Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 7
Rudra-śānti (रुद्रशान्ति)
सावित्री गोचरे चैवमेकैकस्तु चतुर्विधः सिद्धाद्यंशकमाख्यास्ये येन मन्त्रःसुसिद्धिदः
sāvitrī gocare caivamekaikastu caturvidhaḥ siddhādyaṃśakamākhyāsye yena mantraḥsusiddhidaḥ
ഇങ്ങനെ സാവിത്രി (ഗായത്രി)യുടെ ഗൊചര/പ്രയോഗപരിധിയിൽ ഓരോ അനുഷ്ഠാനവും നാലുവിധമാണ്. ‘സിദ്ധി’ മുതലായ ഘടകങ്ങൾ ഞാൻ വിശദീകരിക്കും; അതിനാൽ മന്ത്രം സമ്പൂർണ്ണസിദ്ധിദായകമാകും।
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Framework for organizing Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī japa-prayoga by gocara (sphere of application) and fourfold practice-types, leading to mantra-siddhi.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Sāvitrī-gocara: Fourfold practice and siddhy-aṅśa outline","lookup_keywords":["sāvitrī","gāyatrī","gocara","caturvidha","mantra-siddhi"],"quick_summary":"The verse announces a structured, fourfold classification of Sāvitrī practice by gocara and introduces a breakdown of ‘siddhi’ components. It functions as a roadmap for a procedural section aimed at reliable mantra-accomplishment."}
Concept: Mantra-sādhana requires classification (bheda) and correct application-sphere (gocara) to mature into siddhi.
Application: Before japa, determine the intended gocara (aim/context) and follow the prescribed fourfold regimen and its aṅgas rather than performing undifferentiated repetition.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Gayatri/Savitri-Mantra Siddhi and Japa-Prayoga)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sādhaka seated in japa posture before a small fire-lamp, with a teacher indicating four columns on a manuscript labeled as fourfold gocara-practice; the sun-disc of Savitṛ subtly appears above as the mantra’s deity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Savitṛ as radiant sun-disc above, sādhaka in meditation with japa-mālā, guru pointing to palm-leaf showing fourfold divisions, stylized lotus motifs, serene temple interior","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, central Savitṛ-sun halo with gold leaf, sādhaka below with mālā and manuscript, ornate frame, four small panels symbolizing the fourfold practice, rich devotional glow","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean instructional layout: guru and student, manuscript with four headings, subtle icon of sun for Sāvitrī, fine detailing of mālā and āsana, calm scholarly tone","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate study circle, illuminated manuscript with four-part table, sādhaka with rosary, sun motif in margin, detailed textiles and architecture, refined palette"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चैवम् = च एवम्। एकैकस् तु = एकैकः तु (विसर्ग-लोपः)। सिद्धाद्यंशकम् = सिद्ध-आद्य-अंशकम्। मन्त्रःसुसिद्धिदः = मन्त्रः सु-सिद्धि-दः (विसर्ग-सन्धिः)।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 324 (Sāvitrī-mantra prayoga and siddhi-ganana sequence)
FAQs
It introduces a technical framework for Sāvitrī (Gāyatrī) mantra-practice: its gocara (sphere of application) is treated as fourfold, and the text will next enumerate the ‘siddhi’-beginning components that make the mantra fully efficacious.
By classifying mantra practice into systematic categories (gocara and fourfold divisions) and promising a stepwise account of components leading to siddhi, it exemplifies the Agni Purana’s handbook-style coverage of applied ritual science alongside its many other disciplines.
It frames Sāvitrī-japa as a disciplined, correctly-applied sādhanā: when practiced with the stated components, the mantra becomes ‘su-siddhi-da’—capable of yielding reliable spiritual accomplishment and merit through proper method rather than mere recitation.