Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 55
Chapter 24 — कुण्डनिर्माणादिविधिः
Procedure for Constructing the Fire-pit and Related Rites
अमन्त्रमर्चनं कृत्वा गुरोः पादार्चनन्ततः विधाय दक्षिणां दद्यात् सर्वस्वं चार्धमेव वा
amantramarcanaṃ kṛtvā guroḥ pādārcanantataḥ vidhāya dakṣiṇāṃ dadyāt sarvasvaṃ cārdhameva vā
真言を用いずに供養を行い、ついで師の御足を礼拝したなら、ダクシナー（dakṣiṇā）を整えて捧げるべきである。全財産、あるいは少なくともその半分を。
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s ritual sections)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Guideline for guru-pūjā and dakṣiṇā: after amāntrika worship and pādārcana, give substantial offering (up to all wealth/half) as per capacity and vow.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Guru-sevā and dakṣiṇā as dharmic reciprocity for receiving vidyā and dīkṣā; amāntrika arcana highlights humility and service beyond ritual power.
Application: Budget and plan dakṣiṇā proportionate to one’s means; prioritize guru-pādārcana and tangible support of the teaching lineage.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Guru-puja and Dakshina-vidhi)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A disciple performs simple (amāntrika) worship, then bows and offers flowers/water at the guru’s feet; afterward, the disciple presents a substantial dakṣiṇā (coins, cloth, cattle, or goods) with humility.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, guru seated on a low seat, disciple at the feet performing pādārcana with a small vessel and flowers, attendants holding cloth and offerings, subdued sacred palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, guru with ornate seat and halo, gold-leaf on offering trays and coins, disciple prostrating, rich textiles and ceremonial grandeur emphasizing dakṣiṇā","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, didactic composition: sequence panels—amāntrika arcana, pādārcana, dakṣiṇā presentation; fine lines, gentle colors, clear gestures","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate teacher-disciple exchange, detailed rendering of gift items (cloth bundles, coins), respectful body language, architectural niche backdrop"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"solemn","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अमन्त्रमर्चनं→अमन्त्रम् + अर्चनम्; पादार्चनन्ततः (पाठभेद)→पादार्चनात् + ततः; चार्धमेव→च + अर्धम् + एव.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 24.53; Agni Purana 24.56
FAQs
It prescribes the post-worship protocol: after mantra-less honoring and guru-foot worship, one must give dakṣiṇā—ideally all wealth, or at least half—emphasizing completion of the rite through a formal offering.
Alongside theology, the Agni Purana records practical ritual procedure (pūjā-vidhi), including ethics of remuneration and completion-rites (dakṣiṇā), showing its coverage of lived religious law and ceremonial protocol.
It frames dakṣiṇā and guru-reverence as integral to ritual merit: honoring the guru and giving generously perfects the act of worship and supports dharmic reciprocity between student and teacher.