Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 17
Adhivāsana-vidhi
Procedure for Preliminary Consecration in Vāstu–Pratiṣṭhā / Īśāna-kalpa
अन्तर्यागं विशेषार्घ्यं मन्त्रद्रव्यादिशोधनं कुर्वीत आत्मनः पूजां पञ्चगव्यादि पूर्ववत्
antaryāgaṃ viśeṣārghyaṃ mantradravyādiśodhanaṃ kurvīta ātmanaḥ pūjāṃ pañcagavyādi pūrvavat
On accomplira l’antaryāga (culte intérieur), l’arghya spécial et la purification des mantras, des substances rituelles et des éléments connexes; puis on fera l’adoration de soi au moyen du pañcagavya et du reste, comme auparavant.
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Stepwise pūjā: inner worship, special arghya, purification of mantra and materials, and ātmā-pūjā using pañcagavya for ritual fitness.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Outer offerings are grounded in inner worship; mantra and materials require saṃskāra (purificatory conditioning) and the practitioner must be ritually ‘installed’ through ātmā-pūjā.
Application: Before any major pūjā/homa, include a short inner-worship and purification checklist (mantra, vessels, offerings, self) to prevent procedural lapses.
Khanda Section: Pūjā-vidhi (Ritual Worship Procedures / Āgamic-Tantric Rituals)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A worshipper performs inner meditation (antaryāga), offers a special arghya in a vessel, purifies mantra-items and offerings, and conducts self-worship with pañcagavya arranged in small bowls.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, seated sādhaka with closed eyes (inner worship) and ritual tray beside him, arghya vessel prominent, five small cups for pañcagavya, subdued sacred ambience with lamp glow.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold detailing on arghya-pātra and lamps, richly ornamented pūjā tray, pañcagavya bowls symmetrically placed, devotee in reverent posture.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional layout of ritual items labeled visually, sequence panels: antaryāga → arghya → śodhana → ātmā-pūjā, delicate colors and clear composition.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate indoor shrine scene with fine textiles, attendant holding vessels, devotee performing arghya, meticulous depiction of small bowls and purification gestures."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अन्तर्यागम् = अन्तर्-यागम्; मन्त्रद्रव्यादिशोधनम् = मन्त्र-द्रव्य-आदि-शोधनम्; पञ्चगव्यादि = पञ्च-गव्य-आदि.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 96 earlier instructions indicated by 'pūrvavat' (pañcagavya preparation/usage; mantra-dravya śodhana); Agni Purana mantra and pūjā-upacāra sections (general)
FAQs
It teaches a sequence within pūjā-vidhi: perform antaryāga (internal worship), offer a viśeṣārghya (special honor-offering), and carry out śodhana (consecratory purification) of mantras and ritual materials, followed by ātmā-pūjā using pañcagavya as earlier prescribed.
By codifying precise ritual operations—inner worship, arghya protocol, and mantra/material purification—it exemplifies the Agni Purana’s practical, manual-like coverage of temple/home worship procedures alongside its many other disciplines.
The verse emphasizes purity and correct consecration: internal worship aligns intention, śodhana removes ritual impurity/defects, and pañcagavya functions as a traditional purifier—together supporting merit (puṇya) and efficacy (siddhi) of the worship.