Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 29
Chapter 228 — स्वप्नाध्यायः
Svapnādhāyaḥ / Chapter on Dreams
मरणं वह्निलाभश् च वह्निदाहो गृहादिषु लब्धेश् च राजलिङ्गानां तन्त्रीवाद्याभिवादनं
maraṇaṃ vahnilābhaś ca vahnidāho gṛhādiṣu labdheś ca rājaliṅgānāṃ tantrīvādyābhivādanaṃ
ମୃତ୍ୟୁ, ଅଗ୍ନିଲାଭ, ଘର ଆଦିରେ ଅଗ୍ନିଦାହ, ରାଜଚିହ୍ନ ଲାଭ, ଏବଂ ତନ୍ତ୍ରୀବାଦ୍ୟ ଆଦି ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ସହିତ ଅଭିବାଦନ—ଏଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ନିମିତ୍ତ ବୋଲି କୁହାଯାଇଛି।
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana’s prognostic/omen section to sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Catalog of nimittas (omens) for interpreting impending events—death, fire-related outcomes, acquisition of royal insignia, and auspicious musical salutations—used in prognostics and counsel.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Nimitta-saṅgraha: Maraṇa, Agni-lābha/dāha, Rāja-liṅga-lābha, Vādya-abhivādana","lookup_keywords":["nimitta list","fire omen","death sign","royal insignia","music salutation"],"quick_summary":"A compact list of significant signs: portents of death, fire gain or house-fire, obtaining royal emblems, and auspicious greetings accompanied by instrumental music."}
Concept: Reading the world as a field of indicators (nimitta) where mundane events (fire, music, insignia) are interpreted as future-linked signals.
Application: When such signs occur, perform appropriate śānti for inauspicious indications (death/fire) and gratitude/charity for auspicious indications (honors, insignia), while taking practical precautions (fire safety, political prudence).
Khanda Section: Jyotiṣa & Śakuna-śāstra (Omens, dreams, and prognostics)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A montage of omen-scenes: a funeral shadow indicating death, a sudden household fire, a person receiving royal insignia (seal/umbrella/standard), and a ceremonial greeting with veena and drums.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural montage with four vignettes separated by floral bands: smoky house-fire, somber death-omen scene, royal insignia presentation, musicians with veena and maddalam greeting; bold outlines and temple palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central auspicious reception with musicians and gold detailing; side medallions show fire in a house and a death-omen symbol; royal insignia rendered with gold leaf and gem-like highlights.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: didactic four-panel layout with clear objects—flames in house, royal seal/umbrella, musicians saluting, dark death-omen panel—soft shading and precise linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: bustling street and court scenes—fire incident in a haveli, courtier receiving insignia, musicians offering salutations—fine architectural detail, naturalistic figures, delicate borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Khamaj","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वह्निलाभश् च→वह्निलाभः + च; वह्निदाहो→वह्निदाहः; लब्धेश् च→लब्धेः + च; तन्त्रीवाद्याभिवादनं = तन्त्री + वाद्य + अभिवादनम् (समास/सन्धि).
Related Themes: Agni Purana śakuna-nimitta catalogues; Agni Purana śānti-karma/prāyaścitta passages for averting inauspicious signs
FAQs
It lists specific nimittas (omens)—death-related signs, fire-related events, acquisition of royal insignia, and musical salutations—used in Śakuna-śāstra/Jyotiṣa-style prognostication.
By preserving a compact catalogue of applied prognostic knowledge (nimitta/śakuna), it shows the Agni Purana’s coverage beyond theology—into practical divination, social indicators of power (rāja-liṅga), and culturally coded signs (music, greetings).
Recognizing such omens is framed as a means to anticipate auspicious/inauspicious outcomes and respond with appropriate dharmic or remedial action (śānti), thereby reducing harm and aligning conduct with cosmic order.