Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 13
Pratiṣṭhā-sāmagrī-vidhāna — Prescription of Materials and Conditions for Consecration
शुभः शुभग्रहैर् दृष्टः शस्तो लग्नःशुभाश्रितः गुरुशुक्रबुधे युक्तो लग्नो दद्याद्बलायुधी
śubhaḥ śubhagrahair dṛṣṭaḥ śasto lagnaḥśubhāśritaḥ guruśukrabudhe yukto lagno dadyādbalāyudhī
Le lagna (ascendant) est de bon augure lorsqu’il reçoit l’aspect des planètes bénéfiques, et il est louable lorsqu’il repose dans un signe propice. Lorsque le lagna est conjoint à Jupiter, Vénus et Mercure, ce lagna confère force et puissance des armes (vaillance martiale).
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Weapon Type: Samanya (āyudha-bala: weapon-power in general)
Concept: Right timing (kāla) aligned with benefic forces enhances efficacy of action (bala) and instruments (āyudha).
Application: Select muhurta/lagna for initiating disciplined endeavors—especially those requiring courage and skill—so conditions are supportive rather than obstructive.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha (Muhurta & Lagna-phala / Electional Astrology)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A royal or warrior begins weapons practice at an elected moment while an astrologer indicates the rising sign; Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury are shown as benefic planets blessing the ascendant.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: warrior with bow and sword in poised stance, jyotiṣi pointing to a rising-lagna marker on a zodiac disc; three benefic grahas depicted iconically above (Guru, Śukra, Budha), bold outlines and earthy palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: gilded scene of coronet-wearing prince receiving weapons, astrologer beside a zodiac wheel; embossed gold halos for Jupiter, Venus, Mercury; rich reds/greens with gold work.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: instructional composition—lagna chart on a board, benefic aspect lines drawn, warrior kneeling to receive weapon; delicate detailing and clarity of diagram elements.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: court astrologer advising a commander, planets painted as small medallions in the sky, refined interior court setting, detailed arms and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शुभग्रहैर् → शुभग्रहैः; लग्नःशुभाश्रितः → लग्नः + शुभाश्रितः; गुरुशुक्रबुधे → गुरु + शुक्र + बुधे (समुच्चय; तृतीया-अर्थ); दद्याद्बलायुधी → दद्यात् + बलायुधी.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 95 (muhūrta/lagna-phala passages)
FAQs
It gives a Jyotiṣa (muhūrta/electional) rule: a lagna becomes auspicious when benefics aspect it and when it is placed auspiciously; if Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury conjoin the ascendant, it yields strength and weapon-bearing capability—useful for timing martial, administrative, or competitive undertakings.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purāṇa includes applied sciences like Jyotiṣa. This verse exemplifies practical astrological diagnostics (benefic aspects, sign placement, conjunction results) used for decision-making—showing the text’s wide coverage of worldly disciplines alongside spiritual instruction.
Choosing an auspicious lagna aligns actions with benefic cosmic influences (śubha-graha), reducing obstacles and supporting dharmic success; it frames strength and victory as outcomes of harmonizing intent and timing with a righteous, well-ordered cosmos.