Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 34
Chapter 303: Mantras for Worship Beginning with the Five-syllable (Pañcākṣara) — पञ्चाक्षरादिपूजामन्त्राः
आदितत्त्वानि संहृत्य परमार्थे लयः क्रमात् पुनरुत्पादयेच्छिष्यं सृष्टिमार्गेण देशिकः
āditattvāni saṃhṛtya paramārthe layaḥ kramāt punarutpādayecchiṣyaṃ sṛṣṭimārgeṇa deśikaḥ
आदि तत्त्वों का संहार करके उन्हें क्रमशः परमार्थ में लीन करे; फिर देशिक (दीक्षा-गुरु) सृष्टि-मार्ग से शिष्य का पुनः उत्पादन (पुनर्निर्माण) करे।
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Philosophy","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Guru-led inner process in diksha/yoga: dissolve tattvas into the Supreme (laya-krama) and reconstitute the disciple through srishti-krama, modeling cosmic dissolution and creation for transformation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Srishti–Laya Prakriya in Diksha: Tattva-samhara and Punah-srishti","lookup_keywords":["tattva-samhara","laya-krama","srishti-marga","diksha-guru","paramartha"],"quick_summary":"The teacher guides the disciple through a reverse-cosmic withdrawal of principles into the Supreme, then re-manifests him via the creation sequence—ritually re-birthing the initiate."}
Concept: Microcosm–macrocosm identity: the disciple is dissolved into paramartha (Supreme Reality) via tattva-laya and reconstituted via srishti-krama, indicating transformation of identity under diksha.
Application: As a meditative/initiatory method: practice systematic withdrawal (pratyahara/laya) and re-emergence (srishti) under guidance to stabilize non-dual orientation and disciplined embodiment.
Khanda Section: Yoga–Vedanta / Tantric Srishti-Laya-Prakriya (Guru–Shishya Upadesha)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru instructs a disciple in an inner visualization: tattvas withdraw like layers collapsing into a luminous Supreme, then unfold again as creation, symbolizing ritual rebirth.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, cosmic diagram behind guru and disciple, concentric layers dissolving into a central radiant bindu, then re-expanding, earthy palette with luminous center, iconic seated figures","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central golden radiance representing paramartha, layered cosmic principles shown as lotus-like rings collapsing and blooming again, guru and disciple in foreground with gold work emphasizing the Supreme","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear schematic of tattva-laya (inward arrows) and srishti (outward arrows), guru pointing to the diagram while disciple meditates, refined lines and soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, philosophical teaching scene in a pavilion opening to a night sky, delicate depiction of concentric cosmological spheres dissolving into light and re-forming, fine detailing and borders"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुनरुत्पादयेच्छिष्यं = पुनः + उत्पादयेत् + शिष्यम् (पुनः→पुनर् before vowel; त्+श् sandhi in येत्+शिष्यं)
Related Themes: Agni Purana 303 (Yoga–Vedanta/Tantric prakriya within puja-vidhi context)
FAQs
It teaches the tantric-yogic procedure of laya-krama (sequential dissolution of tattvas into the Supreme) followed by sṛṣṭi-mārga (sequential re-emanation), framed as a guru’s method of transforming or ritually “reconstituting” the disciple.
Beyond mythology, it preserves a technical metaphysical praxis—mapping creation/dissolution as an ordered tattva-process and embedding it in guru–śiṣya discipline—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage of yoga/tantra alongside other sciences.
The instruction signifies inner purification and transformation: dissolving identity into the Supreme (paramārtha) and re-emerging through a consecrated, ordered process under the guru, symbolizing rebirth into disciplined spiritual awareness.