Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 17
अध्याय 82 — संस्कारदीक्षाकथनम्
Saṃskāra-Dīkṣā: Consecratory Initiation
हृत्सम्पुटितमन्त्रेण रेचकेन विधानवित् शिष्यस्य हृदयाम्भोजकर्णिकायां विनिक्षिपेत्
hṛtsampuṭitamantreṇa recakena vidhānavit śiṣyasya hṛdayāmbhojakarṇikāyāṃ vinikṣipet
Orang yang mengetahui tatacara yang ditetapkan hendaklah, melalui recaka (hembusan nafas), menempatkan mantra yang terkurung dalam hṛt-sampuṭa (selubung hati) ke dalam teratai hati murid, pada karṇikā (teras pusatnya).
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Mantra is not merely spoken; it is ‘installed’ as a living presence in the heart-center through regulated prāṇa and guru-krama.
Application: In guided initiation contexts, emphasize breath-led concentration and visualization of the heart-lotus (karṇikā) as the exact locus for mantra-nyāsa.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Mantra-yoga (Tantric initiation and heart-lotus nyasa)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru facing a seated disciple; a subtle breath-stream (recaka) carries a glowing syllabic mantra from the guru’s heart into the disciple’s heart-lotus, landing on the central pericarp (karṇikā).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, guru and disciple in temple setting, stylized lotus at disciple’s chest with highlighted karṇikā, luminous mantra syllables traveling on a breath ribbon, traditional ornamented borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, gold-embossed mantra glyphs moving from guru to disciple, heart-lotus rendered as jeweled lotus medallion, rich textiles, divine aura around the transmission","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, didactic composition: clear depiction of heart-lotus and karṇikā placement, subtle arrows for recaka flow, fine linework, calm palette suitable for instruction","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate initiation scene in a pavilion, delicate depiction of luminous script entering the disciple’s chest-lotus, refined faces, intricate carpet patterns"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हृत्सम्पुटितमन्त्रेण → हृत् + सम्पुटित + मन्त्रेण; हृदयाम्भोजकर्णिकायां → हृदय + अम्भोज + कर्णिकायाम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 82.15-16; Agni Purana 82.18
FAQs
It teaches a specific nyāsa technique: using the recaka (exhalation) phase of prāṇāyāma to ritually ‘install’ an encapsulated (hṛt-sampuṭita) mantra into the disciple’s heart-lotus, specifically at the karṇikā (central pericarp).
Alongside myth and theology, the Agni Purana preserves precise, practice-oriented ritual technology—linking mantra, yogic breath-control, and inner-lotus visualization—showing it functions as a manual of applied religious disciplines (pujā-vidhi, yoga, and tantric praxis).
The instruction frames mantra as a consciously transmitted spiritual power: proper installation in the heart-center purifies and stabilizes the disciple’s inner worship, supporting mantra-siddhi and disciplined transformation through regulated breath and correct rite.