Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 9
Chapter 312 — Various Mantras (नानामन्त्राः)
समयपुत्रो वटुको योगिनीपुत्रकस् तथा सिद्धपुत्रश् च वटुकः कुलपुत्रश् चतुर्थकः
samayaputro vaṭuko yoginīputrakas tathā siddhaputraś ca vaṭukaḥ kulaputraś caturthakaḥ
ဝဋုက (Vaṭuka) ကို «သမယပုတြ» ဟုလည်း ခေါ်ကြသည်။ ထို့အတူ «ယောဂိနီပုတြက» ဟုလည်း၊ ထို့ပြင် «သိဒ္ဓပုတြ» ဟုလည်း ခေါ်သည်။ စတုတ္ထ အမည်မှာ «ကုလပုတြ» ဖြစ်သည်။
Lord Agni (in dialogue tradition of the Agni Purana, instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Provides alternate epithets for Vaṭuka used in kavaca, japa, and protective classifications; helps avoid ritual error by recognizing synonymous designations.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Vaṭuka-paryāya-nāma: Samaya-putra, Yoginī-putraka, Siddha-putra, Kula-putra","lookup_keywords":["Vaṭuka","Samaya-putra","Yoginī-putraka","Siddha-putra","Kula-putra"],"quick_summary":"Lists four synonymous titles for Vaṭuka, enabling correct identification across different paddhatis and protective recitations."}
Concept: Names encode functional identity in ritual systems; paryāya-jñāna (knowledge of synonyms) preserves continuity across lineages (kula) and vows (samaya).
Application: When encountering variant manuals, treat these titles as the same protective Vaṭuka entity for āhvāna, bali, and kavaca recitation.
Khanda Section: Tantra & Mantra-vidhi (Bhūta/Yakṣa/Yoginī-related nomenclature; protective/ritual classifications)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A protective circle drawn on the ground; a youthful fierce Vaṭuka stands at the boundary holding guardian implements; four banners around him bear the names Samaya-putra, Yoginī-putraka, Siddha-putra, Kula-putra.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Vaṭuka as youthful guardian at temple threshold, bold eyes, ornaments, boundary line and lamps, four name-panels in Malayalam/Sanskrit calligraphy style.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Vaṭuka guardian with gold halo at a doorway arch, four small gold-lettered plaques with the paryāya names, rich textile patterns and ritual vessels.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional protective diagram: boundary circle, Vaṭuka at cardinal point, four labels for synonyms, soft palette and precise linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, shrine courtyard with a chalked protective circle, youthful guardian figure at the edge, attendants holding scrolls with the four names, fine architectural detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: समयपुत्रो→समयपुत्रः; योगिनीपुत्रकस्→योगिनीपुत्रकः; सिद्धपुत्रश् च→सिद्धपुत्रः च; कुलपुत्रश्→कुलपुत्रः।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 312.8 (Vaṭuka ordering); Agni Purana 312.10 (protective name-litany continuing)
FAQs
It provides the technical ritual nomenclature for the consecrated attendant (vaṭuka), listing four recognized designations used within mantra–tantra contexts: Samaya-putra, Yoginī-putraka, Siddha-putra, and Kula-putra.
By cataloging specialized tantric vocabulary and classifications, it shows the Agni Purana functioning as a ritual reference—preserving precise terms tied to initiation (samaya), lineage (kula), and yoginī/siddha-related traditions.
Correct identification and usage of sanctioned names in esoteric rites is treated as safeguarding ritual purity and efficacy; it aligns the practitioner with the proper samaya (observance) and kula (lineage), reducing ritual error (doṣa) and supporting intended siddhi-oriented outcomes.