Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 22
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
कुङ्कुमं रक्तपद्मानि त्रिरक्तमुत्पलं धूपदीपादिभिः प्रार्च्य विष्णुं शान्तिर्भवेन्नृणां
kuṅkumaṃ raktapadmāni triraktamutpalaṃ dhūpadīpādibhiḥ prārcya viṣṇuṃ śāntirbhavennṛṇāṃ
കുങ്കുമം, രക്തപദ്മങ്ങൾ, ത്രിരക്ത ഉത്പലം, കൂടാതെ ധൂപ-ദീപാദികളാൽ വിഷ്ണുവിനെ ആരാധിച്ചാൽ മനുഷ്യർക്കു ശാന്തി ലഭിക്കുന്നു.
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vrata","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Ritual offering set for Viṣṇu-śānti: using specific red substances (kuṅkuma, red lotus, deep-red utpala) along with standard upacāras (dhūpa, dīpa) to obtain pacification.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Viṣṇu-śānti upacāra: Kuṅkuma–Rakta-padma–Tri-rakta-utpala with Dhūpa-Dīpa","lookup_keywords":["viṣṇu-śānti","kuṅkuma","rakta-padma","utpala","dhūpa-dīpa"],"quick_summary":"Worship Viṣṇu with saffron and red lotuses (including deep-red utpala) plus incense and lamps; the rite is stated to yield peace/pacification for people."}
Concept: Śānti-karma through īśvara-upāsanā: ordered offerings and upacāras conduce to inner and outer pacification.
Application: For household śānti rites, combine specific dravyas (kuṅkuma, red lotuses) with dhūpa-dīpa upacāra to structure a complete Viṣṇu worship sequence.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Vishnu-shanti and ritual offerings)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A Viṣṇu shrine glowing with lamps; incense smoke curls upward; offerings of saffron and vivid red lotuses are placed in front, suggesting a śānti rite.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, luminous oil lamps, stylized incense smoke, devotee offering kuṅkuma and red lotuses to Viṣṇu, deep reds contrasted with dark greens, temple interior motifs","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, heavy gold-leaf on lamp flames and arch, bright kuṅkuma bowl, thick red lotus garlands, Viṣṇu richly ornamented, symmetrical composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, detailed pūjā setup: dhūpa stand, dīpa, offering plates with kuṅkuma and red lotuses, calm priest performing śānti, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate shrine scene with incense and lamps, red lotus offerings in porcelain bowls, delicate architectural niche, soft chiaroscuro"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्रिरक्तमुत्पलम् = त्रिरक्तम् + उत्पलम्; शान्तिर्भवेत् = शान्तिः + भवेत्; भवेन्नृणाम् = भवेत् + नृणाम् (त् + न् → न्न्)।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (Viṣṇu-pūjā and śānti materials)
FAQs
It prescribes a Śānti-prayoga: worship of Viṣṇu using specific red, auspicious offerings (kuṅkuma, red lotuses/utpala) along with standard upacāras like incense and lamps to produce pacification (śānti).
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s manual-like coverage of applied religion—giving concrete, itemized worship materials and procedures (dravya + upacāra) rather than only theology, thereby functioning as a practical ritual compendium.
Offering auspicious red substances and performing reverent worship to Viṣṇu is presented as a means of śānti—pacifying disturbances and generating well-being and harmony for people.