Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 32
Chapter 31 — मार्जनविधानं
The Procedure of Mārjana / Purificatory Sprinkling
वृद्धाश् च ये ग्रहाः केचिद्ये च बालग्रहाः क्वचित् नरसिंहस्य ते दृष्ट्या दग्धा ये चापि यौवने
vṛddhāś ca ye grahāḥ kecidye ca bālagrahāḥ kvacit narasiṃhasya te dṛṣṭyā dagdhā ye cāpi yauvane
‘വൃദ്ധ’ ഗ്രഹങ്ങളായാലും, ചിലപ്പോൾ ബാലഗ്രഹങ്ങളായാലും, യൗവനത്തിൽ പീഡിപ്പിക്കുന്നവയായാലും—അവയെല്ലാം നരസിംഹന്റെ ദൃഷ്ടിമാത്രത്തിൽ ദഗ്ധമാകട്ടെ.
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic protective doctrine to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Nṛsiṃha-centered protective theology: meditate on/recite Nṛsiṃha’s power (dṛṣṭi) to burn away graha-afflictions across life stages (childhood, youth, chronic).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Narasimha-dṛṣṭi as Graha-dāha (burning by the Lord’s glance)","lookup_keywords":["Narasimha dṛṣṭi","graha-dāha","bāla-graha","yauvana-graha","protective theology"],"quick_summary":"Frames Nṛsiṃha’s mere glance as an apotropaic force that incinerates grahas affecting children, youth, and long-standing conditions—supporting Nṛsiṃha-upāsanā for protection."}
Alamkara Type: Rupaka
Concept: Divine tejas as immediate remover of upadrava; bhakti/upāsanā as protective technology.
Application: Adopt Nṛsiṃha-smaraṇa/dhyāna as daily protective practice, especially during perceived afflictions.
Khanda Section: Avataras (Narasimha-Charita / Protective Theology against Graha-afflictions)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Narasimha’s blazing glance radiates outward, burning away shadowy grahas labeled as bāla-, yauvana-, and vṛddha-type afflictions.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Ugra Narasimha frontal, enormous luminous eyes emitting flame-rays, graha-spirits as dark forms disintegrating, bold outlines, red-ochre palette, sacred aura and dynamic symmetry.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Narasimha with gold halo and flame motifs, eyes inlaid with brilliance, grahas at corners scorched, heavy gold embossing, dramatic yet auspicious composition.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear didactic layout: Narasimha at center, three life-stage panels (child/youth/elder) with grahas dissolving under his gaze, fine brushwork and soft gradients.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, supernatural scene with controlled realism: Narasimha’s gaze as stylized light beams, figures of different ages protected, grahas as smoky silhouettes, intricate architectural backdrop."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kecidye = kecit + ye; grahāḥ kvacit (no sandhi change); ye cāpi = ye + ca + api.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 31 (Nṛsiṃha protective mantras immediately surrounding)
FAQs
It conveys apotropaic (protective) knowledge: remembrance or invocation of Narasiṃha is presented as a graha-śānti measure, destroying afflicting ‘seizer’ entities (including bālagrahas) across life-stages.
By integrating devotional theology (Narasimha) with practical concerns like graha-affliction (often treated like spirit-caused disease/possession), it shows the Purāṇa’s wide scope—linking mantra/stotra traditions with health-protection and household well-being.
The verse frames Narasiṃha’s divine power as an immediate purifier and remover of harmful influences, implying that turning to dharmic devotion and divine refuge neutralizes negative forces and restores spiritual and bodily safety.