Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 24
Abhiṣeka-mantrāḥ
Consecration Mantras
भवनो भावनः पान्तु स्वजन्यः स्वजनस् तथा क्रतुश्रवाश् च मूर्धा च याजनो ऽभ्युशनास् तथा
bhavano bhāvanaḥ pāntu svajanyaḥ svajanas tathā kratuśravāś ca mūrdhā ca yājano 'bhyuśanās tathā
Semoga Bhavana dan Bhāvana melindungi aku; demikian juga Svajanya dan Svajana; serta Kratuśravā dan Mūrdhā; Yājana dan Abhyuśanā juga.
Lord Agni (narrating a protective nāma-recitation within Agni Purana’s stotra material)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Protective nāma-japa: recite these epithets as a kavaca-style shield for personal safety, household protection, and success in rites.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Raksha-nāma litany: Bhavana–Bhāvana–Svajanya–Kratuśravā etc.","lookup_keywords":["Bhavana","Bhāvana","Svajanya","Kratuśravā","raksha-stotra"],"quick_summary":"A compact protective list of divine epithets; used as a verbal amulet (vācika-kavaca) by repeated remembrance for safeguarding oneself and one’s people (svajana)."}
Alamkara Type: Yamaka/Anuprāsa tendency (Bhavana/Bhāvana; Svajanya/Svajana)
Concept: Protection is sought through nāma-smaraṇa and alignment with yajña/kratu (sacrificial order) suggested by names like Kratuśravā, Yājana.
Application: Integrate into daily sandhyā or before rituals; cultivate protective intention for self and kin (svajana).
Khanda Section: Nama-stotra / Vishnu-sahasranama-style protective litany (Raksha-mantra section)
Primary Rasa: Śānta
Secondary Rasa: Vīra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder performs morning worship, reciting protective names while family members stand behind; the names appear as a protective ring of syllables around the home and shrine.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, domestic shrine scene, householder in añjali, family behind, circular band of Sanskrit epithets (Bhavana, Bhāvana, Svajana), warm flat colors, ornate floral border","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, small Vishnu/guardian deity shrine with gold arch, devotee reciting, gold-embossed text band of names forming a halo-like shield, rich textiles and lamps","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean instructional composition: devotee, altar, and a diagrammatic protective circle labeled with the epithets, soft pastel palette, fine detailing","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate interior with prayer rug and lamp, calligraphic cartouches of the names floating around, delicate architectural details and textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"protective-devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्रतुश्रवाश्→क्रतुश्रवाः; याजनो ऽभ्युशनास्→याजनः अभ्युशनाः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 219 (Vishnu-sahasranama-style rakṣā litany segment)
FAQs
It teaches a rakṣā-prayoga through nāma-japa: invoking a sequence of divine epithets as a protective formula, with several names highlighting yajña/kratu (sacrificial) power.
Alongside topics like ritual, polity, medicine, and arts, the Agni Purana preserves liturgical technology—structured name-lists for protection—showing how devotion and ritual efficacy are systematized.
Recitation with faith is presented as a purifying, protective act (rakṣā), aligning the devotee with divine qualities—especially the sanctifying merit associated with yajña-oriented names.