.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ramayana-saṅkṣepa: return and coronation context
FAQs
It conveys the dharmic protocol of honoring a ṛṣi (Bharadvāja) with namaskāra before undertaking royal or political movement, modeling correct conduct (ācāra) rather than a specialized ritual procedure.
Alongside its technical sections (ritual, polity, medicine, poetics), the Agni Purana preserves Itihāsa narrative material; this verse exemplifies its compendium style by embedding ethical-political exemplars from the Ramayana within a broader encyclopedic framework.
Saluting a realized sage and receiving/returning respectful salutations are presented as meritorious acts that purify intention, legitimize action through dharma, and strengthen auspicious outcomes for rulers and communities.