Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 2
Aśvāyurveda
Medical Science of Horses
शुभे दिने श्रीधरञ्च श्रियमुच्चैःश्रवाश् च तं हयराजं समभ्यर्च्य सावित्रैर् जुजुयाद्घृतं
śubhe dine śrīdharañca śriyamuccaiḥśravāś ca taṃ hayarājaṃ samabhyarcya sāvitrair jujuyādghṛtaṃ
Num dia auspicioso, após venerar devidamente Śrīdhara (Viṣṇu), Śrī (Lakṣmī) e Uccaiḥśravas—o rei dos cavalos—deve-se oferecer ghee no fogo, recitando os mantras Sāvitrī (Gāyatrī).
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Performing a horse-protective śānti: choose an auspicious day, worship Viṣṇu (Śrīdhara), Lakṣmī, and Uccaiḥśravas, then offer ghee oblations with Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī recitation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Aśvaśānti Homa with Sāvitrī (Gāyatrī) after Worship of Śrīdhara–Śrī–Uccaiḥśravas","lookup_keywords":["Śrīdhara","Uccaiḥśravas","Sāvitrī","ghṛta-homa","śubha-dina"],"quick_summary":"On an auspicious day, worship Viṣṇu, Lakṣmī, and the divine horse Uccaiḥśravas, then perform ghee oblations while chanting the Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī for pacification and protection."}
Concept: Śānti through mantra and homa aligns human action with cosmic order (ṛta/dharma) for protection.
Application: Use structured ritual (time-selection, worship, oblation, mantra) to cultivate disciplined intention and communal assurance in high-stakes care.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ritual Worship and Homa Procedures)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A homa altar on an auspicious day: worship of Viṣṇu (Śrīdhara), Lakṣmī, and Uccaiḥśravas; ghee poured into fire as Sāvitrī is chanted.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, homa kuṇḍa with bright flames, priest offering ghṛta, Viṣṇu and Lakṣmī depicted in iconic panel, white Uccaiḥśravas horse beside, bold outlines and saturated colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style, central homa scene with gold leaf flames and ornaments, Viṣṇu-Lakṣmī enthroned with gold halos, Uccaiḥśravas as luminous white horse, ornate arch and rich textiles.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, clear ritual layout: altar, ladle, ghee pot, priest posture, deities in framed vignette, soft gradients and delicate detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly ritual setting with fire altar, attendants, priest pouring ghee, white horse with jeweled harness, architectural pavilion, fine naturalistic rendering."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: श्रीधरञ्च = श्रीधरम् च; श्रियमुच्चैःश्रवाश्च = श्रियम् उच्चैःश्रवाः च; जुजुयाद्घृतं = जुजुयात् घृतम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 290 (Aśvaśānti procedures continuing)
FAQs
It prescribes a specific ritual sequence: choose an auspicious day, worship Viṣṇu (Śrīdhara), Lakṣmī (Śrī), and Uccaiḥśravas (Hayarāja), then perform a ghee-homa while reciting Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī mantras.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s practical ritual manual aspect—cataloging deity-specific worship, auspicious timing, and mantra-linked homa methods alongside its many other domains (policy, medicine, arts, and more).
Worship of Viṣṇu and Lakṣmī coupled with Sāvitrī-mantra ghee oblations is presented as a purificatory and prosperity-oriented rite, aligning the performer with auspiciousness (śubha) and merit (puṇya) through mantra and fire-offering.