Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 28
Chapter 150 — Manvantarāṇi (The Manvantaras) and the Purāṇic Map of Vedic Transmission
काण्वा वाजसनेयाद्या याज्ञवल्क्यादिभिः स्मृताः सामवेदतरोः शाखा व्यासशिष्यः सजैमिनिः
kāṇvā vājasaneyādyā yājñavalkyādibhiḥ smṛtāḥ sāmavedataroḥ śākhā vyāsaśiṣyaḥ sajaiminiḥ
കാണ്വ, വാജസനേയി മുതലായ ശാഖകൾ യാജ്ഞവൽക്യാദികളാൽ സ്മരിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. സാമവേദവൃക്ഷത്തിന്റെ ശാഖയായി വ്യാസശിഷ്യൻ ജൈമിനി അറിയപ്പെടുന്നു।
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s instructional frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vyakarana","secondary_vidya":"Jyotisha","practical_application":"Identifying śākhā affiliation (Kāṇva, Vājasaneyin) for correct mantra-pāṭha, accenting, and ritual calendrical observances tied to specific śrauta traditions.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Śukla-Yajurveda Schools (Kāṇva, Vājasaneyin) and Sāmaveda Lineage (Jaimini)","lookup_keywords":["Kāṇva","Vājasaneyin","Yājñavalkya","Sāmaveda","Jaimini"],"quick_summary":"Notes prominent Śukla-Yajurveda schools associated with Yājñavalkya and situates Jaimini as the key transmitter for Sāmaveda recensional tradition."}
Concept: Vedic knowledge is indexed by named schools and teachers; authority is preserved through remembered lineages (smṛti of paramparā).
Application: When studying or performing rites, select the appropriate śākhā-based prayoga and melodic/intonational tradition (especially for Sāmaveda gāna).
Khanda Section: Veda-Shakha-Parichaya (Vedic Recensions and Lineages)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teaching lineage tableau: Yājñavalkya associated with Kāṇva and Vājasaneyin manuscripts; Jaimini holding a Sāmaveda gāna text, with students chanting in melodic posture.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, iconic sages Yājñavalkya and Jaimini side-by-side, each with distinct manuscript bundles labeled Kāṇva/Vājasaneyin and Sāma, students in chanting pose, stylized sound-waves around Jaimini.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold halos for Yājñavalkya and Jaimini, ornate manuscript covers, a small Veda-tree motif behind them, rich jewel tones, temple arch frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic composition: two panels—Śukla-Yajurveda schools on one side, Sāmaveda gāna on the other; fine lines, calm classroom setting, palm-leaf labels.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholarly assembly with Yājñavalkya presenting two manuscripts to pupils, Jaimini leading a melodic recitation, detailed carpets and pavilion, subtle musical notation motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वाजसनेयाद्या → वाजसनेय + आद्याः; याज्ञवल्क्यादिभिः → याज्ञवल्क्य + आदिभिः; सजैमिनिः → स + जैमिनिः. (पाठे ‘शाखा’ इति एकवचन दृश्यते, परन्तु वाक्य-सामञ्जस्यात् ‘शाखाः’ बहुवचनं ग्राह्यम्)
Related Themes: Agni Purana 150.27; Agni Purana 150.29
FAQs
It identifies authoritative Vedic śākhās (recensions) and their transmitter-sages, which is essential for correct Veda-recitation lineages and the legitimacy of ritual application tied to specific schools.
By cataloging Vedic branches and teacher lineages (Yājñavalkya, Vyāsa, Jaimini), it functions like a reference index—typical of the Agni Purāṇa’s wide-ranging, knowledge-compendium style.
Honoring authentic guru–śākhā transmission supports śruti-based practice; fidelity to recognized lineages is traditionally held to preserve ritual purity (śuddhi) and ensure the intended spiritual merit (puṇya) of Vedic acts.