Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 23
Chapter 306 — त्रैलोक्यमोहनमन्त्राः
Mantras for Enchanting the Three Worlds
ध्यायेन्मन्त्रं जपित्वैनं जुहुयात्त्वभिशेचयेत् ॐ श्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं हूं त्रैलोक्यमोहनाय विष्णवे नमः एतत्पूजादिना सर्वान् कामानाप्नोति पूर्ववत्
dhyāyenmantraṃ japitvainaṃ juhuyāttvabhiśecayet oṃ śrīṃ krīṃ hrīṃ hūṃ trailokyamohanāya viṣṇave namaḥ etatpūjādinā sarvān kāmānāpnoti pūrvavat
इस मंत्र का ध्यान करे; इसका जप करके हवन करे और फिर अभिषेक करे— “ॐ श्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं हूं त्रैलोक्यमोहनाय विष्णवे नमः।” इस (मंत्र) से आरम्भ होने वाली पूजा द्वारा, पूर्वोक्त रीति से, सभी कामनाएँ प्राप्त होती हैं।
Lord Agni (in the Agni Purana’s primary narration to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Viṣṇu-trailokya-mohana-mantra: dhyāna–japa–homa–abhiṣeka-vidhi","lookup_keywords":["trailokya mohana","Om shrim krim hrim hum","japa homa abhisheka","Vishnu mantra","mantra sadhana"],"quick_summary":"Meditate on the mantra, recite it in japa, perform homa, then abhiṣeka; the bīja-mantra ‘oṁ śrīṃ krīṃ hrīṃ hūṃ …’ is taught as a means to accomplish desired aims through structured ritual practice."}
Concept: Siddhi arises from integrated practice: inner visualization (dhyāna), sonic repetition (japa), fire-transmutation (homa), and consecratory bathing (abhiṣeka).
Application: Adopt the fourfold sequence as a template for mantra practice; treat bījas as ‘power-seals’ that frame the deity-name and function (trailokya-mohana) within a disciplined rite.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Mantra-sadhana (Tantric-Vaishnava rites and ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sādhaka performs a four-step rite: seated meditation on Viṣṇu-mantra, then japa with mālā, then homa into a fire altar, and finally abhiṣeka pouring sanctified water over a Viṣṇu icon; the mantra ‘oṁ śrīṃ krīṃ hrīṃ hūṃ…’ is central.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, four-panel narrative: (1) yogic dhyāna, (2) japa with rudrākṣa/tulasi mālā, (3) homa with flames and ladle, (4) abhiṣeka over Viṣṇu; rich reds/greens, sacred fire glow, mantra syllables in the border.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central Viṣṇu icon with gold-leaf halo receiving abhiṣeka; side vignettes of japa and homa; ornate vessels and lamps; mantra bījas embossed in gold on the frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional sequential layout with clear depiction of dhyāna→japa→homa→abhiṣeka; neat altar geometry; readable mantra text panel ‘oṁ śrīṃ krīṃ hrīṃ hūṃ…’.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, manuscript-style four scenes with fine architectural interiors: meditator, rosary recitation, fire ritual with attendants, and abhiṣeka over a jeweled Viṣṇu image; elegant calligraphy cartouche of the mantra."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: dhyāyenmantraṃ → dhyāyet + mantram; japitvainaṃ → japitvā + enam; juhuyāttvabhiśecayet → juhuyāt + tu + abhiśecayet; kāmānāpnoti → kāmān + āpnoti.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 306 (mantra-sādhana; pūjā-krama; abhiṣeka/homa instructions nearby)
FAQs
It teaches a complete mantra-prayoga: dhyāna (meditation) → japa (repetition) → homa (fire offering) → abhiṣeka (ritual bathing/consecration), centered on a Viṣṇu mantra empowered with bīja-syllables.
Beyond myth and theology, it preserves applied ritual technology—specific sequencing of sādhanā steps and the use of bīja-mantras—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage of practical worship manuals (pūjā-vidhi) alongside many other disciplines.
The verse frames disciplined worship as a means to siddhi: by properly executing mantra meditation, japa, homa, and abhiṣeka, the practitioner is said to attain desired ends while aligning action with devotion to Viṣṇu.