Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 27
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
जपन्निन्द्रमिति स्नातो वैश्यदेवन्तु सप्तकं मुञ्चत्याज्यं तथा जुह्वत् सकलं किल्विषं नरः
japannindramiti snāto vaiśyadevantu saptakaṃ muñcatyājyaṃ tathā juhvat sakalaṃ kilviṣaṃ naraḥ
「indram」に始まる真言を誦しつつ沐浴し、ついで七種のヴァイシュヴァデーヴァ供養を行う。火中にギーを供えて注ぐことにより、人は一切の罪障を除き去る。
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purana narration to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Daily/occasional purification through integrated ritual: mantra-snana, sevenfold Vaiśvadeva offering, and homa with ājya to remove kīlbiṣa (ritual/moral taint).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Indram—Snāna + Saptaka Vaiśvadeva + Ājya-homa for kīlbiṣa-kṣaya","lookup_keywords":["indram iti","snāna mantra","vaiśvadeva saptaka","ājya homa","kīlbiṣa"],"quick_summary":"Bathe while reciting the ‘indram…’ mantra, then perform the sevenfold Vaiśvadeva and offer ghee into fire. This combined rite is stated to remove total impurity/sin."}
Concept: Śauca (purity) is achieved through coordinated body (snāna), speech (mantra), and action (homa/offerings); fire is the transformative medium for kīlbiṣa-kṣaya.
Application: Adopt a structured daily/periodic observance: bathe with mantra, maintain household offerings (Vaiśvadeva), and perform simple ājya-homa when appropriate.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Snana–Homa–Vaishvadeva Prayoga / Ritual Observances)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder bathes while chanting, then stands before a homa fire offering ghee; nearby are arranged the seven Vaiśvadeva offerings, symbolizing comprehensive purification.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, domestic ritual courtyard: bathing scene transitioning to homa-kuṇḍa with tall stylized flames, priest/householder offering ājya, seven offering bowls labeled for Vaiśvadeva, warm earthy palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central homa fire with embossed gold flames, householder pouring ghee, ornate ritual vessels, gold border; small inset of snāna with mantra scroll","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clean didactic layout: sequence of steps (snāna with japa, sevenfold offerings, ājya-homa), precise depiction of implements (sruc, ājya-pātra, kuṇḍa)","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed household ritual scene with fine utensils, fire altar, ghee ladle mid-pour, attendants arranging offerings, architectural backdrop with delicate patterns"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: japannindramiti = japan + indram + iti; vaiśyadevantu = vaiśyadevam + tu; muñcatyājyaṃ = muñcati + ājyam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 258 (Pūjā-vidhi: snāna–homa–vaiśvadeva)
FAQs
It prescribes a practical purification sequence: mantra-japa during bathing, followed by the sevenfold Vaiśvadeva and ghee oblations (homa), presented as a means of expiation.
It exemplifies the text’s procedural coverage of daily/occasional rites—linking mantra practice, domestic offerings, and fire ritual into a compact rule of ritual discipline (ācāra) and prāyaścitta.
The verse states that this combined practice (snāna with japa + Vaiśvadeva + ājya-homa) removes “kilviṣa” (sin/demerit), emphasizing purification and restoration of ritual and moral purity.