Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 7
Chapter 9 — श्रीरामावतारकथनम् (Śrī Rāmāvatāra-kathanam) | Hanumān’s Ocean-Crossing, Sītā-Darśana, and the Setu Plan
भव भार्या रावणस्य राक्षसीर्वादिनीः कपिः गते तु रावणे प्राह राजा दशरथो ऽभवत्
bhava bhāryā rāvaṇasya rākṣasīrvādinīḥ kapiḥ gate tu rāvaṇe prāha rājā daśaratho 'bhavat
‘ರಾವಣನ ಪತ್ನಿಯಾಗು’ ಎಂದು ರಾಕ್ಷಸಿಯು ಹೇಳಿದಳು; ಆದರೆ ಕಪಿಯು ಹೇಳಿದನು—‘ರಾವಣನು ಹೋದ ಬಳಿಕ ದಶರಥರಾಜನ ಪುತ್ರ ರಾಮನೇ ನಿನ್ನ ಯಥಾರ್ಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ’.
Agni (narrating the Ramayana episode to Vasiṣṭha; internal dialogue includes a rākṣasī and the kapi Hanumān)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Alamkara","practical_application":"Shows contested speech in crisis: rākṣasī persuasion vs Hanumat’s counter-speech; useful for understanding dialogue compression and rhetorical reversal in synopsis style.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Counter-Speech in Aśoka Grove: Rākṣasī’s Demand and Hanumat’s Reply","lookup_keywords":["rakshasi speech","Hanuman reply","Sita consolation","Dasharatha mention","dialogue synopsis"],"quick_summary":"The verse presents a compressed dialogue moment: coercive urging toward Rāvaṇa contrasted with Hanumat’s reassuring counter-assertion, functioning as a rhetorical pivot toward hope and rightful order."}
Alamkara Type: Prativacana (rejoinder) / Vākya-virodha (antithetical speech)
Concept: Āśvāsana (strengthening the afflicted) and dharma-oriented speech as a form of service.
Application: In supporting someone under threat, counter coercive narratives with truthful reassurance, clear allegiance, and a plan-oriented message.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Ramayana-Samgraha (Epic Narrative Summary)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: Sacred grove
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A rākṣasī speaks harshly urging submission; Hanumat responds with firm, reassuring words to Sītā, shifting the mood from fear to resolve within the grove setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, triangular composition: rākṣasī with fierce gesture, Sītā seated under tree, Hanumat near her with respectful posture, expressive eyes and bold outlines, lush grove backdrop","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Sītā central with gold embellishments, Hanumat at her side in reverent stance, rākṣasī to one side with dramatic gesture, ornate borders and gold-leaf highlights","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, emphasis on facial expression and didactic clarity: rākṣasī speaking, Hanumat replying, Sītā listening; soft palette and clean linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate garden scene with detailed flora, three-figure dialogue focus, subtle gestures and refined costumes, balanced composition with narrative captions implied"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: राक्षसीर्वादिनीः = राक्षसीः + वादिनीः; दशरथोऽभवत् = दशरथः + अभवत् (ऽ = अवग्रह).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 9 (Hanumat’s meeting with Sītā; subsequent actions in Laṅkā)
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse functions as narrative dialogue within the Agni Purana’s Ramayana synopsis, highlighting refusal of adharma and the contrast between rākṣasa coercion and dharmic loyalty.
It illustrates the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope by embedding Itihāsa material (Ramayana episodes) alongside other disciplines; the text preserves moral-ethical exemplars through compact epic retellings.
The passage reinforces dharma through steadfastness and rejection of unrighteous unions or coercion; such fidelity to righteousness is portrayed as spiritually purifying and supportive of good karma.