Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 22
Mantra-paribhāṣā
Technical Definitions and Operational Rules of Mantras
क्रियाभिर्भूरिभिस्तस्य सिध्यन्ते स्वल्पसाधनात् सम्यक्सिद्धैकमन्त्रस्य नासाध्यमिह किञ्चन
kriyābhirbhūribhistasya sidhyante svalpasādhanāt samyaksiddhaikamantrasya nāsādhyamiha kiñcana
जिसका एक मंत्र भी सम्यक् रूप से सिद्ध हो गया, उसके लिए अल्प साधन से ही अनेक क्रियाएँ सिद्ध हो जाती हैं; ऐसे सम्यक्-सिद्ध मंत्र के लिए इस लोक में कुछ भी असाध्य नहीं।
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa narration frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Operational doctrine: a single properly perfected mantra becomes a multipurpose tool enabling many rites with minimal additional effort; motivates focused practice over scattered rituals.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Ekāgratā (one-pointed mastery) yields broad capability; siddhi is a function of correct method and completion, not mere multiplicity.
Application: Choose one authorized mantra and complete its sādhana to siddhi before expanding to other prayogas; maintain correctness (śuddhi), regularity, and teacher-guided verification.
Khanda Section: Mantra-sadhana and Tantra-prayoga (Siddha-mantra efficacy)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A focused sādhaka with radiant aura from mantra-siddhi; around them, multiple ritual outcomes symbolically appear—prosperity pot, protective circle, healing herbs, and a steady homa flame—showing many kriyās arising from one perfected mantra.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, central sādhaka in meditation with mālā, luminous mandala-like aura, symbolic ritual objects arranged in a ring, stylized flames and lotuses, bold traditional colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, siddha-sādhaka with gold aura, gold highlights on ritual implements and kalasha, symmetrical composition conveying ‘nothing unattainable’, ornate border.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, technical-symbolic diagram feel: central practitioner, surrounding icons representing different kriyās, fine linework, soft gradients, instructional clarity.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, refined interior with practitioner seated, subtle glow, attendants presenting symbolic items (kalasha, flowers, lamp), detailed textiles and architecture, calm yet wondrous mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्रियाभिर्भूरिभिस्तस्य → क्रियाभिः भूरिभिः तस्य; नासाध्यमिह → न असाध्यम् इह
Related Themes: Agni Purana 292.20-292.21 (transmission and sādhana methods)
FAQs
It teaches the core mantra-śāstra principle that a properly perfected (samyak-siddha) mantra can accomplish many ritual operations (kriyāḥ) with minimal additional practice, emphasizing quality of siddhi over quantity of procedures.
Alongside law, polity, medicine, and poetics, the Agni Purāṇa also systematizes practical ritual technology—here summarizing a key doctrine of mantra-prayoga: concentrated mastery of one mantra can substitute for extensive ritual complexity.
It underscores that disciplined, correct sādhana leading to mantra-siddhi is spiritually potent—reducing obstacles and making dharmic aims attainable, while implying that inner purification and precision in practice yield swift fruition.