Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 21
Adhyāya 88 — निर्वाणदीक्षाकथनं
Teaching of the Nirvāṇa-Initiation
सदाशिवं हृदावाह्य कृत्वा पूजनतर्पणे पूर्वोक्तविधिना कुर्यादधिकारसमर्पणं
sadāśivaṃ hṛdāvāhya kṛtvā pūjanatarpaṇe pūrvoktavidhinā kuryādadhikārasamarpaṇaṃ
Après avoir invoqué Sadāśiva dans le cœur, et après avoir accompli le culte ainsi que les libations (tarpana) selon la procédure énoncée plus haut, on doit alors procéder à la remise (samarpana) de l’autorité rituelle (adhikāra).
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s ritual sections)
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Concept: Authority in ritual is not merely social; it is conferred after inner presence (hṛdaya-āvāhana) and correct sequence of offerings, aligning practitioner with Śiva’s śāsana.
Application: Before advanced mantra-prayoga, establish inner deity-presence and complete preliminaries; only then proceed with acts requiring adhikāra (initiation/empowerment logic).
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Shaiva initiation and ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru-priest seated in meditation, drawing Sadāśiva into the heart-lotus, then performing pūjā and tarpaṇa, culminating in a formal gesture of granting ritual authority to the initiate.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, meditating guru with visible heart-lotus containing a luminous Sadāśiva symbol, ritual tray with flowers and water for tarpaṇa, temple sanctum ambiance, bold outlines and warm palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, central seated guru with gold halo, heart-lotus motif in gold, vessels for tarpaṇa, ornate arch framing, rich jewel tones and gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, stepwise depiction: heart-invocation, then pūjā, then tarpaṇa, then adhikāra handover (palm-leaf/flower token), clean composition and soft shading","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate initiation scene in a pavilion, guru and disciple facing, small ritual implements, subtle heart-lotus icon indicated by delicate glow, fine detailing"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हृदावाह्य = हृदा आवाह्य; पूजनतर्पणे = पूजन-तर्पणे; पूर्वोक्तविधिना = पूर्वोक्त-विधिना; कुर्यादधिकारसमर्पणं = कुर्यात् अधिकार-समर्पणम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 88 (pūjā-vidhi sequence: earlier procedure referenced as pūrvokta-vidhi); Agni Purana 88.22 (mantra for binding to Sadāśiva)
FAQs
It teaches the sequence of Śaiva worship: internal invocation of Sadāśiva (hṛd-āvāhana), followed by pūjā and tarpaṇa as previously prescribed, culminating in adhikāra-samarpaṇa—formal authorization/handing-over of ritual competence within the rite.
By codifying a precise, stepwise ritual protocol (internal invocation, worship, libations, and authorization), it exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s manual-like coverage of practical religious procedures alongside its many other domains (law, polity, medicine, arts).
The heart-invocation centers devotion internally, while pūjā and tarpaṇa complete the offering-cycle; adhikāra-samarpaṇa then regularizes the rite by ensuring it is performed under proper sanctified authority, supporting purity (śuddhi) and efficacy (siddhi) of worship.