Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 7
Chapter 13 — कुरुपाण्डवोत्पत्त्यादिकथनं
Narration of the Origin of the Kurus and the Pāṇḍavas, and Related Matters
भार्ये विचित्रवीर्यस्य यक्ष्मणा स दिवङ्गतः सत्यवत्या ह्य् अनुमतादम्बिकायां नृपोभवत्
bhārye vicitravīryasya yakṣmaṇā sa divaṅgataḥ satyavatyā hy anumatādambikāyāṃ nṛpobhavat
ହେ ଦେବୀ, ବିଚିତ୍ରବୀର୍ୟ ଯକ୍ଷ୍ମା (କ୍ଷୟ) ରୋଗରେ ଦିବଙ୍ଗତ ହେଲେ। ସତ୍ୟବତୀଙ୍କ ଅନୁମତିରେ ତେବେ ଅମ୍ବିକାରେ ଏକ ରାଜା ଜନ୍ମିଲା।
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic genealogy in the Agni Purana)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"विचित्रवीर्य का यक्ष्मा-निधन एवं सत्यवती-अनुमत नियोग","lookup_keywords":["विचित्रवीर्य","यक्ष्मा","सत्यवती","अम्बिका","नियोग"],"quick_summary":"राजा विचित्रवीर्य यक्ष्मा से दिवंगत हुआ; वंश-रक्षा हेतु सत्यवती की अनुमति से अम्बिका में संतानोत्पत्ति (व्यास-नियोग) का प्रसंग आता है।"}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: आपद्धर्म/कुलधर्म: वंश-रक्षा हेतु नियोग का औचित्य; साथ में अनित्यता (मृत्यु) का बोध।
Application: परिवार/संस्था में उत्तराधिकार-योजना, संकट-कालीन धर्म-निर्णय में वरिष्ठों की सहमति और सामाजिक मर्यादा का पालन।
Khanda Section: Itihasa–Purana Narrative (Dynastic Genealogy / Bharata-vamsha context)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"विचित्रवीर्य शय्या पर क्षय-रोग से क्षीण; सत्यवती गंभीर मुद्रा में निर्णय लेती; अम्बिका के साथ वंश-रक्षा हेतु नियोग का संकेतात्मक दृश्य।","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, somber palace chamber, Vicitravirya emaciated on bed, Satyavati as elder queen in dignified posture, Ambika nearby, subdued palette, ritual lamp glow","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, royal chamber with gold accents, Satyavati seated authoritatively, Vicitravirya ill, Ambika modestly adorned, symbolic lotus/lineage motif","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear narrative: illness scene and counsel, fine facial expressions, minimal ornament, emphasis on ethical decision-making","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate indoor scene with textiles, physicians/attendants implied, Satyavati consulting, Vicitravirya pale, Ambika in veil, detailed interior architecture"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: hy anumatāt → hi anumatāt; nṛpobhavat → nṛpaḥ abhavat.
Related Themes: अग्निपुराण 13 (महाभारत-सार: व्यास-नियोग/कुरुवंश); अग्निपुराण के आयुर्वेद-प्रकरण (रोग-निदान/चिकित्सा)
FAQs
This verse primarily conveys dharmic succession practice (niyoga-like begetting of an heir with consent) within a genealogical narrative, rather than a ritual manual or medical procedure.
By preserving dynastic history and norms of royal succession, it adds Itihāsa–Purāṇa material alongside the Agni Purana’s many other domains (rituals, polity, medicine, arts), showing its broad archival scope.
It underscores the dharmic priority of lineage continuity and social order through sanctioned consent, framing kingship and progeny as responsibilities tied to righteousness and communal stability.