Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 14
Adhivāsana-vidhi
Procedure for Preliminary Consecration in Vāstu–Pratiṣṭhā / Īśāna-kalpa
सदाशिवपदव्यापि मण्डपं धाम शाङ्करं पताकाशक्तिसंयुक्तं तत्त्वदृष्ट्यावलोकयेत्
sadāśivapadavyāpi maṇḍapaṃ dhāma śāṅkaraṃ patākāśaktisaṃyuktaṃ tattvadṛṣṭyāvalokayet
Avec une vision fondée sur les principes véritables (tattva-dṛṣṭi), on doit contempler le maṇḍapa—pavillon du sanctuaire de Śaṅkara, demeure sacrée śaiva—comme entièrement pénétré par l’état de Sadāśiva, et pourvu de bannières ainsi que de l’emblème de la śakti (puissance/lance).
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Weapon Type: Spear (śakti) as emblematic attribute (symbolic, not combat instruction)
Concept: Tattva-dṛṣṭi: seeing the constructed ritual space as pervaded by the highest Śaiva principle (Sadāśiva), transforming perception into worship.
Application: During pūjā, repeatedly re-establish this visualization so actions occur within a sacralized field; supports concentration (dhāraṇā) and non-dual devotional awareness.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Shaiva Tantra, Mandapa & Dhama-dhyana)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A Śaiva pavilion (maṇḍapa) glowing with an inner aura, banners fluttering, a śakti emblem displayed; the space is shown as permeated by Sadāśiva presence, with a meditating priest viewing it through tattva-awareness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: luminous maṇḍapa with bold outlines, Sadāśiva aura filling the pavilion, patākā banners, śakti emblem at the entrance, priest in dhyāna posture, deep reds/greens and sacred glow effects.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: ornate maṇḍapa with gold-leaf radiance, Sadāśiva-pervasion shown as a golden mandorla filling the pavilion, richly decorated banners, prominent śakti emblem, devotional symmetry.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: refined architectural rendering of the maṇḍapa with labeled elements (patākā, śakti), subtle depiction of pervasion as soft halo, meditative priest, clean instructional elegance.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed pavilion with fluttering banners, a spear-emblem standard, a contemplative ascetic-priest, ethereal wash indicating Sadāśiva presence, intricate textiles and architectural detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Malkauns","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तत्त्वदृष्ट्यावलोकयेत् = तत्त्वदृष्ट्या + अवलोकयेत् (स्वर-सन्धि: ā + a → ā); पताकाशक्तिसंयुक्तम् treated as tatpuruṣa with coordination in sense (patākā + śakti).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 96.13 (pañca-tattva worship leading into tattva-dṛṣṭi); Agni Purana 96 (overall dhvaja/maṇḍapa ritual sequence)
FAQs
It teaches Śaiva ritual visualization (dhyāna) of the temple pavilion (maṇḍapa) as a consecrated space permeated by Sadāśiva-tattva, marked with auspicious insignia like banners and śakti-emblems.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s practical coverage of worship-technology—linking theology (Sadāśiva, tattva) with applied temple/mandapa description and ritual contemplation used in installation and pūjā contexts.
Contemplating the sacred pavilion with tattva-aware vision aligns the practitioner’s mind with Śiva-principle, supporting purity of intention and the efficacy of worship by sacralizing space inwardly and outwardly.