Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 24
Ayuta–Lakṣa–Koṭi Fire-offerings (अयुतलक्षकोटिहोमाः) — Graha-yajña Vidhi
विष्णुस्त्वं मत्स्यरूपेण यस्मादमृतसम्भवः चन्द्रार्कवाहनो नित्यमतः शान्तिं प्रयच्छ मे
viṣṇustvaṃ matsyarūpeṇa yasmādamṛtasambhavaḥ candrārkavāhano nityamataḥ śāntiṃ prayaccha me
ତୁମେ ମତ୍ସ୍ୟରୂପେ ବିଷ୍ଣୁ; ତୁମଠାରୁ ଅମୃତସମ୍ଭବ ହୁଏ। ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର-ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟବାହନ, ତେଣୁ ମୋତେ ନିତ୍ୟ ଶାନ୍ତି ଦିଅ।
Lord Agni (narrating a stotra/peace-invocation within the Agni Purana’s discourse to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Matsya-avatāra smaraṇa within śānti-prārthanā: remembrance of Viṣṇu’s saving/cosmic role to avert calamity and secure protection.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Matsya-avatāra as cause of amṛta and cosmic support","lookup_keywords":["Matsya avatāra","amṛta","Viṣṇu śānti","candra-arka","avatāra smaraṇa"],"quick_summary":"Praises Viṣṇu as Matsya connected with the emergence of amṛta and as ever associated with lunar-solar symbolism. Used as a protective remembrance formula for peace."}
Alamkara Type: Rūpaka (identity: ‘you are Viṣṇu as Matsya’) and guṇa-kīrtana
Concept: Smaraṇa of avatāra as a practical means of śānti—aligning the mind with Viṣṇu’s preserving power.
Application: Recite during fear, travel, or ritual transitions; use as a protective recollection (smṛti) alongside offerings to Viṣṇu.
Khanda Section: Stotra / Shanti-prarthana (Vishnu-Avatara Smarana)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Type: Cosmic Ocean
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Viṣṇu as Matsya emerging from cosmic waters, linked to the nectar of immortality; sun and moon motifs attend or form a radiant halo as the devotee prays for peace.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: Matsya-avatāra rising from stylized waves, large expressive eyes, ornate jewelry, sun and moon discs flanking the halo, devotees in añjali at shore, rich reds/greens/ochres.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: Matsya-avatāra central with gold-foiled halo, shimmering ocean rendered with decorative patterns, sun and moon medallions in gold, small amṛta-kalaśa motif, heavy ornamentation.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: elegant Matsya form with subtle shading, clear depiction of amṛta pot and celestial discs, balanced composition suitable for didactic illustration of avatāra-smaraṇa.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed seascape with Matsya-avatāra, attendants holding sun and moon emblems, fine linework, muted palette with gold accents, prayerful figure in foreground."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विष्णुस्त्वं = विष्णुः + त्वम्; यस्मादमृतसम्भवः = यस्मात् + अमृत-सम्भवः; नित्यमतः = नित्यम् + अतः.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa avatāra-nirūpaṇa sections (Daśāvatāra descriptions); Agni Purāṇa śānti-mantra collections
FAQs
It functions as a śānti-prārthanā (pacificatory invocation): remembering Viṣṇu as Matsyāvatāra and as the cosmic bearer associated with Sun–Moon is used as a recitation-point to invoke inner and outer peace.
Alongside law, polity, medicine, and arts, the Agni Purana also preserves stotras and practical devotional recitations; this verse exemplifies its coverage of avatāra-theology and ritualized prayer for śānti.
Meditative remembrance of Viṣṇu’s avatāra and cosmic sovereignty is presented as a means of śamana (pacification), promoting mental tranquility and auspiciousness, traditionally understood to reduce obstacles and unrest.