Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 7
Adhyāya 88 — निर्वाणदीक्षाकथनं
Teaching of the Nirvāṇa-Initiation
कलापाशं समाताड्य फडन्तेन विभिद्य च प्रविश्यान्तर् नमो ऽन्तेन फडन्तेन वियोजयेत्
kalāpāśaṃ samātāḍya phaḍantena vibhidya ca praviśyāntar namo 'ntena phaḍantena viyojayet
Après avoir frappé le nœud coulant (pāśa) de Kalā, puis l’avoir fendu par le mantra se terminant par « phaḍ », on doit pénétrer à l’intérieur ; ensuite, par le mantra se terminant par « namo », et de nouveau par celui se terminant par « phaḍ », on doit opérer la séparation (délivrance/disjonction).
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Protective/clearing prayoga: use phaḍ-bīja for cutting/splitting obstacles (pāśa), namo-ending for entry/approach and stabilization, then phaḍ again for separation/release.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Kalā-pāśa-bhedana and viyojana with phaḍ and namo mantras","lookup_keywords":["kalā-pāśa","phaḍ","namo","bhedana","viyojana"],"quick_summary":"Gives a step-sequence for striking and splitting the ‘noose of kalā’ with phaḍ, entering within, then using namo and phaḍ to effect disjunction/release."}
Weapon Type: Mantra (as cutting/striking force)
Concept: Bandha-mokṣa enacted ritually: pāśa (bond) is struck, split, entered, and separated—symbolizing liberation from limiting kalās.
Application: In japa/nyāsa-based protection, apply phaḍ for energetic severance and namo for surrender/entry; keep strict order to avoid ‘re-binding’ the intended release.
Khanda Section: Mantra-tantra and Nyasa/Prayoga-vidhi (Protective rites; Mantra application)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sādhaka confronts a luminous rope-like ‘kalā-pāśa’; with a striking gesture it is hit, then split by the syllable phaḍ; the sādhaka steps through, then performs namo and phaḍ to separate and release the binding strands.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, bold flat forms: priest-sādhaka with raised hand in tāḍana, glowing rope-noose around a subtle body, stylized ‘phaḍ’ as flame-like glyph cutting the rope, decorative temple backdrop","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, dramatic central figure with gold aura, the noose rendered as jeweled loop, ‘phaḍ’ shown as golden lightning splitting it, ornate borders, rich maroons and greens, embossed gold highlights","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, step-by-step instructional composition: four vignettes labeled tāḍana, bhedana (phaḍ), praveśa (namo), viyojana (phaḍ), fine linework and soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, refined scene of an ascetic in a garden pavilion performing mudrā, the noose depicted as translucent ribbon, calligraphic ‘phaḍ’ and ‘namo’ in the air, detailed textiles and flora"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hindol","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नमो ऽन्तेन = नमः + अन्तेन (visarga-lopa before vowel); प्रविश्यान्तर् = प्रविश्य + अन्तः (र्-आदेश/पदसन्धि in recitation).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 88 (nyāsa/prayoga-vidhi: phaḍ usage; pāśa terminology; viyojana/bhedana actions)
FAQs
It teaches a specific mantra-prayoga: strike and split a subtle ‘pāśa’ (bond) using a “phaḍ”-ending mantra, enter the inner locus, then use “namo” followed by “phaḍ” to accomplish viyoga—ritual disjunction/release.
Beyond myth and devotion, it preserves applied ritual technology—precise operational steps (strike, pierce, enter, separate) with functional mantra-endings (“namo”, “phaḍ”), exemplifying the Purāṇa’s manual-like coverage of esoteric rites.
Symbolically, it breaks binding forces (pāśa) that obstruct purity and autonomy; performing viyoga under “namo” (submission to the divine) and “phaḍ” (severance) is framed as removing impediments and restoring spiritual protection.