Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 113
Adhivāsana-vidhi
Procedure for Preliminary Consecration in Vāstu–Pratiṣṭhā / Īśāna-kalpa
एवं संशोध्य ब्रह्मादि विष्ण्वन्तादि विशुद्धये विधाय पूर्ववत्सर्वं होमसङ्ख्याजपादिकम्
evaṃ saṃśodhya brahmādi viṣṇvantādi viśuddhaye vidhāya pūrvavatsarvaṃ homasaṅkhyājapādikam
Ainsi, après avoir purifié (le mantra/le rite) en commençant par Brahmā et en allant jusqu’à Viṣṇu (et les autres), en vue d’une pureté parfaite, on doit ensuite accomplir tout comme il a été prescrit auparavant : le nombre requis de homa, la récitation (japa) et les observances associées.
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Mantra-śuddhi protocol: systematic purification sequence (brahmādi…viṣṇvanta) followed by executing homa, japa, and ancillary observances exactly as earlier prescribed.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Śuddhi (purity) is a prerequisite for efficacy; fidelity to prior injunction (pūrvavat) is itself dharmic discipline.
Application: Do not innovate mid-rite; once purification is done, execute the previously stated counts and steps without omission.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Mantra-śuddhi, Nyāsa, Homa & Japa Procedures)
Primary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritualist completes a purification sequence invoking a hierarchy of deities, then resumes the established routine of homa offerings and japa counts exactly as earlier laid down.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, priest before homa fire with a sequence of small deity emblems above (Brahmā to Viṣṇu), then repeated offering gestures, calm symmetrical composition","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central homa scene with gold flames, surrounding medallions of Brahmā and Viṣṇu indicating purification arc, priest continuing offerings and japa, ornate gold borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional scroll-like panel: ‘śodhana’ section followed by ‘pūrvavat homa-japa’ section, clear depiction of counting and offering tools","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, meticulous depiction of repeated ritual actions, assistants tallying counts, subtle icon medallions for Brahmā and Viṣṇu in the margin like illuminated manuscript motifs"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पूर्ववत्+सर्वम्→पूर्ववत्सर्वम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 96 (earlier ‘pūrvavat’ steps for homa/japa/aṅgas)
FAQs
It instructs that after performing mantra/rite purification for a specific mantra-sequence (from Brahmā through Viṣṇu), one must complete the ritual exactly as earlier prescribed—especially the fixed homa-oblation count and the corresponding japa and auxiliaries.
It exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s manual-like coverage of practical religious technology—standardizing purification (śuddhi), procedural continuity (pūrvavat), and measurable ritual outputs (homa-saṅkhyā, japa), like a compendium of applied ritual science.
The verse frames purity (viśuddhi) as the prerequisite for efficacy: correct purification followed by the exact homa and japa counts is presented as ensuring the rite’s sanctity and its intended spiritual merit (puṇya) and fruit (phala).