Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 13
Explanation of the Vāsudeva and Related Mantras (वासुदेवादिमन्त्रनिरूपणम्)
कं टं पं शं वैनतेयः खं ठं फं घंगदामनुः गं डं बं सं पुष्ठिमन्तो घं ढं भं हं श्रियैनमः
kaṃ ṭaṃ paṃ śaṃ vainateyaḥ khaṃ ṭhaṃ phaṃ ghaṃgadāmanuḥ gaṃ ḍaṃ baṃ saṃ puṣṭhimanto ghaṃ ḍhaṃ bhaṃ haṃ śriyainamaḥ
“kaṃ ṭaṃ paṃ śaṃ” são invocados como Vainateya (Garuḍa). “khaṃ ṭhaṃ phaṃ ghaṃ” é a fórmula mantrica chamada “Ghaṅgada”. “gaṃ ḍaṃ baṃ saṃ” são os “Puṣṭimantaḥ” (os Nutridores). “ghaṃ ḍhaṃ bhaṃ haṃ”—saudação a Śrī (prosperidade).
Lord Agni (in dialogue tradition, instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Using grouped bīja-syllables as deity-linked mantra-clusters for nyāsa/japa—invoking Garuḍa (Vainateya), a specific mantra-form (Ghaṅgada), nourishment (Puṣṭimantaḥ), and Śrī for prosperity.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Bīja-clusters for Vainateya, Puṣṭi, and Śrī in Nyāsa","lookup_keywords":["bīja-syllables","Vainateya","Puṣṭimantaḥ","Śrī","nyāsa-mantra"],"quick_summary":"Supplies bīja groupings mapped to specific divine functions—protection (Garuḍa), a named mantra-form, nourishment, and prosperity—usable in nyāsa and japa as functional invocations."}
Concept: Bīja-syllables function as condensed śakti; grouping them with deity-names directs the same phonetic energy toward specific outcomes (rakṣā, puṣṭi, śrī).
Application: Select the cluster matching the aim (protection/nourishment/prosperity), install via nyāsa, then repeat in japa with corresponding visualization (Garuḍa, nourishing radiance, Lakṣmī-lotus).
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Bija/Matṛkā-Nyāsa and protective mantra practice)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Four mantra-clusters appear as glowing syllable-garlands; Garuḍa manifests behind the first cluster, a protective mantra-form behind the second, nourishing radiance/abundance behind the third, and Lakṣmī-Śrī with lotus and coins behind the fourth.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: Garuḍa with spread wings behind Devanagari bījas, separate panels for Puṣṭi and Śrī, rich earthy tones, stylized lotus motifs, sacred calligraphy integrated","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: Lakṣmī-Śrī central with gold-leaf, bīja clusters in cartouches, Garuḍa rendered jewel-toned, embossed ornaments and ornate borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: manuscript-like instructional plate showing bīja clusters with deity vignettes (Garuḍa, Puṣṭi, Śrī), fine linework and soft colors, readable syllables","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: folio with four compartments, each with calligraphy of bījas and a small deity scene; Garuḍa dynamic, Lakṣmī serene on lotus, intricate floral margins"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Madhyamavati","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: घंगदामनुः is read as घम् + गदा-मनुः (orthographic fusion in transmission). श्रियैनमः = श्रिये + नमः. The syllables (कं, टं, etc.) are treated as neuter accusative singular seed-syllable designations.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 25.9-25.12 (mātṛkā/bīja nyāsa framework)
FAQs
It assigns specific bīja-syllable clusters to protective and benefic forces (Garuḍa/Vainateya, nourishing powers, and Śrī), indicating how they are to be invoked in mantra-nyāsa or related ritual recitation.
Beyond narrative theology, it preserves practical ritual technology—seed-syllable groupings, deity-associations, and mantra labels—typical of the Agni Purana’s wide coverage of mantra-vidyā, worship procedure, and applied spiritual disciplines.
Correct invocation of these bīja clusters is framed as conferring protection (via Garuḍa), vitality and nourishment (puṣṭi), and auspicious prosperity (Śrī), supporting purification and favorable outcomes in ritual life.