Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 14
Chapter 9 — श्रीरामावतारकथनम् (Śrī Rāmāvatāra-kathanam) | Hanumān’s Ocean-Crossing, Sītā-Darśana, and the Setu Plan
मणिं कथां गृहीत्वाह हनूमान्नेष्यते पतिः अथवा ते त्वरा काचित् पृष्ठमारुह मे शुभे
maṇiṃ kathāṃ gṛhītvāha hanūmānneṣyate patiḥ athavā te tvarā kācit pṛṣṭhamāruha me śubhe
Tomando a joia e a mensagem, Hanumān disse: «Teu esposo será trazido (até ti). Ou, se tens alguma urgência, ó senhora auspiciosa, monta sobre as minhas costas.»
Hanuman
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Alamkara Type: Vākya-vibhāga (alternative proposal: ‘either…or…’)
Concept: Sevā with prudence: combine proof (token/message) with capability (rescue plan), but keep the principal goal (Rāma’s rightful reunion) central.
Application: In crisis response, secure verification (token/ID) and present contingency plans without abandoning the rightful chain of action.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Ramayana-Katha (Narrative Section: Ramayana episode within Agni Purana)
Primary Rasa: veera
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Hanumān receives Sītā’s jewel and message, then gestures to his back offering to carry her; Sītā appears hesitant yet hopeful in a grove setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Ashoka grove with stylized trees, Hanumān kneeling to receive the jewel, broad expressive gestures offering his back, saturated reds/ochres, devotional aura","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Sītā with ornate halo and gold leaf, Hanumān with folded humility receiving the jewel, gold-highlighted jewel prominent, decorative borders, rich temple aesthetic","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined faces, clear depiction of jewel handover and the back-ride offer, gentle gradients, narrative clarity over ornament","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed garden with flowering trees, Sītā handing a jewel to Hanumān, subtle gesture indicating ‘mount my back’, intricate textiles and jewelry, fine brushwork"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: gṛhītvāha = gṛhītvā + āha; hanūmānneṣyate = hanūmān + neṣyate (n-sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 9 (Hanumān–Sītā dialogue sequence)
FAQs
No ritual vidyā is taught here; the verse conveys practical assurance and the logistics of rescue—Hanumān receives the token/message and offers immediate transport.
It shows that the Agni Purana is not only a compendium of rituals and sciences but also preserves major Itihasa narratives (Ramayana), integrating dharma, devotion, and exemplary conduct into its wide-ranging coverage.
Hanumān’s offer exemplifies selfless service (sevā) and unwavering devotion (bhakti), presenting the ideal of acting swiftly for dharma and for the protection of the virtuous.