Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 57
अधिवासनं नाम निर्वाणदीक्षायाम्
Adhivāsana in the Nirvāṇa-dīkṣā
आदाय योजयेत् सूत्रे रेचकेनोद्भवाख्यया पूजयित्वार्घ्यपात्रस्थतोयविन्दुसुधोपमं
ādāya yojayet sūtre recakenodbhavākhyayā pūjayitvārghyapātrasthatoyavindusudhopamaṃ
L’ayant pris, on l’appliquera au fil rituel (sūtra) tout en accomplissant l’expiration (recaka), avec le mantra nommé « Udbhava ». Après avoir rendu le culte, on contemplera/offrira la goutte d’eau placée dans le vase d’arghya, semblable au nectar (amṛta).
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Mantra-nyāsa/consecration of the ritual thread (sūtra) coordinated with exhalation (rechaka) using the ‘Udbhava’ mantra; arghya-water drop contemplated/offered as nectar-like purity.","sutra_style":true}
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Alamkara Type: Upama
Concept: Outer ritual objects (sūtra, arghya) are ‘made alive’ through coordinated breath and mantra; purity is stabilized by nectar-visualization (amṛta-bhāvanā).
Application: In pūjā, synchronize mantra with breath to deepen attention and consistency; use amṛta visualization to maintain a sattvic, non-distracted ritual mind.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Mantra-nyasa and Sutra-dharana / ritual thread consecration)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest/yogin holding a ritual thread, exhaling gently while touching/aligning it; an arghya-vessel with a single shining water-drop like nectar; subtle mantra ‘Udbhava’ indicated as sacred syllables.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, close-up of hands with sūtra; arghya-pātra on a lotus pedestal; a bright droplet glowing like amṛta; decorative script for ‘udbhava’; warm ochres and reds.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-highlighted arghya vessel; luminous droplet rendered with gem-like shine; priest’s hands with thread; ornate gold borders and temple lamps.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional clarity: sequence showing rechaka synchronized with applying thread; arghya-bindu emphasized; neat labels for ‘sūtra’ and ‘udbhava’.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, refined still-life of ritual objects; arghya bowl with a single sparkling drop; figure applying thread; calligraphic cartouche ‘Udbhava’; delicate textiles and carpet patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रेचकेनोद्भवाख्यया → रेचकेन उद्भवाख्यया; पूजयित्वार्घ्यपात्रस्थतोयविन्दुसुधोपमं → पूजयित्वा अर्घ्य-पात्र-स्थ-तोय-विन्दु-सुधा-उपमम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 84 (nyāsa, sūtra-dhāraṇa, arghya procedures)
FAQs
It teaches a sutra-related consecration step: during rechaka (exhalation) one applies/charges the ritual thread with the “Udbhava” mantra, then worships and treats the arghya-vessel water-drop as nectar for offering or contemplation.
Alongside theology, it preserves precise operational ritual technology—breath-control coordinated with mantra and the handling of implements (sutra, arghya-pātra)—showing the text’s practical, manual-like coverage of worship procedures.
Synchronizing breath with mantra and sanctified water ritualizes purification and empowerment (saṃskāra) of the worshipper and the implement, aiming at greater ritual efficacy and merit through correctly performed pūjā.