Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 67
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
आदित्येत्यृक् च सम्राजं जप्त्वा वादे जयी भवेत् महीति च चतुष्केण मुच्यते महतो भयात्
ādityetyṛk ca samrājaṃ japtvā vāde jayī bhavet mahīti ca catuṣkeṇa mucyate mahato bhayāt
“ಆದಿತ್ಯ …” ಎಂದು ಆರಂಭವಾಗುವ ಋಕ್ ಮತ್ತು “ಸಮ್ರಾಜ್” ಮಂತ್ರವನ್ನು ಜಪಿಸಿದರೆ ವಾದದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಯಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. “ಮಹೀ …” ಅನ್ನು ನಾಲ್ಕು ಬಾರಿ ಪಠಿಸಿದರೆ ಮಹಾಭಯದಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತನಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ.
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s mantra-prayoga section)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Alamkara","practical_application":"Japa of specified ṛks for practical outcomes: victory in debate (vāda-jaya) and removal of great fear through fourfold recitation.","sutra_style":true}
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Alamkara Type: Anuprāsa (mantraic phonetic force implied)
Concept: Speech and courage are cultivable powers; mantra-japa is presented as a means to stabilize mind, sharpen vāk, and overcome bhaya.
Application: Before debate or intimidating situations, perform focused japa: ‘Āditya…’ with ‘Samrāj’; for acute fear, recite ‘Mahī…’ four times with steady breath.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Protective hymns and japa for victory and fear-removal)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar-devotee performs japa before entering a debate hall; in another vignette, the same person recites ‘Mahī…’ four times as a protective aura dispels looming fear.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: debate hall with seated paṇḍitas, central figure with japa-mālā and radiant solar halo; second panel shows dark fear-forms dissolving under a luminous mantra-circle; bold outlines, warm palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central scholar with gold halo, palm-leaf manuscript and mālā; ornate throne-like seat for ‘Samrāj’ motif; gold foil mantra-aura; fear-dispelling vignette with protective mandala.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: didactic composition—left: japa posture and count; right: sabhā debate scene; bottom: ‘Mahī’ catuṣka shown as four beads highlighted; delicate lines and soft colors.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtly munāẓara-like debate assembly, the protagonist quietly counting beads; a subtle luminous wash around him indicating mantra power; fine textiles and architectural detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: आदित्येत्यृक् = आदित्य + इति + ऋक्; भवेत् महीति = भवेत् + मही + इति.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Mantra-vidyā sections on japa-phala and rakṣā; Agni Purana: Sūrya-mantra and ādhidaivika remedies
FAQs
It teaches specific mantra-prayoga: japa of the “Āditya…” ṛk with the “Samrāj” mantra for victory in debate, and a fourfold recitation of the “Mahī…” mantra for protection from great fear.
Alongside theology and cosmology, the Agni Purana catalogs practical, outcome-oriented applications of Vedic material—here, using named ṛks/mantras as prescriptive tools for social success (vāda-jaya) and crisis-protection (bhaya-nivṛtti).
The verse frames disciplined japa as a means of invoking protective and empowering sacred speech (mantra-śakti), yielding both worldly benefit (victory) and purification/relief from fear through reliance on Vedic recitation.