Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 11
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
एकाकी एककामायेत्येकोर्कं विधिवच्चरेत् अक्रन्दयतिसूक्तेन प्रबध्नीयान्मणिं करे
ekākī ekakāmāyetyekorkaṃ vidhivaccaret akrandayatisūktena prabadhnīyānmaṇiṃ kare
ເປັນຜູ້ຢູ່ລຳພັງ ແລະ ປາດຖະນາເປົ້າໝາຍດຽວ, ຄວນບູຊາພຣະອາທິດ (ອາຣກະ) ຕາມພິທີຢ່າງຖືກຕ້ອງ. ຈາກນັ້ນ ໃຊ້ສຸກຕະທີ່ເລີ່ມດ້ວຍ «ອະກຣັນດະຍະຕິ…» ແລ້ວຜູກມະນີ (ເຄື່ອງຄຸ້ມຄອງ) ໃຫ້ແນ່ນຫນາໃນມື.
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Rakṣā-kalpa: solitary, focused worship of Sūrya (Arka) followed by binding a protective maṇi/amulet on the hand using a specified sūkta for protection and success.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Arka-pūjā and Maṇi-bandhana with the ‘Akrandayati’ Sūkta","lookup_keywords":["arka-pūjā","sūrya-upāsanā","rakṣā-kalpa","akrandayati-sūkta","maṇi-bandhana"],"quick_summary":"Perform rule-based Sun worship in solitude with single-pointed intent; then recite the ‘akrandayati…’ hymn and firmly tie the gem-amulet on the hand for protective efficacy."}
Concept: Mantra efficacy depends on niyama, ekāgratā, and correct vidhi; protective power is ‘installed’ through bandhana with mantra.
Application: Use disciplined solitude, single intention, and correct recitation when preparing protective amulets; avoid distraction and ritual laxity.
Khanda Section: Mantra-tantra and protective rites (Raksha-kalpa / Mantra-prayoga)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Veera
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solitary sādhaka performs Arka-pūjā facing the rising Sun, then ties a gem-amulet on the wrist while reciting the ‘akrandayati…’ sūkta.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style; lone worshipper before a stylized radiant Sūrya disc, brass lamp and lotus offerings, right hand binding a gem amulet with sacred thread, calm dawn background","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold; blazing Sūrya mandala with embossed rays, devotee tying maṇi on wrist, ornate altar with lotus, heavy gold highlights and devotional symmetry","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting; clear step-by-step ritual scene—arka-pūjā items, mantra recitation posture, close-up of wrist bandhana with gem, soft pastel palette and fine outlines","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature; sunrise terrace scene, worshipper in simple garments, attendant holding a small jewel box, delicate script-like depiction of mantra recitation, architectural balustrade and naturalistic sky"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एककामायेत्येकोर्कं → एककामाय इति एकः उर्कम्; अक्रन्दयतिसूक्तेन → अक्रन्दयति सूक्तेन; प्रबध्नीयान्मणिं → प्रबध्नीयात् मणिम्. ‘अक्रन्दयति’ here taken as the title-element of a sūkta.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (rakṣā-kalpa, mantra-prayoga, maṇi/yantra usage)
FAQs
It teaches a practical mantra-prayoga: perform rule-based Arka (Sun) worship and then empower and tie a protective gem on the hand using the specified “Akrandayati” sūkta.
Alongside theology and myth, the Agni Purana preserves applied ritual technology—specific worship sequences, named hymns, and talismanic procedures (rakṣā-vidhi)—showing its coverage of everyday religious practice.
One-pointed, solitary, rule-following worship of the Sun sanctifies the rite; the mantra-consecrated gem functions as a dharmic protective aid (rakṣā), intended to avert obstacles and stabilize auspiciousness.