Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 15
Śrīrāmāvatāra-kathana (Account of the Rāma Incarnation) — Kiṣkindhā Alliance and the Search for Sītā
रामवार्ताश्रवात् पक्षौ जातौ भूयो ऽथ जानकीम् पश्याम्यशोकवनिका- गतां लङ्कागतां किल
rāmavārtāśravāt pakṣau jātau bhūyo 'tha jānakīm paśyāmyaśokavanikā- gatāṃ laṅkāgatāṃ kila
Dengan mendengar khabar tentang Rāma, sayapku seakan-akan tumbuh kembali; kini aku pasti akan melihat Jānakī—demikian kata mereka—yang telah dibawa ke rimba Aśoka dan sampai ke Laṅkā.
Hanumān (as narrated within the Purāṇic retelling, typically framed by Agni’s discourse to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Motivational narrative: hope and renewed capacity upon hearing auspicious news; used in discourse on śraddhā and morale in collective missions.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Renewal of wings on hearing Rāma’s tidings; resolve to see Sītā in Aśoka-vana","lookup_keywords":["Rama-varta","paksha","Janaki","Ashoka-vanika","Lanka"],"quick_summary":"Hearing news of Rāma inspires renewed strength (‘wings grown again’) and a firm intention to reach Laṅkā and see Sītā in the Aśoka grove."}
Alamkara Type: Utpreksha
Concept: Śravaṇa of the righteous (Rāma-kathā) generates bala/utsāha and restores agency.
Application: In leadership and practice, communicate clear, dharmic purpose to revive morale and capacity in discouraged allies.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-katha (Ramayana narrative episode)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A winged being (Sampāti motif) hearing Rāma’s news from vānaras, shown with wings appearing renewed; in the distance, Laṅkā and a garden grove symbolizing Aśoka-vana.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, expressive faces of vānaras delivering news, the bird figure with rejuvenated wings highlighted, distant stylized Laṅkā citadel and lush Aśoka grove, bold outlines and traditional ornament","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-work accents on wing feathers to signify renewal, vānaras in devotional posture, distant Laṅkā rendered as a jeweled city, Aśoka trees with gilded leaves, auspicious composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, refined linework showing ‘regrown’ feathers, narrative clarity with vānaras gesturing toward Laṅkā, soft garden depiction for Aśoka-vana, calm yet determined mood","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly landscape with detailed trees and fort architecture, animated conversation scene, subtle symbolism of renewed wings, balanced composition with Laṅkā on horizon"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Khamaj","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रामवार्ताश्रवात् = रामवार्ता + श्रवात् (श्रवणात्-अर्थे); भूयो 'थ = भूयः + अथ; अशोकवनिका-गताम् = अशोकवनिका + गताम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ramayana section: lead-in to Laṅkā reconnaissance and Hanumān’s leap
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse conveys motivational force (utsāha) and renewed capability arising from hearing Rāma’s message, as Hanumān prepares to locate Sītā in the Aśoka grove.
It shows the Agni Purāṇa’s encyclopedic scope by incorporating Itihāsa narrative (Ramāyaṇa material) alongside its many instructional domains—preserving cultural memory, exemplars of dharma, and devotional ideals within the same compendium.
The verse highlights śravaṇa (hearing the Lord’s name and deeds) as spiritually energizing—devotional hearing renews strength and resolve, enabling dharmic action in service of Rāma.