Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 11
Adhyaya 236 — श्रीस्तोत्रम् (Śrī-stotra) / Hymn to Śrī (Lakṣmī) for Royal Stability and Victory
मानं कोषं तथा कोष्ठं मा गृहं मा परिच्छदं मा शरीरं कलत्रञ्च त्यजेथाः सर्वपावनि
mānaṃ koṣaṃ tathā koṣṭhaṃ mā gṛhaṃ mā paricchadaṃ mā śarīraṃ kalatrañca tyajethāḥ sarvapāvani
ಓ ಸರ್ವಪಾವನಿ, ಮಾನ, ಧನಕೋಶ, ಧಾನ್ಯಕೋಶ್ಠ, ಮನೆ, ಪರಿಗ್ರಹ/ಸಾಮಾನು, ದೇಹ ಮತ್ತು ಪತ್ನಿಯನ್ನೂ—ಯಾವುದನ್ನೂ ತ್ಯಜಿಸಬೇಡ.
Lord Agni (in dialogue, traditionally narrating to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Ethical instruction on sustaining social and household responsibilities; discourages premature abandonment of worldly supports under the guise of renunciation.","sutra_style":true}
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Alamkara Type: Anaphora (repetition of ‘mā’)
Concept: Responsible detachment: dharma is not served by abandoning legitimate supports and duties; steadiness (dhṛti) is purifying.
Application: Guidance for practitioners balancing devotion with household life; discourages neglect of dependents and self.
Khanda Section: Moksha-dharma / Vairagya-upadesha (Renunciation and detachment teachings)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher or the Goddess addresses a householder, gesturing toward symbols of honor, treasury, granary, home, clothing, and family—emphasizing preservation of duties and supports.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, didactic scene with a divine/saintly instructor pointing to a household courtyard: granary bins, treasury chest, garments, and a couple standing respectfully; warm earthy palette and bold outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, seated divine figure giving instruction to a gṛhastha couple, gold-highlighted household symbols (kośa chest, koṣṭha granary, parasol of honor), ornate borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional composition with labeled-like clarity: home, storehouse, possessions, and family arranged around the central speaker; delicate shading and clean contours.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, interior of a noble house with storerooms and textiles; a spiritual advisor counsels the householder, fine architectural detail and subdued colors."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कलत्रञ्च = कलत्रम् + च. The sequence 'मा ... त्यजेथाः' is a prohibitive construction (mā + imperative).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 236 (mokṣa-dharma/vairāgya-upadeśa context)
FAQs
It gives a dharmic guideline on what should not be rashly renounced—social standing, resources, household infrastructure, and family ties—implying disciplined restraint rather than impulsive abandonment.
Alongside rituals and cosmology, the Agni Purana also preserves practical ethical counsel for household life and spiritual discipline, showing its wide coverage of social-dharma and moksha-oriented instruction.
It frames renunciation as an inner detachment guided by dharma—avoiding harmful or irresponsible abandonment—thereby supporting purity of intention and reducing karmic harm to dependents.