Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 9
Chapter 301 — सूर्यार्चनं
Sūryārcana) / Sun-worship (closing colophon only
वृहतीरसलेपश् च वशे स्यान्मरणान्तिकं कटीरमूलत्रिकटुक्षौद्रलेपस् तथा भवेत्
vṛhatīrasalepaś ca vaśe syānmaraṇāntikaṃ kaṭīramūlatrikaṭukṣaudralepas tathā bhavet
वृहती और रस से बना लेप वशीकरण करता है, यहाँ तक कि मरण-सीमा तक। इसी प्रकार कटीर-मूल, त्रिकटु और क्षौद्र (मधु) से बना लेप भी कहा गया है।
Lord Agni (teaching to sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s encyclopedic instruction)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Lepa-yoga (topical paste) recipes used in vaśīkaraṇa/ākṛṣaṇa contexts; also warns by implication of potentially lethal potency.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Vṛhatī-rasa lepa and Kaṭīra-mūla–Trikaṭu–Kṣaudra lepa","lookup_keywords":["vṛhatī lepa","rasa","kaṭīra mūla","trikaṭu","kṣaudra madhu"],"quick_summary":"Two topical paste formulations are listed: one based on vṛhatī and ‘rasa’, and another using kaṭīra-root with trikaṭu and honey, framed as influence/subjugation applications."}
Dosha: Kapha
Concept: Dravya-guṇa and anupāna/vehicle (honey) amplify delivery; lepa is a distinct route of administration with strong effects.
Application: Recognize that topical formulations can be powerful; use measured, context-appropriate application (the text frames it ritually).
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Lepa-yoga / medicinal paste formulations for attraction and control)
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Preparation of two medicinal pastes: vṛhatī berries/leaves being crushed for juice, and a second paste of kaṭīra-root with trikaṭu and honey, arranged as lepa for application.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural-inspired herbal preparation: vṛhatī plant with purple berries, grinding stone, honey pot, trikaṭu spices, vaidya mixing paste; bold outlines, earthy reds/greens","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting still-life: ornate bowls of vṛhatī, kaṭīra-root slices, trikaṭu powders, honey with gold highlights; decorative border and rich texture","mysore_prompt":"Mysore instructional plate: two-panel depiction—Panel 1 vṛhatī-rasa extraction, Panel 2 mixing kaṭīra-mūla + trikaṭu + honey into lepa; fine linework, labeled ingredients","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature workshop scene: attendants grinding roots and spices, honey being poured, small jars labeled; delicate botanical accuracy and patterned textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"serious","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vṛhatīrasalepaḥ split as वृहती + रस + लेपः. syānmaraṇāntikaṃ split as स्यात् + मरणान्तिकम्. kaṭīramūlatrikaṭukṣaudralepaḥ treated as multi-member tatpurusha: कटीर + मूल + त्रिकटु + क्षौद्र + लेपः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana lepa-yoga and vaśīkaraṇa prayoga passages in the same chapter/khanda
FAQs
It teaches an Ayurvedic-style lepa (topical paste) formulation aimed at vaśīkaraṇa (bringing someone under influence), naming specific drug-combinations such as vṛhatī-based paste and a kaṭīra-root + trikaṭu + honey paste.
Beyond myth and theology, the Agni Purāṇa catalogs applied knowledge—here, practical materia medica and formulation-methods (lepa-yoga) in an Ayurveda-like register, illustrating its wide-ranging compendium style.
As presented in the text, it reflects the Purāṇic inclusion of powerful, outcome-driven practices; ethically, such influence-seeking applications are traditionally treated as potent and consequential, implying heightened responsibility and karmic weight for intent and use.