Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 21
पवित्रारोहणविधिः
The Rite of Raising/Placing the Pavitra
एकीभवतु तत् सर्वं तवाज्ञासूत्रगुम्फितं जपं निवेद्य देवस्य भक्त्या स्तोत्रं विधाय च
ekībhavatu tat sarvaṃ tavājñāsūtragumphitaṃ japaṃ nivedya devasya bhaktyā stotraṃ vidhāya ca
Que tout cela devienne un, enfilé sur le fil de Ton commandement. Ayant offert au Deva la récitation du mantra (japa), et ayant aussi composé/récité avec dévotion un hymne (stotra), qu’on agisse selon cela.
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana’s ritual instructions)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Integrative pūjā method: unify japa and stotra as a single offering aligned to the deity’s injunction (ājñā-sūtra), ensuring coherence and completion of worship.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Unifying Japa and Stotra under Ājñā (Pūjā Integration)","lookup_keywords":["ekībhavatu","ājñā-sūtra","japa-nivedana","stotra-vidhāna","bhakti"],"quick_summary":"All components of worship are to be unified as one practice, ‘threaded’ on the deity’s command; offer japa to the deity and also perform stotra with devotion as part of the same integrated rite."}
Alamkara Type: Rūpaka (metaphor): ājñā as a ‘thread’ (sūtra) stringing practices
Concept: Ekāgratā and saṅgati: many acts become one sādhana when aligned to divine injunction; devotion (bhakti) is the binding force.
Application: Design a daily sequence: (1) saṅkalpa, (2) japa, (3) stotra, (4) offering/namaskāra—mentally ‘thread’ each step to the same intention and deity-command to avoid scattered practice.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Mantra-japa and Stotra offering procedure)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual sequence is shown as a single garland-thread: beads (japa) and hymn-scroll (stotra) are strung together and offered at the deity’s feet, symbolizing unified worship under divine command.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized thread (sūtra) running across the scene linking japa-mālā, flower offerings, and a hymn scroll, ending at the deity’s pedestal, devotee performing nivedana, bold flat colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, deity with gold arch, devotee offering a combined garland-and-scroll arrangement, prominent gold leaf on the ‘thread of command’, rich ornamentation and symmetry.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional diagram-like scene: steps of pūjā labeled, a visible thread connecting them to the deity, fine linework and gentle shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, atelier-like devotional setting with a poet-devotee reciting stotra while holding a rosary, a thin golden thread motif connecting objects to the shrine, detailed textiles and borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तवाज्ञासूत्रगुम्फितं → तव + आज्ञासूत्रगुम्फितम्; (आज्ञासूत्रगुम्फितम्) समास-सम्बद्धं पदम्; एकीभवतु = एकी + भवतु (नामधातु-प्रयोग)
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Pūjā-vidhi sequencing of japa/arcana/stotra; Agni Purana: Bhakti-yoga sections emphasizing ekāgratā and nivedana
FAQs
It teaches the integrated worship sequence: unify one’s practice under divine injunction, formally offer the completed japa to the deity (japa-nivedana), and accompany it with a devotional stotra.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s manual-like coverage of practical ritual procedure—codifying not only what to do (japa, stotra) but how to structure it as a coherent liturgical offering.
By dedicating japa and praise to the deity under divine command, the act becomes consecrated (less ego-driven), strengthening devotion and directing merit toward purification and divine grace.