Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 10
Chapter 59 — अधिवासनकथनं
Adhivāsana: The Rite of Inviting and Stabilizing Hari’s Presence
प्राणो जीवेन संयुक्तो वृत्तिमानिति शब्द्यते जीवोव्याहृतिसञ्ज्ञस्तु प्राणेष्वाध्यात्मिकः स्मृतः
prāṇo jīvena saṃyukto vṛttimāniti śabdyate jīvovyāhṛtisañjñastu prāṇeṣvādhyātmikaḥ smṛtaḥ
Le prāṇa, lorsqu’il est conjoint au jīva, est dit « pourvu d’activité (vṛtti) ». Le jīva—désigné comme la « vyāhṛti » (énonciation/affirmation intérieure)—est tenu en mémoire comme le principe spirituel immanent (ādhyātmika) au sein des souffles vitaux (prāṇas).
Lord Agni (teaching sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s instructional dialogue)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Philosophy","secondary_vidya":"Yoga-Vedanta","practical_application":"Discriminate prāṇa (vital function) from jīva (inner conscious principle) to support meditation on the indwelling self and regulation of life-breath in yoga practice.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Prāṇa–Jīva Saṃyoga and Ādhyātmika Jīva","lookup_keywords":["prāṇa","jīva","vṛtti","vyāhṛti","ādhyātmika"],"quick_summary":"Prāṇa becomes ‘active’ (vṛttimān) when associated with jīva; jīva is the inner spiritual principle present within the prāṇas, serving as the conscious ‘affirmation/utterance’ behind vital activity."}
Concept: Conscious jīva as the indwelling principle within prāṇa; activity (vṛtti) arises from their conjunction.
Application: In prāṇāyāma and dhyāna, observe breath as instrument and rest attention in the witnessing jīva to reduce identification with bodily activity.
Khanda Section: Adhyatma / Yoga-Vedanta (Prana–Jiva Vichara)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A yogin seated in meditation perceives prāṇa as moving currents while a subtle inner light (jīva) abides within, indicating that activity belongs to prāṇa when joined to consciousness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: seated yogin in padmāsana, stylized prāṇa-winds as flowing ribbons entering nāḍīs, a small luminous jīva-flame in the heart-lotus, earthy reds and greens, temple-wall composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: central meditating sage with gold-leaf halo, heart-lotus inset showing a tiny radiant jīva, prāṇa depicted as five golden streams, ornate borders and rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: instructional diagram-like scene with yogin, labeled prāṇa currents and heart center, delicate linework, muted palette, emphasis on clarity of inner principle vs breath movement.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: intimate interior with a yogin, translucent overlays showing breath currents and a luminous point within, fine detailing, subdued background, calligraphic caption panel."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जीवोव्याहृतिसञ्ज्ञस्तु = जीवः + व्याहृति-सञ्ज्ञः + तु; प्राणेष्वाध्यात्मिकः = प्राणेषु + आध्यात्मिकः; वृत्तिमानिति = वृत्तिमान् + इति
Related Themes: Agni Purana 59 (Prāṇa–Jīva vicāra context); Agni Purana yoga/adhyātma sections on prāṇāyāma and dhyāna (adjacent adhyāyas)
FAQs
It gives an adhyātmic (inner-science) definition: prāṇa becomes “functional/active” (vṛttimān) when associated with jīva, and jīva is identified as the indwelling spiritual principle within the prāṇas.
Beyond ritual topics, the Agni Purāṇa also preserves concise philosophical taxonomy—here classifying prāṇa, jīva, and their relation—showing its coverage of yoga/vedānta-style inner physiology alongside other sciences.
By distinguishing prāṇa (life-force) from the indwelling jīva (inner self), it supports discernment (viveka) used in meditation—redirecting identity from mere breath/activity to the spiritual principle that animates it.