Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 3
Aghīrāstra-ādi-Śānti-kalpaḥ
Rite for Pacification of Aghora-Astra and Other Weapons
सर्व एकादशस्थास्तु ग्रहाः स्युः ग्रहपूजनात् अस्त्रशान्तिं प्रवक्ष्यामि सर्वोत्पातविनाशिनीं
sarva ekādaśasthāstu grahāḥ syuḥ grahapūjanāt astraśāntiṃ pravakṣyāmi sarvotpātavināśinīṃ
ಗ್ರಹಪೂಜೆಯಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಗ್ರಹಗಳು ಏಕಾದಶ ಸ್ಥಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶುಭವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಥಿರವಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಈಗ ನಾನು ಸಮಸ್ತ ಉತ್ಪಾತಗಳನ್ನು ನಾಶಮಾಡುವ ಅಸ್ತ್ರಶಾಂತಿ ವಿಧಿಯನ್ನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತೇನೆ.
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purāṇa’s standard framing)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Graha-pujana and astra-śānti as a remedial program to stabilize planetary afflictions and avert weapon-related calamities/omens before travel, battle, or royal undertakings.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Graha-pūjana leading to Astra-śānti (Sarvotpāta-vināśinī)","lookup_keywords":["graha-pūjana","astra-śānti","utpāta-nivāraṇa","śānti-kalpa","ekādaśa-sthāna"],"quick_summary":"The text links planetary worship with the harmonization of grahas and introduces a dedicated weapon-pacification rite said to destroy all ominous portents."}
Weapon Type: Astra (divine/missile weapons; weapon-systems in general)
Concept: Ritual alignment (śānti) as a means to transform adverse fate-signs (utpāta) into auspicious outcomes through graha-devatā propitiation.
Application: Undertake graha worship and then astra-śānti when omens, fear of conflict, or weapon-related mishaps are anticipated.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha & Shanti-kalpa (Grahopaasana, Utpata-nivaraṇa, Astra-shanti)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual hall with a consecrated fire; a priest performs graha-pūjā with nine planetary emblems and then begins an astra-śānti rite, with weapons symbolically placed near the altar to be purified from ominous influences.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, yajña-śālā with homa-kuṇḍa, navagraha symbols in a semicircle, priest in white performing ārati and offerings, weapons (bow, sword, spear) placed respectfully, auspicious motifs, traditional ornamentation.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, rich gold leaf, central homa fire with ornate arch, navagraha medallions around, priest and patron in devotional posture, stylized weapons near the altar, heavy jewelry and textile detail, luminous sacred atmosphere.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, fine linework, instructional clarity: labeled navagraha icons, homa-kuṇḍa geometry, priest performing sequential steps of graha-pūjā and astra-śānti, calm palette with delicate shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed courtly ritual scene: royal patron with attendants, Brahmin priest at fire altar, navagraha charts on a cloth, weapons arranged for consecration, architectural pavilion, meticulous patterns and naturalistic faces."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: sarva ekādaśasthāstu → sarve ekādaśa-sthāḥ tu; grahapūjanāt unchanged; sarvotpātavināśinīṃ → sarva-utpāta-vināśinīm.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 320 (Grahopaāsanā, Utpāta-śānti, Astra-śānti context)
FAQs
It introduces graha-pūjā as a means to secure favorable planetary placements and announces the procedure of astra-śānti—a specialized śānti rite intended to neutralize weapon-related dangers and inauspicious influences.
It links Jyotiṣa (planetary configuration and remedial worship) with śānti-kalpa (ritual pacifications), showing how the text integrates astrology, omenology (utpāta), and applied ritual technology for protection and risk-management.
Performing graha-pūjā and śānti rites is presented as a purificatory and protective act that mitigates adverse karmic manifestations expressed as portents and misfortune, restoring auspiciousness and safety.