Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 21
Liṅga-māna-ādi-kathana
Measurements and Related Particulars of the Liṅga
स्थिरदीर्घप्रमेयात्तु द्वारगर्भकरात्मिका भागेशञ्चाप्यमीशञ्च देवेज्यन्तुल्यसंज्ञितं
sthiradīrghaprameyāttu dvāragarbhakarātmikā bhāgeśañcāpyamīśañca devejyantulyasaṃjñitaṃ
À partir de la mesure longue fixe (normative), l’unité est comprise comme étant de la nature de «dvāra», «garbha» et «kara» ; elle est aussi appelée «bhāgeśa» et «amīśa», et reçoit encore le nom synonyme «devejyantulya».
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana’s technical compendium to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Vastu","practical_application":"Using standardized long-measure terminology (dvāra/garbha/kara etc.) for technical reckoning—either in architectural modules or in astral/temporal calculation where fixed measures and named units are required.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Fixed Long-measure Unit: Synonyms (Dvārā–Garbha–Kara; Bhāgeśa/Amīśa; Devejyantulya)","lookup_keywords":["sthira-dirgha-pramana","dvara-garbha-kara","bhagesha","amisha","devejyantulya"],"quick_summary":"Defines a fixed long-measure and records its technical synonym-set; such naming stabilizes computation and avoids ambiguity when the same unit is referenced across procedures."}
Concept: Śāstric precision: one pramāṇa may carry multiple sanctioned names; correct usage preserves computational and ritual accuracy.
Application: When reading manuals or commissioning work, reconcile synonym-terms to the same fixed unit to prevent measurement mismatch.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha (Graha-nakshatra & measurement/astronomical nomenclature)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar-priest points to a palm-leaf glossary listing the unit and its synonyms; beside it, a measuring rod and a simple diagram of dvāra (door), garbha (sanctum), and kara (hand) indicate applied contexts.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, seated jyotishi-scholar with palm-leaf manuscript showing synonym list, measuring rod and small shrine doorway diagram, subdued temple interior, traditional floral borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold, a manuscript page enlarged with highlighted terms dvāra garbha kara, scholar holding stylus, gold ornamentation around the text panel, deep red background","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, clean educational illustration: a table of synonyms connected by lines to a single unit symbol, small icons for door/sanctum/hand-measure, minimalistic and precise","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly scholar scene with instruments, manuscript open to a lexicon entry, fine calligraphy and marginalia, measuring rod and astrolabe-like tool nearby"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: Sandhi: प्रमेयात्+तु→प्रमेयात्तु; भागेशम्+च+अपि→भागेशञ्चापि; अपि+अमीशम्→अप्यमीशम्; अमीशम्+च→अमीशञ्च.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 54 (measurement vocabulary in Vāstu/Jyotiṣa-adjacent sections)
FAQs
It transmits Jyotiṣa/astronomical-astrological technical nomenclature—multiple synonymic labels used for a specific standard ‘long’ measure (pramāṇa) employed in calculations.
By cataloging specialized synonyms and measurement-terms used in Jyotiṣa, it functions like a technical glossary—showing the Purana’s role as a compendium spanning ritual, science, and scholarly vocabulary.
Correct technical knowledge supports accurate calendrical/ritual timing and computation; in a Purāṇic frame, precision in such standards is treated as aiding dharma-practice and reducing error (doṣa) in observance.