Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 8
Śrīrāmāvatāra-kathana (Account of the Rāma Incarnation) — Kiṣkindhā Alliance and the Search for Sītā
इत्युक्त्वा स गतो रामं नत्वोवाच हरीश्वरः आनीता वानराः सर्वे सीतायाश् च गवेषणे
ityuktvā sa gato rāmaṃ natvovāca harīśvaraḥ ānītā vānarāḥ sarve sītāyāś ca gaveṣaṇe
ਇਹ ਕਹਿ ਕੇ ਉਹ ਰਾਮ ਕੋਲ ਗਿਆ; ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਹਰੀਸ਼ਵਰ ਨੇ ਆਖਿਆ—“ਸੀਤਾ ਦੀ ਖੋਜ ਲਈ ਸਾਰੇ ਵਾਨਰ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਕਰ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ।”
Harīśvara (a vanara leader/representative addressing Rama)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Arthashastra","practical_application":"Mobilization and coordination of search parties; reporting to the leader with status update and readiness for mission execution.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Assembly of the vanaras for Sita’s search (report to Rama)","lookup_keywords":["vanara assembly","Sita search","Harishvara","reporting","mobilization"],"quick_summary":"Sugriva (Harīśvara) approaches Rama with reverence and reports that all vanaras have been assembled for Sita’s search. The passage highlights organized mobilization and respectful communication."}
Alamkara Type: Kriya-varnana (action-report narration)
Concept: Sevā and vinaya (service and humility) paired with effective action.
Application: When reporting completion of a task, combine humility with clarity: what was done, what resources are ready, and the mission objective.
Khanda Section: Ramayana Narrative (Rama-katha / Itihasa-samgraha within Agni Purana)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Sugriva bows before Rama and announces that all vanaras are assembled to search for Sita; behind him, ranks of vanaras gather with purposeful energy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Rama seated/standing with calm authority, Sugriva bowing, large assembly of vanaras in layered rows, vibrant greens and reds, rhythmic composition suggesting multitude","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Rama central with gold halo-like embellishment, Sugriva in reverent posture, vanara hosts arranged symmetrically, gold highlights on ornaments and banners","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, organized troop-assembly scene with clear grouping, Sugriva delivering report, emphasis on orderly ranks and mission readiness, soft palette","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, panoramic assembly of vanaras with varied faces and attire, Rama receiving report, detailed banners and landscape, fine brushwork and crowd choreography"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: इत्युक्त्वा → इति उक्त्वा; नत्वोवाच → नत्वा उवाच; सीतायाश् च → सीतायाः च।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 8 (Sita-gaveshana initiation)
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse records operational coordination—assembling the vanara force for Sītā’s search—and the etiquette of bowing before reporting to Rama.
It shows how the Agni Purana integrates itihāsa-style narrative (Ramayana episodes) alongside its many technical sections, preserving dharma-oriented leadership, counsel, and mission organization as part of its wide-ranging compendium.
The act of bowing (natvā) before speaking highlights humility and proper conduct toward the righteous leader; supporting the search for Sītā aligns with dharma and is portrayed as meritorious service in the Rama narrative.