Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 8
Śrīrāmāvatāravarṇanam (Description of Śrī Rāma’s Incarnation) — Ayodhyā Abhiṣeka, Vanavāsa, Daśaratha’s Death, Bharata’s Regency
पादौ गृहीत्वा रामेण कर्षिता सापराधतः तेन वैरेण सा राम- वनवासञ्च काङ्क्षति
pādau gṛhītvā rāmeṇa karṣitā sāparādhataḥ tena vaireṇa sā rāma- vanavāsañca kāṅkṣati
രാമന്റെ പാദങ്ങൾ പിടിച്ച കുറ്റക്കാരിയായ അവൾ രാമനാൽ വലിച്ചിഴക്കപ്പെട്ടു; ആ വൈരത്തിന്റെ ഫലമായി അവൾ രാമന്റെ വനവാസവും ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു.
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic/Itihāsa material in the Agni Purana’s discourse framework)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Warns about resentment born from humiliation and coercion; illustrates how personal enmity can distort judgment and lead to adharma (wishing exile for the righteous).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Manthara’s grievance leading to desire for Rama’s exile","lookup_keywords":["pada-grahana","vairya","vanavasa","aparadha","Manthara"],"quick_summary":"A prior offense and humiliation harden into enmity; the verse explains the psychological seed of Manthara’s hostility culminating in the wish for Rama’s forest exile."}
Alamkara Type: Hetu (causal narration)
Concept: Aparadha and avamana (insult) can generate durable vairya; unchecked anger becomes adharma-producing intention.
Application: Avoid humiliating dependents; resolve conflicts early; cultivate forgiveness to prevent long-term vendettas that harm innocents.
Khanda Section: Rama-katha (Itihasa narrative within Agni Purana’s encyclopedic compilation)
Primary Rasa: Raudra
Secondary Rasa: Karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A flashback-like moment: Manthara clutches Rama’s feet and is dragged away; her face shows anger, foreshadowing her desire for his exile.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, dynamic diagonal composition: Rama pulling away while Manthara clings to his feet; expressive eyes, strong outlines, restrained background to emphasize emotion.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, dramatic central figures with gold accents; Rama in royal attire, Manthara at his feet; stylized depiction of conflict with ornate borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear narrative action with controlled movement; emphasis on gesture (pada-grahana) and facial expression indicating brewing enmity; soft palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, court corridor scene; Manthara grasping Rama’s feet, attendants reacting; detailed textiles and architecture; subtle portrayal of anger and shame."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"intense","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सापराधतः = स-अपराधतः (अव्ययीभाव); वनवासञ्च = वनवासम् + च; ‘राम-’ इति पदच्छेदसूचक-चिह्नः, समासः राम-वनवासम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Rama-katha: 6.7 (Manthara’s role), 6.9 (instigation of Kaikeyi)
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse functions as narrative-ethical instruction, showing how hostility (vaira) can drive harmful intentions such as desiring Rama’s forest exile.
Alongside rituals, polity, medicine, and arts, the Agni Purana also preserves Itihāsa-style moral narratives (Rama-kathā) to teach dharma through exemplary episodes and character motivations.
It highlights that wrongdoing and resentment generate vaira (enmity), which in turn motivates adharmic wishes; such mental actions are karmically binding and opposed to dharmic conduct.