Agni Purana — Kosha, Shloka 6
Chapter 366 — सामान्यनामलिङ्गानि
Common Noun-Forms and Their Grammatical Genders
लोलुपो गर्धलो गृध्रुर्विनीतप्रश्रितौ तथा धृष्टे धृष्णुर्वियातश् च निभृतः प्रतिभान्विते
lolupo gardhalo gṛdhrurvinītapraśritau tathā dhṛṣṭe dhṛṣṇurviyātaś ca nibhṛtaḥ pratibhānvite
‘ലോഭി’യെ സൂചിപ്പിക്കാൻ ‘ലോലുപ’, ‘ഗർധല’, ‘ഗൃധ്രു’ എന്ന പദങ്ങൾ. അതുപോലെ വിനയവും ശിഷ്ടാചാരവും ഉള്ളവൻ ‘വിനീത’, ‘പ്രശ്രിത’. ‘ധൃഷ്ട’, ‘ധൃഷ്ണു’ ധൈര്യവാൻ/നിർഭയൻ; ‘വിയാത’ പോയവൻ; ‘നിഭൃത’ സംയമിത-ശാന്തൻ; ‘പ്രതിഭാന്വിത’ ദീപ്തബുദ്ധിയുള്ളവൻ.
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vyakarana","secondary_vidya":"Alamkara","practical_application":"Synonym mastery for nuanced description in poetry, prose, and ethical discourse: greed, humility, boldness, departure, quiet reserve, and brilliance.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Nighaṇṭu: Synonyms for Greed, Humility, Boldness, Quietude, and Brilliance","lookup_keywords":["lolupa","vinīta","dhṛṣṭa","nibhṛta","pratibhānvita"],"quick_summary":"Provides paryāyas for common character descriptors, supporting accurate diction and refined characterization."}
Alamkara Type: Paryāya (synonymy)
Concept: Cultivation of discernment (viveka) through linguistic precision: naming inner states supports self-correction (e.g., lolupa vs vinīta).
Application: Use as a self-reflection vocabulary and as a stylistic resource for writers and teachers.
Khanda Section: Sahitya-shastra (Lexicography / Nighantu: Synonyms and epithets)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar’s lexicon page illustrated with personifications: Greed as a grasping figure; Humility as a bowed figure; Boldness as a forward-stepping figure; Quiet reserve as a seated silent figure; Brilliance as a radiant-headed figure.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural personifications with symbolic gestures, each trait as a stylized figure with clear mudrās, Sanskrit labels in decorative bands, temple-lamp ambience.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore icon-like personifications with gold halos for pratibhānvita, ornate borders, embossed gold captions for each synonym set.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting didactic chart: five figures in a row with captions, delicate shading, emphasis on clarity and pedagogy.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature allegorical scene in a garden pavilion, scholars discussing, with marginal vignettes depicting each trait, fine detailing and calligraphy panels."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गृध्रुर्विनीतप्रश्रितौ → गृध्रुः विनीत-प्रश्रितौ; वियातश् च → वियातः च (visarga sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana: continuing kośa material around 366.4–366.7; Sahitya-shastra discussions on śabda-sampat
FAQs
This verse imparts Sahitya-shastra (lexicographical) knowledge: standardized Sanskrit synonyms and epithets used for precise expression in poetry, prose, and learned discourse.
By cataloging synonyms for key qualities (greed, humility, boldness, departure, restraint, brilliance), it functions like a compact thesaurus (nighantu), showing the Purana’s coverage of language-science alongside ritual, law, and other disciplines.
Though primarily linguistic, it supports dharmic speech (satya and śiṣṭācāra): choosing accurate words helps cultivate discernment, avoid harsh or misleading speech, and uphold refined conduct aligned with virtue.