Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 2
Utpāta-śānti
Pacification of Portents
रथेष्वक्षेषु वाजेति चतस्रो यजुषि श्रियः स्रावन्तीयं तथा साम श्रीसूक्तं सामवेदके
ratheṣvakṣeṣu vājeti catasro yajuṣi śriyaḥ srāvantīyaṃ tathā sāma śrīsūktaṃ sāmavedake
यजुर्वेद में ‘रथेषु’, ‘अक्षेषु’ और ‘वाजेति’ आदि मन्त्र-प्रयोगों में श्री के चार यजुष् हैं। इसी प्रकार सामवेद की शाखा में ‘स्रावन्तीय’ नामक साम तथा श्रीसूक्त भी मिलता है।
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the common Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Cross-Vedic mapping for Śrī-invocations: locating prosperity formulas in Yajurveda and Sāmaveda for correct selection in ritual contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Śrī-mantra occurrences in Yajus and Sāman (ratheṣu/akṣeṣu/vājeti; Srāvantīya)","lookup_keywords":["ratheṣu","akṣeṣu","vājeti","Srāvantīya Sāman","Śrī in Yajurveda"],"quick_summary":"Gives a compact index of where Śrī-invocations occur across Vedic corpora—four in Yajus and a named Sāman (‘Srāvantīya’)—supporting accurate ritual citation."}
Concept: Mantra-prayoga depends on śākhā-awareness: the same deity-function (Śrī) is accessed through different Vedic vehicles (Yajus/Sāman).
Application: Choose the correct Vedic form for Śrī-invocation based on the officiant’s śākhā and the rite (homa, śānti, āśīrvāda).
Khanda Section: Veda-stuti and Śrī-sūkta (Vedic Hymnology / Mantra-vidyā)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher points to two manuscripts labeled ‘Yajur’ and ‘Sāma’, highlighting specific Śrī-invocation openings (‘ratheṣu’, ‘akṣeṣu’, ‘vājeti’) and the named Sāman ‘Srāvantīya’.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, two palm-leaf bundles marked Yajus and Sāma, Puṣkara indicating mantra incipits, stylized script panels, calm scholastic setting","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, ornate manuscript stand, gold-highlighted title cartouches ‘Yajus’ ‘Sāma’, Puṣkara in teaching pose, rich textile patterns","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, diagrammatic clarity: columns listing incipits ratheṣu/akṣeṣu/vājeti and ‘Srāvantīya’, fine lines and soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, library scene with labeled volumes, teacher and students, delicate calligraphy-like incipits on scrolls, architectural niche backdrop"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ratheṣvakṣeṣu ← ratheṣu + akṣeṣu; vājeti ← vāja + iti.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 262.1 (Śrīsūkta identification); Agni Purāṇa 262.3-262.4 (japa/homa applications)
FAQs
It indexes where Śrī-related mantras occur in the Vedas—especially Yajurvedic mantra-incipits and the Sāmavedic Srāvantīya chant—useful for selecting correct recitations in prosperity-oriented rites.
Rather than giving a single ritual, it functions like a catalog: it cross-references named Vedic passages (Yajus and Sāman) connected with Śrī, showing the Agni Purāṇa’s compendium-style mapping of sacred literature.
By directing the practitioner to authoritative Vedic Śrī-mantras, it frames prosperity-seeking as dhārmic—aligned with śruti-based recitation—thereby supporting merit (puṇya) through correct mantra usage.