Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 5
Śrīrāmāvatāravarṇanam (Description of Śrī Rāma’s Incarnation) — Ayodhyā Abhiṣeka, Vanavāsa, Daśaratha’s Death, Bharata’s Regency
पित्रादिवचनं श्रुत्वा तथेत्युक्त्वा स राघवः स्थितो देवार्चनं कृत्वा कौशल्यायै निवेद्य तत्
pitrādivacanaṃ śrutvā tathetyuktvā sa rāghavaḥ sthito devārcanaṃ kṛtvā kauśalyāyai nivedya tat
पित्यादि जनांचे वचन ऐकून राघवाने “तथास्तु” असे म्हणत धैर्याने स्थित राहिला। देवपूजन करून मग तो वृत्तांत कौशल्येला निवेदिला।
Agni (narrating puranic-itihasa material in the Agni Purana’s discourse frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Model of filial obedience and dharmic conduct under command of elders; shows ritual propriety (deva-arcana) before communicating difficult news within family.","sutra_style":false}
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Alamkara Type: Anuprasa
Concept: Svadharma as obedience to elders and maintaining inner equanimity while acting rightly.
Application: When receiving authoritative instruction, respond without agitation, perform one’s daily worship, and communicate decisions respectfully to affected family members.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Narrative (Rama-katha) within Agni Purana
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Karuna
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rama stands composed after hearing elders, performs a brief deva-arcana, then approaches Kausalya to report the matter with folded hands.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, Rama with serene face in royal attire, small shrine with lamps and flowers, Kausalya seated in palace interior, rich reds and ochres, stylized eyes, ritual vessels and garlands.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Rama with halo and ornate jewelry performing deva-arcana before a small altar, gold-leaf highlights on lamps and ornaments, Kausalya in regal sari receiving the message, symmetrical palace setting.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, narrative panel: Rama worshipping at a compact altar (kalasha, incense, flowers), then turning toward Kausalya; delicate linework, muted palette, instructional clarity of ritual items.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, palace chamber with detailed textiles; Rama near a small altar with lamps, attendants in background; Kausalya seated on a low throne; fine architectural detailing and naturalistic faces."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पित्रादिवचनं = पित्रादि-वचनम्; तथेत्युक्त्वा = तथा + इति + उक्त्वा; देवार्चनं = देव-अर्चनम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Rama-katha sequence: 6.6-6.9 (abhisheka preparations and Kaikeyi episode)
FAQs
It highlights practical dharmic conduct: assent to elders’ instruction, maintaining mental steadiness, and performing deva-archana (formal worship) as part of disciplined daily observance.
Alongside its many technical sections (ritual, polity, medicine, arts), the Agni Purana also preserves Itihasa narratives like Rama-katha to model ideal ethics—linking ritual practice (worship) with exemplary conduct (obedience and composure).
Agreeing to righteous counsel, remaining steady, and worshipping the gods are presented as dharma-supporting actions that purify intention and generate merit, reinforcing filial piety and devotional discipline.