Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 5
Mantra-śakti, Dūta-Carā (Envoys & Spies), Vyasana (Calamities), and the Sapta-Upāya of Nīti
मनःप्रसादः श्रद्धा च तथा करणपाटवं सहायोत्थानसम्पच्च कर्मणां सिद्धिलक्षणं
manaḥprasādaḥ śraddhā ca tathā karaṇapāṭavaṃ sahāyotthānasampacca karmaṇāṃ siddhilakṣaṇaṃ
മനസ്സിന്റെ പ്രസാദം, ദൃഢമായ ശ്രദ്ധ, നിർവഹണോപകരണങ്ങളിലെ പാടവം, കൂടാതെ സഹായക മിത്രങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നുയരുന്ന സമൃദ്ധി—ഇവയാണ് കര്മ്മസിദ്ധിയുടെ ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ.
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Arthashastra","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Cultivate the four success-factors for any enterprise: mental composure, faith/commitment, operational skill, and supportive networks/resources.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Lakshana of Success in Undertakings","lookup_keywords":["manah-prasada (serenity)","shraddha (faith)","karana-patava (skill)","sahaya (support)","siddhi-lakshana (marks of success)"],"quick_summary":"Success is marked by inner steadiness, committed confidence, competent execution, and support-generated prosperity. These are actionable diagnostics for leadership and project work."}
Concept: Siddhi arises from alignment of inner state (prasada, shraddha) and outer means (skill, support).
Application: Assess failures by checking which factor is missing: composure, commitment, competence, or support.
Khanda Section: Niti-shastra / Rajadharma (Qualities for success and accomplishment)
Primary Rasa: Veera
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A leader prepares for an undertaking: calm face (serenity), hands in resolve (faith), tools and plans (skill), and allies gathered with resources (support).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: four-part composition around a central leader—lotus-heart calmness, lamp of shraddha, artisan tools/ledger for skill, and a ring of allies offering gifts; bold lines, earthy tones.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central figure with gold halo; four gold panels showing serenity, shraddha, skilled instruments, and allies bringing prosperity; ornate borders and gold embossing.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: didactic quadrants with fine linework; each quadrant shows one success-mark with subtle labels; soft palette, manuscript-like clarity.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: preparation scene with detailed objects—compass, scrolls, tools, treasury; allies in attendance; expressive calm visage of the leader, refined court setting."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मनःप्रसादः → मनः + प्रसादः; करणपाटवं → करण + पाटवम्; सहायोत्थानसम्पच्च → सहाय + उत्थान + सम्पत् + च (सम्पत् before च becomes सम्पच्च); सिद्धिलक्षणं → सिद्धि + लक्षणम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Niti/Rajadharma discussions on qualities of king and ministers (contextual)
FAQs
It teaches a practical niti-vidya framework for accomplishing any task: mental clarity, sincere commitment, operational competence, and support systems (allies/resources) as measurable indicators of success.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana preserves applied knowledge for worldly life—here, governance-oriented niti (strategy, execution, and resource management) presented as a concise success-metric for human endeavors.
By emphasizing pure intention (serene mind and śraddhā) and disciplined execution, the verse aligns action with dharma, reducing inner agitation and supporting karmically “clean” outcomes through right means and right association.