Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 30
Chapter 228 — स्वप्नाध्यायः
Svapnādhāyaḥ / Chapter on Dreams
यस्तु पश्यति स्वप्नान्ते राजानं कुञ्जरं हयं हिरण्यं वृषभङ्गाञ्च कुटुम्बस्तस्य वर्धते
yastu paśyati svapnānte rājānaṃ kuñjaraṃ hayaṃ hiraṇyaṃ vṛṣabhaṅgāñca kuṭumbastasya vardhate
ਜੋ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਸੁਪਨੇ ਦੇ ਅੰਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਾਜਾ, ਹਾਥੀ, ਘੋੜਾ, ਸੋਨਾ, ਅਤੇ ਬਲਦਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਅੰਗ/ਸ਼ੁਭ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਵੇਖਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਦਾ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਵਧਦਾ ਹੈ।
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana teachings, traditionally to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Dream-interpretation rule: auspicious dream-end visions (king, elephant, horse, gold, bulls, auspicious marks) predict household prosperity; used for personal prognostics and timing of undertakings.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Svapna-phala: Rājādy-darśana at Dream-End and Kula-vṛddhi","lookup_keywords":["svapna phala","dream end omen","king elephant horse gold","vrishabha","family prosperity"],"quick_summary":"If, toward the end of a dream, one sees royal and auspicious symbols (king, elephant, horse, gold, bulls/auspicious marks), it indicates increase of family and prosperity."}
Concept: Svapna as a prognostic channel; the ‘dream-end’ (svapnānta) is treated as especially outcome-indicative.
Application: On seeing such auspicious dreams, proceed with planned ventures (marriage, trade, travel) and reinforce merit through dana/puja; keep a dream record to correlate recurring symbols with outcomes.
Khanda Section: Svapna-Phala (Dream Omens) / Nimitta-shastra (Oneiromancy)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dream-vision sequence: a radiant king, a caparisoned elephant, a swift horse, heaps of gold, strong bulls, and auspicious bodily marks—ending with a waking household shown flourishing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: layered dream-cloud composition with king, elephant, horse, gold, bulls in stylized forms; below, a prosperous household with lamps and granary; saturated colors and temple ornament borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central dream deity-like king figure with gold leaf aura; elephant and horse adorned with gold highlights; gold coins rendered with embossed effect; lower register shows thriving family scene.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: sequential storyboard—dream symbols in soft cloud frames, then waking scene with family prosperity; delicate shading, clear iconography of animals and gold.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: nocturnal bedroom with sleeper; above, dream vignette with king on throne, elephant procession, horse, gold trays, bulls; morning scene of bustling prosperous household; fine detail and perspective."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यस्तु→यः + तु; स्वप्नान्ते = स्वप्न + अन्ते; वृषभङ्गाञ्च→वृषभङ्गान् + च; कुटुम्बस्तस्य→कुटुम्बः + तस्य.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Svapna-phala sections listing auspicious/inauspicious dreams; Agni Purana dana/puja recommendations following good omens
FAQs
It teaches svapna-phala (dream-result) methodology: seeing specific auspicious symbols at the dream’s conclusion is read as a nimitta indicating imminent increase of household prosperity.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana also preserves applied omen-science (nimitta-śāstra), giving practical prognostics for social outcomes like wealth and family growth.
Auspicious dream-signs are treated as reflections of favorable karmic maturation (puṇya-vipāka), indicating a supportive turn of fortune that manifests as prosperity and expansion of one’s household.