Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 34
Śrīrāmāvatāravarṇanam (Description of Śrī Rāma’s Incarnation) — Ayodhyā Abhiṣeka, Vanavāsa, Daśaratha’s Death, Bharata’s Regency
रामलक्ष्मणसीताश् च तीर्णा आपुः प्रयागकम् भरद्वाजं नमस्कृत्य चित्रकूटं गिरिं ययुः
rāmalakṣmaṇasītāś ca tīrṇā āpuḥ prayāgakam bharadvājaṃ namaskṛtya citrakūṭaṃ giriṃ yayuḥ
ព្រះរាម ព្រះលក្ខ្មណ និងព្រះសីតា ក្រោយឆ្លងទន្លេរួច បានទៅដល់ប្រយាគ។ បន្ទាប់ពីគោរពនមស្ការ បរទ្វាជា ពួកគេបានធ្វើដំណើរទៅកាន់ភ្នំចិត្រកូដ។
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vashistha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Provides a pilgrimage-and-exile itinerary (Gaṅgā crossing → Prayāga → sage-visit → Citrakūṭa) and models proper conduct: paying homage to a ṛṣi before proceeding.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Route node: Prayāga—Bharadvāja-vandana—Citrakūṭa-gamana","lookup_keywords":["Prayāga","Bharadvāja","Citrakūṭa","Rāma Lakṣmaṇa Sītā","itinerary"],"quick_summary":"After crossing, the trio reaches Prayāga, salutes Bharadvāja, and proceeds to Citrakūṭa—encoding sacred geography and the etiquette of seeking sage-blessings."}
Alamkara Type: Dīpaka (single action—progression—illuminating successive places)
Concept: Guru/ṛṣi-vandana and seeking guidance before major life transitions; sanctifying travel through tīrtha and satsanga.
Application: Before undertaking difficult duties, seek counsel from the wise; integrate pilgrimage/retreat as a means of steadiness and ethical clarity.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Sankalana (Ramayana narrative within Agni Purana)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sītā arrive at Prayāga’s confluence, bow to sage Bharadvāja at his āśrama, then move toward the forested slopes of Citrakūṭa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Triveṇī confluence with stylized currents, āśrama with thatched huts, Bharadvāja seated with kamaṇḍalu, trio in añjali, Citrakūṭa hills in the distance, rich earthy palette and decorative flora","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, confluence rendered symbolically, Bharadvāja with halo-like sanctity, trio adorned yet austere, gold-leaf accents on borders and sacred vessels, mountain backdrop","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear sequential composition: arrival at Prayāga, homage at āśrama, departure toward Citrakūṭa, delicate shading, detailed trees and hermitage implements","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, expansive landscape with river confluence, hermitage scene with sage and disciples, trio traveling, distant mountain ridge, fine naturalistic detail and balanced composition"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: rāmalakṣmaṇasītāś = rāma-lakṣmaṇa-sītāḥ; namaskṛtya is a gerund formed with upapada ‘namas’.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 6.33 (Gaṅgā crossing)
FAQs
This verse primarily conveys tirtha-yatra and sadhu-samparka practice: crossing to a sacred confluence (Prayaga) and offering respectful salutation to a revered rishi (Bharadvaja) before proceeding onward.
By embedding Ramayana itinerary and sacred-place references (Prayaga, Chitrakuta) alongside rishi lineages (Bharadvaja), the Agni Purana functions as a compendium of Itihasa narrative plus pilgrimage geography and cultural memory.
Honoring sages and visiting tirthas are presented as purifying acts; the verse models dharmic conduct—humility (namaskara) and sanctified travel—which is traditionally associated with accruing punya (religious merit).