Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 56
Chapter 81 — समयदीक्षाविधानम्
Procedure for Samaya Initiation
शिखासम्पुटितैर् वीजैर् ह्रूं फडन्तैश् च दीपनं ॐ हौं शिवाय स्वाहेत्यादिमन्त्रैश् च तर्पणं
śikhāsampuṭitair vījair hrūṃ phaḍantaiś ca dīpanaṃ oṃ hauṃ śivāya svāhetyādimantraiś ca tarpaṇaṃ
Avec les bīja-mantras enveloppés par la śikhā (encadrement par le śikhā-bīja), et avec le bīja « hrūṃ » terminé par le mantra-arme « phaṭ », on doit accomplir le dīpana (rite d’allumage et d’activation). Et avec les mantras commençant par « oṃ hauṃ śivāya svāhā », on accomplira la tarpaṇa (rite de satisfaction par l’offrande).
Lord Agni (instructional narration to Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
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Weapon Type: Astra (phaṭ as weapon-mantra marker)
Concept: Mantra-śakti is activated (dīpana) through bīja-structure (sampuṭa) and safeguarded via astra (phaṭ); worship culminates in tarpaṇa.
Application: When performing Śaiva homa/tarpaṇa, apply correct bīja-framing and astra markers to avoid mantra-vyatyaya and to strengthen ritual efficacy.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Mantra-tantra (Śaiva homa–tarpaṇa procedures)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A Śaiva ritualist performs dīpana by uttering bījas framed with śikhā-sampuṭa, then offers tarpaṇa with ‘oṃ hauṃ śivāya svāhā’; protective energy is shown as a crest-like aura above the head and a sharp ‘phaṭ’ burst around the altar.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: Śaiva priest with stylized śikhā-flame crest above head; mantra syllables depicted as glyphs encircling the fire; a ‘phaṭ’ burst motif like a protective ring; deep reds, ochres, and black outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: gold-leaf aura shaped like a śikhā above the practitioner; bīja-glyphs in a circular mandala; tarpaṇa offerings with ornate kalasha; gold highlights on mantra ring and flames.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: semi-diagrammatic ritual scene—labels for śikhā-sampuṭa, hrūṃ-phaṭ, and ‘oṃ hauṃ śivāya svāhā’; clear depiction of offering gestures and vessels; soft pastel palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: intimate ritual chamber with fire altar; calligraphic mantra-glyphs floating; the ‘crest’ motif above the priest; fine detailing of utensils and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शिखा + सम्पुटितैः → शिखासम्पुटितैर्; फड् + अन्तैः → फडन्तैश् (before च); स्वाहा + इति + आदि + मन्त्रैः → स्वाहेत्यादिमन्त्रैश्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Puja-vidhi/Mantra-tantra: dīpana, sampuṭa, astra-phaṭ, and tarpaṇa sequences (same khanda context)
FAQs
It specifies mantra-prayoga: using bīja-mantras framed by śikhā-sampuṭa and sealed with ‘phaṭ’ for dīpana (energizing/kindling), and employing “oṃ hauṃ śivāya svāhā” and related mantras for tarpaṇa (satiating offerings/libations).
It functions like a compact ritual-technology note—cataloging precise mantra components (bīja, sampuṭa, phaṭ, svāhā) and mapping them to specific rites (dīpana, tarpaṇa), illustrating the Agni Purāṇa’s manual-like coverage of pūjā-vidhi alongside its many other disciplines.
Performed correctly, dīpana is meant to activate and protect the rite through mantra-śakti, while tarpaṇa ritually ‘satisfies’ the deity (here Śiva) via offerings—supporting purification, steadiness of worship, and the accrual of religious merit (puṇya) through proper observance.