Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 5
Chapter 31 — मार्जनविधानं
The Procedure of Mārjana / Purificatory Sprinkling
मन्त्रजं फलमश्नुते इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः सुखं ब्रह्माप्नुयान्नरः इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः त्रिविक्रमाय रामाय वैकुण्ठाय नराय च नमस्कृत्य प्रवक्ष्यामि यत्तत् सिध्यतु मे वचः
mantrajaṃ phalamaśnute iti kha, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ sukhaṃ brahmāpnuyānnaraḥ iti kha, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ trivikramāya rāmāya vaikuṇṭhāya narāya ca namaskṛtya pravakṣyāmi yattat sidhyatu me vacaḥ
«Ele frui o fruto nascido do mantra»—assim se lê na recensão Kha (conforme o manuscrito colacionado e assinalado). «Um homem pode alcançar a bem-aventurança e o Brahman»—assim se lê na recensão Kha. Tendo-me prostrado diante de Trivikrama, de Rāma, de Vaikuṇṭha e de Nara, passarei agora a expor—que esse ensinamento se cumpra e que minhas palavras se realizem.
Lord Agni (narrating the Agni Purana’s instruction; mangala invocation within the discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Mangala-acharana before teaching/ritual: invoke Vishnu-forms to remove obstacles and ensure siddhi of recitation, study, and mantra-prayoga.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Mangala-acharana to Trivikrama–Rama–Vaikuntha–Nara for mantra-siddhi","lookup_keywords":["mangala-acharana","trivikrama","vaikuntha","nara","mantra-phala"],"quick_summary":"The speaker begins with obeisance to Vishnu-forms to secure success (siddhi) of the exposition and to affirm mantra-born fruit leading to sukha and brahma-prapti."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprasa (name-string invocation)
Concept: Mantra-phala and siddhi depend on proper invocation, humility, and alignment with dharma; ultimate fruit is sukha and brahman-realization.
Application: Begin study/ritual with pranama and sankalpa for obstacle-removal; treat teaching as a sacred act requiring purity of speech.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidhi and Phala-shruti (Invocation / Mangala-acharana)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Type: Loka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A rishi-author seated with palm-leaf manuscript, hands in namaskara, invoking Trivikrama, Rama, Vaikuntha-Narayana, and Nara before beginning instruction; a subtle aura of siddhi around the text.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, rishi in saffron seated on a wooden asana, palm-leaf manuscript, behind him Vishnu as Trivikrama with one foot raised, Rama with bow, Vaikuntha-Narayana four-armed, Nara as serene ascetic; rich ochres, greens, bold outlines, sacred lamp glow","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central rishi offering namaskara to a golden Vaikuntha-Narayana with embossed gold halo, flanked by Trivikrama and Rama; ornate arch, jewel tones, heavy gold work, devotional composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean linework and soft shading, instructional opening scene: author-sage with manuscript, small icon-panels of Trivikrama/Rama/Vaikuntha/Nara above; delicate borders, muted palette, emphasis on text and gesture","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholar-sage in a study with manuscript and inkpot, invoking four divine forms appearing in cloud medallions; fine detailing, architectural interior, subdued gold, precise faces and textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: फलमश्नुते = फलम् + अश्नुते; ब्रह्माप्नुयात् = ब्रह्म + आप्नुयात्; यत्तत् = यत् + तत् (सन्धि-लोप/संयोग). पाठचिह्न ‘इति ख, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः’ को संपादकीय-टिप्पणी रूपेण ग्रहणम्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana mantra-vidhi sections on nyasa/kavacha and phala-shruti framing (general); Agni Purana stotra/nama-kathana passages (general)
FAQs
It gives the ritual framing for mantra-prayoga: mantra yields a specific fruit (phala), and an opening Vaishnava salutation (namaskāra) is performed so the exposition/recitation succeeds.
It models the Purana’s method of instruction—linking practical technique (mantra efficacy and phala) with formal textual protocol (mangala invocation and variant readings), typical of the Agni Purana’s wide-ranging, manual-like coverage.
It states that mantra-practice produces merit and can culminate in bliss and Brahman-attainment, while the salutation functions as a sanctifying act ensuring success (siddhi) of the teaching and the speaker’s words.