Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 25
Chapter 43 — प्रासाददेवतास्थापनम्
Installation of Deities in a Temple
ॐ ॐ ह्रूं फट् विष्णवे स्वाहा शुभे स्वप्ने शुभं सर्वं ह्य् अशुभे सिंहहोमतः प्रातरर्घ्यं शिलायां तु दत्वास्त्रेणास्त्रकं यजेत्
oṃ oṃ hrūṃ phaṭ viṣṇave svāhā śubhe svapne śubhaṃ sarvaṃ hy aśubhe siṃhahomataḥ prātararghyaṃ śilāyāṃ tu datvāstreṇāstrakaṃ yajet
“(Bacalah:) ‘Oṃ, oṃ, hrūṃ, phaṭ—kepada Viṣṇu, svāhā.’ Jika mimpi itu baik, maka segala-galanya sungguh baik; jika buruk, hendaklah dilakukan Siṃha-homa. Setelah mempersembahkan arghya pagi di atas batu (sebagai tapak/altar), hendaklah dilakukan pemujaan ‘astraka’ dengan mantra astra.”
Lord Agni (narrating ritual procedures in the Agni Purana)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Svapna-śānti: Viṣṇu-mantra, Siṃha-homa, prātar-arghya, and astra-pūjā","lookup_keywords":["oṃ hrūṃ phaṭ","Viṣṇu svāhā","Siṃha-homa","prātar-arghya","astra-mantra"],"quick_summary":"A compact ritual protocol: mantra-recitation to Viṣṇu, remedial homa for bad dreams, and morning arghya with astra-based protective worship. Intended to neutralize inauspicious dream-omens and secure auspiciousness for the day."}
Weapon Type: Astra (mantric weapon principle); astraka (protective implement/yantra-like object)
Concept: Nimitta (omens) are addressed through mantra and homa; auspiciousness is cultivated by disciplined morning ritual and protective invocations.
Application: If disturbed by nightmares/inauspicious dreams, follow a structured remedial rite (mantra + homa + arghya + protection worship) rather than anxiety-driven action.
Khanda Section: Pūjā-vidhi / Mantra-kalpa (Protective rites, dream-omens, homa and morning arghya)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritualist recites the Viṣṇu-mantra, performs a lion-associated homa for bad dreams, offers morning arghya on a stone, and worships a protective astraka empowered by astra-mantra.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, priest before homa-kunda with flames, stylized lion motif near the altar indicating Siṃha-homa, stone slab receiving arghya, sacred syllables depicted as flowing script, bold colors and thick outlines","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central homa scene with gold-embossed fire altar, priest holding ladle, Viṣṇu symbol above, stone arghya platform in foreground, astraka shown as a small consecrated emblem, rich gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional layout: mantra recitation, homa-kunda, stone arghya, and astraka worship in sequential panels, fine detailing of utensils, calm palette","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtyard morning ritual, detailed vessels and stone platform, small fire altar, calligraphic mantra ribbon, attendants observing, naturalistic light"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ह्य् अशुभे = हि अशुभे; दत्वास्त्रेणास्त्रकं = दत्वा अस्त्रेण अस्त्रकम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 43.24 (dream-prayer context); Agni Purana 43.26–43.28 (ritual-technical procedures with tools and consecration motifs)
FAQs
It prescribes a practical remedial protocol for dream-omens: recite a Viṣṇu-focused mantra, treat auspicious dreams as favorable, counter inauspicious dreams with a specific appeasement fire-offering (Siṃha-homa), then complete morning arghya on a stone base and perform a protective ‘astra/astraka’ rite using the astra-mantra.
It shows the text functioning as a ritual handbook: combining mantra-vidhi (bīja and phaṭ usage), omens (svapna-phala logic), homa remedies, and daily worship elements (prātar-arghya), illustrating how the Agni Purana compiles diverse applied religious technologies into a single reference.
The verse frames ritual action as a means to stabilize outcomes: auspicious signs are affirmed, while inauspicious indications are purified and neutralized through homa, arghya, and protective mantra-prayoga—aimed at removing obstacles and restoring dharmic auspiciousness (śubhatva).