Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 11
Chapter 39 — भूपरिग्रहविधानम्
Bhū-parigraha-vidhāna: Procedure for Acquiring and Ritually Securing Land
अग्नावग्नेश् च मातॄणां भूतानाञ्च यमस्य च दक्षिणे चण्डिकायाश् च पितृदैत्यादिकस्य च
agnāvagneś ca mātṝṇāṃ bhūtānāñca yamasya ca dakṣiṇe caṇḍikāyāś ca pitṛdaityādikasya ca
ਅੱਗ (ਵੇਦੀ) ਵਿੱਚ ਅਗਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਅਗਨੇਸ਼ ਲਈ, ਅਤੇ ਮਾਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਵਾਂ, ਭੂਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਯਮ ਲਈ (ਹਿੱਸੇ/ਆਹੁਤੀਆਂ) ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਦੱਖਣ ਪਾਸੇ ਚੰਡਿਕਾ ਲਈ, ਪਿਤਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਅਤੇ ਦੈਤ੍ਯ ਆਦਿ ਲਈ (ਹਿੱਸੇ/ਆਹੁਤੀਆਂ) ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s didactic frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Vastu","practical_application":"Ritual allocation of offerings/portions and directional placement of deities/forces in a pūjā-maṇḍala or homa setting, especially for protective and ancestral rites.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Pūjā/Homa Dik-vibhāga: Agni, Mātṛkā, Bhūta, Yama; South for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛs","lookup_keywords":["Agni","Agneśa","Mātṛkā","Bhūta","Yama","Caṇḍikā","Pitṛ","Dakṣiṇa-dik","homa","bali"],"quick_summary":"The verse prescribes where offerings/portions are assigned: within the fire for Agni-related and certain protective deities/forces, and on the southern side for Caṇḍikā and ancestral/daitya-related recipients—supporting orderly, safe ritual performance."}
Concept: Ritual efficacy depends on correct dik-vibhāga: benefic/protective and chthonic/ancestral forces are honored in their proper loci to maintain balance and avert disturbance.
Application: In homa/pūjā, keep a clear directional layout: treat the fire as the primary receiving mouth for Agni-class recipients; reserve the south for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ-related offerings, following safety and purity protocols.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Devata-sthana-nirdesha (Directional placement of deities in worship and mandala)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual maṇḍala with a central fire-altar receiving offerings for Agni/Agneśa and protective groups; to the south, a designated bali area for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛs, with priests placing offerings in correct zones.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: homa scene with square/round agni-kuṇḍa, flames stylized; icons/symbols of Mātṛkās and Yama near the fire; southern panel shows Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ-tarpaṇa/bali area; strong outlines and ritual implements.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: richly adorned Caṇḍikā on the southern side with gold detailing; central agni-kuṇḍa with priests; small medallions for Mātṛkās and Yama; ornate borders and gold embossing.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clear instructional ritual layout with compass directions; central fire labeled for Agni/Agneśa/Mātṛkā/Bhūta/Yama portions; south sector labeled for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ offerings; delicate linework and readable structure.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: indoor/outdoor yajña pavilion with geometric floor plan; priests distributing offerings; south side marked with a separate offering space; fine detailing of vessels, ladles, and attendants."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shree","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अग्नावग्नेः = अग्नौ + अग्नेः. भूतानाञ्च = भूतानाम् + च. चण्डिकायाश् = चण्डिकायाः + (श्-आदेशः पदान्ते उच्चारणे).
Related Themes: Agni Purana pūjā-vidhi and bali-vidhāna sections; Agni Purana vāstu/dikpāla and maṇḍala allocation passages
FAQs
It specifies the correct placement/distribution of offerings (bali/upacāra) in a ritual layout: certain deities receive offerings in the fire itself, while Caṇḍikā, the Pitṛs, and Daitya-class beings are assigned to the southern side.
It preserves a compact ritual-technology map—linking deities and spirit-classes to precise spatial directions (dik-sthāpanā). Such procedural details are characteristic of the Agni Purāṇa’s catalog-like coverage of worship manuals alongside many other disciplines.
Following the prescribed directional allocations is understood to harmonize the rite with cosmic order, properly appease protective and obstructive forces (bhūtas/daityas), and honor the Pitṛs—supporting purification, protection, and ancestral merit.