Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 28
Adhyāya 88 — निर्वाणदीक्षाकथनं
Teaching of the Nirvāṇa-Initiation
ॐ क्लीं शिखायै हूं फट् ॐ हः अस्त्राय हूं फट् स्रुचि तां घृतपूर्णायां गोविड्गोलकमध्यगां संविधायास्त्रमन्त्रेण हूं फडन्तेन होमयेत्
oṃ klīṃ śikhāyai hūṃ phaṭ oṃ haḥ astrāya hūṃ phaṭ sruci tāṃ ghṛtapūrṇāyāṃ goviḍgolakamadhyagāṃ saṃvidhāyāstramantreṇa hūṃ phaḍantena homayet
«(Réciter :) “Oṃ klīṃ—à la śikhā : hūṃ phaṭ”; et “Oṃ haḥ—à l’astra : hūṃ phaṭ”.» Après avoir disposé correctement la louche (srūci) dans un récipient rempli de ghee, avec une boulette de bouse de vache au centre, on accomplira l’homa en proférant le mantra de l’astra se terminant par «hūṃ phaṭ».
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana instructions to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Protective mantra-japa and homa procedure: śikhā-mantra and astra-mantra recitation, ghee-filled ladle placement, cow-dung pellet as central support, then oblation with astra-mantra ending in hūṃ phaṭ.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Śikhā-mantra and Astra-mantra with homa setup (ghṛta-sruva, go-viḍ-golaka)","lookup_keywords":["oṃ klīṃ śikhāyai hūṃ phaṭ","oṃ haḥ astrāya hūṃ phaṭ","homa","ghṛta","go-viḍ-golaka"],"quick_summary":"Recite the śikhā and astra protective mantras, prepare the ghee ladle with a cow-dung pellet centered, and offer oblations while repeating the astra-mantra ending in hūṃ phaṭ for ritual protection and sealing."}
Weapon Type: Astra (mantric missile for protection)
Concept: Mantra is operationalized through precise ritual technology (implements, placements, endings like phaṭ) to ‘seal’ and protect the rite.
Application: When performing protective rites, keep mantra text exact, maintain clean implements, and follow placement rules (centered support, ghee measure) to preserve intended efficacy.
Khanda Section: Pūjā-vidhi / Tantra-Mantra Homa (Agneya-vidyā: protective mantras and oblation procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A homa altar with fire; a ghee-filled ladle placed in a vessel, a cow-dung pellet at the center; the officiant recites śikhā and astra mantras and offers oblations with ‘hūṃ phaṭ’ cadence.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, homa-kuṇḍa with stylized flames, priest holding sruva/sruc, ghee vessel and central cow-dung pellet clearly shown, mantra syllables suggested as decorative script bands, earthy tones.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, bright homa fire with gold leaf accents, priest offering ghee, ornate vessels, sacred syllables ‘oṃ klīṃ… hūṃ phaṭ’ inscribed in decorative cartouches, rich reds and gold.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, technical layout: show vessel, ladle, ghee, cow-dung pellet centered; priest mid-āhuti; clean diagrammatic clarity with fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate ritual scene with detailed utensils, glowing fire, the priest chanting, assistants holding ghee pot, delicate rendering of the cow-dung pellet at center, floral margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"fast","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: संविधायास्त्रमन्त्रेण = संविधाय + अस्त्रमन्त्रेण। मन्त्रपदानि (ॐ, क्लीं, हूं, फट्, हः) अव्ययानि/मन्त्राक्षराणि।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 88 (Astra-mantra, nyāsa and homa subsections)
FAQs
It teaches a protective homa procedure using śikhā- and astra-mantras, specifying the exact mantra-phrases and the ritual arrangement (ghee-filled vessel, ladle, and a cow-dung pellet placed centrally) for offering.
It preserves highly technical, step-by-step liturgical details—mantra-nyāsa locations, bīja usage, and homa setup—showing the Purana’s coverage beyond narrative into applied ritual technology.
By invoking cutting/warding syllables (phaṭ, hūṃ) through the astra-mantra in homa, the rite is framed as a purification and protection practice intended to remove obstacles and secure ritual efficacy.