Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 13
Rudra-śānti (रुद्रशान्ति)
आदौ सिद्धः स्थितो मन्त्रे तदन्ते तद्वदेव हि मध्ये रिपुसहस्राणि न दोषाय भवन्ति हि
ādau siddhaḥ sthito mantre tadante tadvadeva hi madhye ripusahasrāṇi na doṣāya bhavanti hi
Apabila unsur “siddha” yang telah sempurna diletakkan pada permulaan mantra, dan demikian juga apabila diletakkan pada penghujungnya, maka walaupun terdapat ribuan kuasa yang memusuhi di bahagian tengah, ia sama sekali tidak menjadi kecacatan (doṣa).
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Mantra-doṣa-nivāraṇa by positional placement: placing ‘siddha’ at the beginning or end neutralizes intervening hostile/inauspicious elements, protecting the mantra from defects.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Siddha at Ādi/Anta as Doṣa-Protector in Mantra","lookup_keywords":["ādi-siddha","anta-siddha","ripu-sahasra","doṣa-nivāraṇa","mantra-śuddhi"],"quick_summary":"If the perfected marker is fixed at the mantra’s start or end, then even many ‘enemy’ syllables/forces in the middle are declared non-defective; the boundary placement functions as a protective seal."}
Concept: Mantra-śuddhi through nyāsa-like boundary conditions: the ‘frame’ (ādi/anta) governs the integrity of the whole.
Application: When concerned about mantra-doṣa or mixed syllables, ensure siddha-markers at the opening/closing and perform japa with protective visualization of a luminous enclosure.
Khanda Section: Mantra-shastra (Mantra-siddhi and japa-doṣa-nivāraṇa)
Primary Rasa: vīra
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A mantra shown as a glowing corridor: ‘SIDDHA’ at the entrance and exit like two guardians, while dark ‘enemy’ symbols swirl harmlessly in the middle, unable to breach the luminous frame.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, two guardian-like siddha-syllables at left and right margins, central band with subdued hostile glyphs, strong outlines, sacred geometry feel, temple-wall palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-embossed ‘SIDDHA’ at both ends of a scroll, central area with muted dark motifs representing ripu, ornate protective aura, rich reds and greens.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional cross-section diagram of mantra structure: labeled ādi/ madhya/ anta, siddha placed at boundary, arrows showing neutralization of doṣa, fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature allegory: two sentries labeled ‘SIDDHA’ guarding a gate, a procession of ‘ripu’ figures in the middle rendered as tiny demons made harmless, elegant border illumination."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सिद्धः स्थितो = सिद्धः + स्थितः (ओ-आदेश); तद्वदेव = तद्वत् + एव.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 324.11-12 (siddha framing; ari-doṣa avoidance)
FAQs
It teaches a mantra-shastra rule: if the siddha (proven/efficacious) component is correctly positioned at the beginning or the end of a mantra, intervening obstacles or hostile influences in the middle are not counted as a mantra-doṣa.
Beyond mythic narration, it preserves practical ritual technology—classification of mantra defects and their neutralization—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage of applied disciplines like mantra-vidyā alongside other sciences.
It frames correct mantra-structure and placement as a safeguard that prevents spiritual impediments (doṣa/obstruction), supporting steadiness and efficacy in japa and ritual practice.