Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 5
Chapter 31 — मार्जनविधानं
The Procedure of Mārjana / Purificatory Sprinkling
मन्त्रजं फलमश्नुते इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः सुखं ब्रह्माप्नुयान्नरः इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः त्रिविक्रमाय रामाय वैकुण्ठाय नराय च नमस्कृत्य प्रवक्ष्यामि यत्तत् सिध्यतु मे वचः
mantrajaṃ phalamaśnute iti kha, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ sukhaṃ brahmāpnuyānnaraḥ iti kha, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ trivikramāya rāmāya vaikuṇṭhāya narāya ca namaskṛtya pravakṣyāmi yattat sidhyatu me vacaḥ
“മന്ത്രജന്യ ഫലം അനുഭവിക്കുന്നു”—ഇത് ‘ഖ’ ചിഹ്നിത പാണ്ഡുലിപി-പാഠം. “മനുഷ്യൻ സുഖവും ബ്രഹ്മവും പ്രാപിക്കട്ടെ”—ഇതും ‘ഖ’ പാഠം. ത്രിവിക്രമൻ, രാമൻ, വൈകുണ്ഠൻ, നരൻ എന്നിവർക്കു നമസ്കരിച്ചു ഞാൻ ഇപ്പോൾ പ്രസ്താവിക്കുന്നു—ആ ഉപദേശം സിദ്ധിക്കട്ടെ; എന്റെ വാക്കുകൾ ഫലിക്കട്ടെ।
Lord Agni (narrating the Agni Purana’s instruction; mangala invocation within the discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Mangala-acharana before teaching/ritual: invoke Vishnu-forms to remove obstacles and ensure siddhi of recitation, study, and mantra-prayoga.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Mangala-acharana to Trivikrama–Rama–Vaikuntha–Nara for mantra-siddhi","lookup_keywords":["mangala-acharana","trivikrama","vaikuntha","nara","mantra-phala"],"quick_summary":"The speaker begins with obeisance to Vishnu-forms to secure success (siddhi) of the exposition and to affirm mantra-born fruit leading to sukha and brahma-prapti."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprasa (name-string invocation)
Concept: Mantra-phala and siddhi depend on proper invocation, humility, and alignment with dharma; ultimate fruit is sukha and brahman-realization.
Application: Begin study/ritual with pranama and sankalpa for obstacle-removal; treat teaching as a sacred act requiring purity of speech.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidhi and Phala-shruti (Invocation / Mangala-acharana)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Type: Loka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A rishi-author seated with palm-leaf manuscript, hands in namaskara, invoking Trivikrama, Rama, Vaikuntha-Narayana, and Nara before beginning instruction; a subtle aura of siddhi around the text.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, rishi in saffron seated on a wooden asana, palm-leaf manuscript, behind him Vishnu as Trivikrama with one foot raised, Rama with bow, Vaikuntha-Narayana four-armed, Nara as serene ascetic; rich ochres, greens, bold outlines, sacred lamp glow","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central rishi offering namaskara to a golden Vaikuntha-Narayana with embossed gold halo, flanked by Trivikrama and Rama; ornate arch, jewel tones, heavy gold work, devotional composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean linework and soft shading, instructional opening scene: author-sage with manuscript, small icon-panels of Trivikrama/Rama/Vaikuntha/Nara above; delicate borders, muted palette, emphasis on text and gesture","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholar-sage in a study with manuscript and inkpot, invoking four divine forms appearing in cloud medallions; fine detailing, architectural interior, subdued gold, precise faces and textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: फलमश्नुते = फलम् + अश्नुते; ब्रह्माप्नुयात् = ब्रह्म + आप्नुयात्; यत्तत् = यत् + तत् (सन्धि-लोप/संयोग). पाठचिह्न ‘इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः’ को संपादकीय-टिप्पणी रूपेण ग्रहणम्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana mantra-vidhi sections on nyasa/kavacha and phala-shruti framing (general); Agni Purana stotra/nama-kathana passages (general)
FAQs
It gives the ritual framing for mantra-prayoga: mantra yields a specific fruit (phala), and an opening Vaishnava salutation (namaskāra) is performed so the exposition/recitation succeeds.
It models the Purana’s method of instruction—linking practical technique (mantra efficacy and phala) with formal textual protocol (mangala invocation and variant readings), typical of the Agni Purana’s wide-ranging, manual-like coverage.
It states that mantra-practice produces merit and can culminate in bliss and Brahman-attainment, while the salutation functions as a sanctifying act ensuring success (siddhi) of the teaching and the speaker’s words.