Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 3
Kapilādipūjāvidhāna — Procedure for Worship Beginning with Kapilā
सौरभेयि जगन्मातर्देवानाममृतप्रदे गृहाण वरदे ग्रासमीप्सितार्थञ्च देहि मे
saurabheyi jaganmātardevānāmamṛtaprade gṛhāṇa varade grāsamīpsitārthañca dehi me
Wahai Saurabheyi, Ibu alam semesta, pemberi amṛta kepada para dewa—wahai Pemberi anugerah, terimalah suapan rumput ini, dan kurniakanlah kepadaku juga apa yang dihajati.
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana teachings, presenting a prayer-formula for cow-offering/worship)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Saurabheyi-prārthanā with grāsa (fodder offering)","lookup_keywords":["Saurabheyi","jaganmātā","amṛta-pradā","grāsa","iṣṭārtha-pradāna"],"quick_summary":"Offer a mouthful of fodder while praying to the divine cow as world-mother and nectar-giver, requesting acceptance of the offering and granting of one’s rightful desire."}
Alamkara Type: Sambodhana (direct address)
Concept: Reciprocity and gratitude: offering (grāsa) precedes asking; the divine is approached through service and nourishment of living beings.
Application: In worship, pair prayer with tangible seva—feed, protect, and care; align requests with dharma (non-harm, generosity).
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Stotra/Prarthana to the Divine Cow as wish-fulfilling giver)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee offers a mouthful of fodder to a decorated cow, addressing her as Saurabheyi, world-mother; subtle divine presence suggests devas receiving ‘amṛta’ through her grace.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: maternal Kapilā/Surabhi cow with halo; devotee extending fodder; stylized devas in the background receiving amṛta-like light; temple courtyard, rhythmic lines and warm tones.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: cow as jaganmātā with gold aura; devotee offering grāsa; ornate lamp and flower garlands; gold leaf highlights on ornaments and halo; devotional symmetry.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: gentle domestic goshalā scene; clear depiction of fodder offering gesture; soft pastel palette; emphasis on serenity and ethical care.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: lush garden courtyard; cow adorned with bells; devotee offering fodder; faint celestial figures in the sky; fine detailing of textiles and flora."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जगन्मातर्देवानाममृतप्रदे = jagat-mātar devānām amṛta-prade; मीप्सितार्थञ्च = īpsita-artham ca.
Related Themes: Agni Purana gau-pūjā procedure in this chapter (77); Agni Purana vrata-related stotras where offering is paired with prayer
FAQs
It gives a concise prayer-mantra used while offering a morsel of fodder (grāsa) to the sacred cow, requesting acceptance and the granting of a desired boon (īpsitārtha).
Alongside theology, the text preserves practical household and temple ritual speech-forms (mantra-like petitions) tied to everyday dharma such as go-sevā and go-dāna, showing how devotion is operationalized in daily practice.
The verse frames service and offering to the cow as a meritorious act that pleases a divine embodiment (jaganmātā) and becomes a cause for auspicious results—prosperity, fulfillment of wishes, and purification through charitable feeding.