Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 44
Dīkṣāvidhi-kathana
Explanation of the Rite of Initiation
गर्भाधानं जातकर्म भोगञ्चैव लयन्तथा
garbhādhānaṃ jātakarma bhogañcaiva layantathā
គឺមាន៖ គರ್ಭាធាន (ពិធីដាក់គ្រាប់កំណើត), ជាតកರ್ಮ (ពិធីកំណើត), ភោគ (ការទទួល/ប្រើប្រាស់នៃអាហូតិដែលបានកំណត់), ហើយដូចគ្នា លយ (ការលាយរលាយ/ការបញ្ចប់)។
Lord Agni (narrating the ritual compendium to the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic instruction style)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Lifecycle and domestic ritual indexing: identifying key saṃskāras (conception, birth) and associated regulated consumption/ritual enjoyment and closure/dissolution steps.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Saṃskāra enumeration: Garbhādhāna, Jātakarma, Bhoga, Laya","lookup_keywords":["garbhadhana","jatakarma","samskara","bhoga","laya"],"quick_summary":"The verse lists core observances—conception rite, birth rite, regulated ritual consumption/enjoyment, and dissolution/cessation—serving as a mnemonic index for gṛhya-saṃskāra sequencing."}
Concept: Saṃskāra as dhārmic structuring of human life from conception onward, including regulated enjoyment and proper cessation.
Application: Use as a checklist heading for household ritual manuals: ensure rites are performed at proper times with appropriate injunctions and closures.
Khanda Section: Samskara-vidhi (Gṛhya/Ritual Observances and Life-Cycle Rites)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sequence of household rites: a couple performing garbhādhāna, a newborn jātakarma scene, a ritual meal/consumption (bhoga) of consecrated offerings, and a concluding rite signifying laya/cessation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural in four panels: garbhādhāna with sacred fire, jātakarma with infant and father touching honey/ghee, bhoga with family receiving prasāda, laya with extinguishing/closing gesture; traditional costumes and temple-like domestic setting.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting as a narrative strip with gold accents: each saṃskāra scene framed; fire-altar and utensils highlighted; ornate borders; devotional domestic atmosphere.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, didactic storyboard: labeled panels for each rite; fine linework, subdued palette; emphasis on ritual implements and gestures.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate household interiors: midwife and family at birth-rite, later a ceremonial meal; concluding scene with priest closing the rite; detailed textiles and architecture."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भोगम् + च + एव → भोगञ्चैव.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 27 (Saṃskāra-vidhi section continuing beyond this list)
FAQs
It lists key saṃskāra-terms—Garbhādhāna and Jātakarma—and associated ritual categories (bhoga, laya), functioning as a compact enumeration within a life-cycle rites section.
By cataloging domestic sacraments alongside technical ritual terms, it exemplifies how the Agni Purana compresses gṛhya-dharma (household rites) into a reference-style compendium within its broader multi-topic coverage.
Saṃskāras such as Garbhādhāna and Jātakarma are framed as purificatory acts that sanctify procreation and birth, aligning family life with dharma and generating religious merit through regulated, consecrated conduct.