Agni Purana — Yoga & Brahma-vidya, Shloka 33
Āgneya-Purāṇa-māhātmya
The Greatness and Self-Testimony of the Agni Purāṇa
सार्धं देवैश् च मुनिभिर्मह्यं सर्वाथदर्शकं पुराणमग्निना गौतमाग्नेयं ब्रह्मसन्मितं
sārdhaṃ devaiś ca munibhirmahyaṃ sarvāthadarśakaṃ purāṇamagninā gautamāgneyaṃ brahmasanmitaṃ
ଦେବତା ଓ ମୁନିମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ଅଗ୍ନି ମୋତେ ଗୌତମ-ଆଗ୍ନେୟ ପୁରାଣ ଦେଲେ—ଯାହା ସମସ୍ତ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ଓ ବିଷୟକୁ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରେ, ଏବଂ ବ୍ରହ୍ମସମ୍ମତ ପୁରାଣ ଭାବେ ଗଣ୍ୟ।
Lord Agni (as transmitter/narrator in the Agni Purana’s framing tradition)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Samanya","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Positions the Purana as sarvārtha-darśaka (multi-domain illuminator) and brahma-sammita (aligned with highest truth), encouraging comprehensive study across vidyās with a unifying spiritual aim.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Gautama-Agneya Purana: Sarvartha-Darshaka and Brahma-Sammita","lookup_keywords":["Gautama-Agneya","sarvartha-darshaka","Agni imparted","devas and munis","brahma-sammita"],"quick_summary":"Agni is said to have taught, in the presence of gods and sages, the Gautama-Agneya Purana—an all-purpose illuminator consistent with Brahman—presenting it as an authoritative encyclopedic guide."}
Concept: Unity of encyclopedic instruction with brahma-sammati: diverse aims (puruṣārthas) are ‘seen’ through a Brahman-aligned lens.
Application: Use the Purana as a curriculum: apply its practical vidyās while keeping brahman-oriented discernment as the integrating principle.
Khanda Section: Purana-paricaya (Agneya Purana—phala-śruti / transmission and authority)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A celestial assembly: Agni radiating at the center, surrounded by devas and rishis, imparting the ‘Gautama-Agneya Purana’; manuscripts and sacrificial fire motifs indicate teaching and revelation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Agni as central radiant deity with flame crown, devas and munis in concentric arrangement, palm-leaf manuscripts near the fire altar, strong reds/oranges, adbhuta yet orderly composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Agni seated on a lotus with gold flame aureole, devas and sages offering respect, gold foil on halos and manuscript edges, ceremonial grandeur of a divine teaching assembly.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, balanced instructional tableau: Agni in vyākhyāna-mudrā, sages holding manuscripts labeled ‘Agneya’, subtle depiction of a yajña-kuṇḍa, emphasis on clarity and hierarchy of figures.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, richly detailed gathering with Agni as a luminous figure, scholars and celestial beings seated on carpets, manuscripts and inkpots, delicate flame motifs, refined borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: munibhirmahyaṃ = munibhiḥ + mahyam; sarvāthadarśakaṃ = sarva-artha-darśakam; purāṇamagninā = purāṇam + agninā; gautamāgneyaṃ = gautama-āgneyam; brahmasanmitaṃ = brahma-sammitam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana multi-vidyā chapters (Ayurveda, Dhanurveda, Śilpa, etc.) supporting ‘sarvārtha-darśaka’ claim; Agni Purana concluding phala-śruti affirmations
FAQs
This verse does not teach a specific ritual procedure; it establishes the Purāṇa’s transmission and authority—presenting it as “sarvātha-darśaka,” a comprehensive source covering many vidyās and aims.
By calling the text “sarvātha-darśaka,” it frames the Agni Purāṇa as a multi-disciplinary compendium (ritual, dharma, polity, arts, and other sciences), supporting its reputation as an encyclopedic Purāṇa.
The verse underscores scriptural legitimacy—hearing or studying a Brahman-consistent Purāṇa transmitted by Agni in the company of devas and sages is presented as spiritually elevating due to its trustworthy, truth-aligned teaching.