Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 2
Chapter 323 — The Six-Limbed Aghora Astras (षडङ्गान्यघोरस्त्राणि)
उत्तमाधमसिद्धीणामालयो ऽखिलरोगनुत् दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमानामुत्पातानां विमर्दनः
uttamādhamasiddhīṇāmālayo 'khilaroganut divyāntarīkṣabhaumānāmutpātānāṃ vimardanaḥ
ସେ ଉତ୍ତମ ଓ ଅଧମ—ସମସ୍ତ ସିଦ୍ଧିର ଆଶ୍ରୟ, ସମସ୍ତ ରୋଗର ନାଶକ, ଏବଂ ଦିବ୍ୟ, ଅନ୍ତରୀକ୍ଷ, ଭୌମ—ଏ ତିନିଠାରୁ ଉତ୍ପନ୍ନ ଉତ୍ପାତମାନଙ୍କର ଦମନକାରୀ।
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purāṇa dialogue, Agni instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Frames Rudra/Aghora-śānti as a curative-protective support: disease-removal and pacification of omens across cosmic strata (divine/atmospheric/terrestrial).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Rudra as Sarva-roga-nut & Utpāta-vimardana (Śānti efficacy)","lookup_keywords":["sarva-roga-nut","utpāta-śānti","divya-antarikṣa-bhauma","siddhi-ālaya","śānti-kalpa"],"quick_summary":"Declares the śānti power as removing all diseases and crushing portents from heaven, mid-region, and earth—positioning mantra-śānti as a comprehensive protective-cum-curative measure."}
Alamkara Type: Triadic listing (divya–antarikṣa–bhauma) and epithet stacking
Concept: Śānti as restoration of ṛta-like order across realms; divine support encompasses both ‘siddhi’ (worldly attainments) and relief from suffering (roga/utpāta).
Application: Adopt śānti observances (japa, dāna, vrata-like restraint) when facing illness or ominous disturbances, integrating ethical conduct with ritual calm.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Roga-nivāraṇa & Śānti—protective/curative applications)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm Rudra-śānti rite: a healer-priest performs japa/homa while sick persons rest nearby; above, three realms (heaven, sky, earth) are shown with omens dissolving into light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, serene ritual fire altar, priest chanting, patient seated with attendants, symbolic bands showing divya (devas), antarikṣa (clouds/winds), bhauma (earth/fields) with dark omens crushed by a radiant aura, traditional palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central śānti altar with gold glow, Rudra’s protective presence implied as a golden halo, three-tier cosmic register (heaven/sky/earth) with omens fading, rich ornamentation and gold leaf.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional śānti scene with labeled offerings (ghee, samidh, water pot), patient calm, subtle cosmic triad icons, gentle colors and fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, domestic courtyard śānti-homa, physician-priest and patient, detailed vessels and textiles, sky with dissipating ominous signs, delicate narrative composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: siddhīnām+ālayaḥ → siddhīṇāmālayo; ālayaḥ+akhila → ālayo 'khila; bhaumānām+utpātānām → bhaumānāmutpātānām.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 323-324 (Aghora-astra preceding Rudra-śānti; efficacy statements)
FAQs
It states the protective/curative efficacy of a revered power (deity/mantra/rite in context): it grants siddhis, removes diseases, and pacifies omens across celestial, atmospheric, and terrestrial domains—core Śānti (pacification) and health-protection doctrine.
By combining soteriological aims (siddhi), practical medicine-like benefit (roga-nāśa), and omen-science/ritual risk management (utpāta-śānti), it exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s multi-domain coverage—religion, health, and disaster-avoidance.
It frames disease and calamity as conditions that can be mitigated through sanctioned sacred means; engaging in such śānti-oriented practice is presented as purificatory and merit-bearing, restoring order (śānti) and well-being.