Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 40
Chapter 24 — कुण्डनिर्माणादिविधिः
Procedure for Constructing the Fire-pit and Related Rites
आज्यभागौ ततो हुत्वा चक्षुषी दक्षिणोत्तरे मध्येथ जुहुयात्सर्वमन्त्रानर्चाक्रमेण तु
ājyabhāgau tato hutvā cakṣuṣī dakṣiṇottare madhyetha juhuyātsarvamantrānarcākrameṇa tu
അതിനുശേഷം നെയ്യിന്റെ രണ്ട് ആജ്യഭാഗങ്ങൾ ഹോമം ചെയ്ത്, മദ്ധ്യത്തിൽ ദക്ഷിണ-ഉത്തരമായി ‘ചക്ഷുഷീ’ എന്ന രണ്ട് ആഹുതികൾ അർപ്പിക്കണം. പിന്നെ അർച്ചാക്രമപ്രകാരം എല്ലാ മന്ത്രങ്ങൾക്കും ആഹുതി നൽകണം.
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","practical_application":"Exact homa order: offer two ājya-bhāgas, then the paired Cakṣuṣī oblations (right/left) centrally, then complete remaining mantra oblations following arcā-krama.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Ājya-bhāga and Cakṣuṣī Oblations in Arcā-krama","lookup_keywords":["ājya-bhāga","cakṣuṣī","dakṣiṇa-uttara","madhya","arcā-krama"],"quick_summary":"After the two ghee-portions, offer the two Cakṣuṣī oblations (right and left) in the middle, then proceed with all mantra oblations in the established worship order."}
Concept: Ritual efficacy depends on precise sequencing and spatial placement (right/left/center) aligned to mantra order.
Application: Use a fixed checklist for homa: ājya-bhāga → cakṣuṣī pair → remaining mantras, avoiding omissions and reversals.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Arcana & Homa-krama / Deity-worship and fire-offering procedure)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the fire-altar, the priest offers two ghee portions, then makes two symmetrical oblations to the 'Cakṣuṣī' on right and left, placing them centrally before continuing mantra offerings.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: symmetrical composition—two ladle motions right/left into central flame, ritual vessels aligned, strong outlines, warm reds and ochres, sacred symmetry emphasized.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: priest before blazing homa fire, two highlighted ghee offerings with gold accents, central placement emphasized by ornate arch and haloed flame, rich ornamentation.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: instructional depiction with clear right/left markers, priest performing paired oblations, neat altar layout, soft shading and precise detailing of implements.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: refined scene of yajña with balanced right-left gestures, detailed utensils, patterned floor indicating central point, delicate flame rendering."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: juhuyātsarvamantrānarcākrameṇa = juhuyāt + sarva-mantrān + arcā-krameṇa; dakṣiṇottare = dakṣiṇa-uttare (dvandva).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 24 (ājya offerings; mantra-homa order; arcā-krama)
FAQs
It gives the homa-krama: first the two ājya-bhāga ghee-offerings, then the paired ‘cakṣuṣī’ oblations (right and left) placed in the central sequence, and finally the offering of all remaining mantras in the exact arcā-krama.
By preserving precise liturgical micro-procedures—named offering-units (ājya-bhāga), paired ritual acts (cakṣuṣī), and strict sequencing (arcā-krama)—it functions as a practical manual alongside the Purana’s broader coverage of dharma, polity, arts, and sciences.
Performing oblations in the correct order is held to ensure mantra-siddhi and ritual purity, aligning the worshipper’s act with śāstric injunctions so the sacrifice becomes efficacious and merit-bearing rather than defective.