Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 19
Chapter 154: विवाहः
Vivāha — Marriage
न दातव्या ग्रहास्तत्र चतुराद्यास्तथैकगाः पर्ववर्जं स्त्रियं गच्छेत् सत्या दत्ता सदा रतिः
na dātavyā grahāstatra caturādyāstathaikagāḥ parvavarjaṃ striyaṃ gacchet satyā dattā sadā ratiḥ
ਉਸ ਸੰਦਰਭ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੌਥੀ ਆਦਿ ਤਿਥੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ‘ਏਕਗ’ (ਇਕੱਲੀਆਂ/ਵਿਸਮ) ਤਿਥੀਆਂ ਨਿਰਧਾਰਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਣੀਆਂ। ਪਰਵ ਦਿਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਪਤਨੀ ਕੋਲ ਜਾਵੇ; ਸੱਚੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਗਿਆ ਨਾਲ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ ਪਤਨੀ ਨਾਲ ਰਤੀ ਸਦਾ ਧਰਮਯੋਗ/ਪੁੰਨਫਲਦਾਇਕ ਮੰਨੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Jyotisha","practical_application":"Guidance on conjugal approach (ṛtu/saṃbhoga-niyama) by avoiding certain tithis and ‘single/odd’ days, with an exception for parva (festival/sacred) days; affirms legitimacy of union within truthful, properly contracted marriage.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Strī-dharma and kāla-niyama for conjugal approach","lookup_keywords":["strī-dharma","saṃbhoga niyama","caturthī tithi","eka-gā tithi","parva"],"quick_summary":"Avoid assigning/choosing inauspicious tithis (from the 4th onward as specified) and solitary/odd ones for conjugal approach; outside parva days, approach one’s wife; within a truthful, duly given marriage, union is deemed proper."}
Concept: Gṛhastha-dharma: regulated sexuality aligned with time-discipline and marital legitimacy (satya/saṃskāra).
Application: Use calendrical restraints and festival exceptions to structure household conduct; emphasize consent/legitimacy within properly solemnized marriage as the ethical frame.
Khanda Section: Dharma-shastra / Stri-dharma (Rules on women’s conduct and auspicious times)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: dharmic
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A household scene where a couple observes a ritual calendar; certain tithis are marked as prohibited, parva days are highlighted; the emphasis is on disciplined, dhārmic domestic life rather than sensual depiction.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, dignified gṛhastha couple near a wall-hung pañcāṅga, priestly elder indicating parva and prohibited tithis, symbolic lamps and kalasha, restrained sacred palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, domestic shrine setting with gold accents, calendar/pañcāṅga shown, couple in respectful posture, auspicious motifs (deepa, tulasi), emphasis on dharma.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional panel showing tithi list with prohibited marks and parva highlight, couple receiving guidance from an elder, fine lines and clear didactic composition.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, refined interior with manuscript calendar, elder advising the couple, subtle gestures, intricate textiles, emphasis on etiquette and restraint."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ग्रहास्तत्र = ग्रहाः + तत्र। चतुराद्याः = चतुर + आद्याः। तथैकगाः = तथा + एकगाः।
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 154 (Vivāha: saṃskāra and timing rules); Agni Purāṇa 155 (Ācāra: purity and daily discipline)
FAQs
It gives dharma-based calendrical guidance: certain lunar days (tithis)—notably those ‘beginning with the fourth’ and other inauspicious ‘single’ days—are prohibited for conjugal approach, while ordinary days (excluding parva/festival observance days) are permitted.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical household regulations—linking dharma, the lunar calendar (tithi/parva), and social conduct—showing its wide scope beyond purely devotional material.
The verse frames marital intimacy as dharmic when aligned with lawful marriage and proper timing; avoiding prohibited days and respecting parva observances is presented as maintaining ritual purity and right conduct (dharma) within household life.