Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 9
Chapter 100 — द्वारप्रतिष्ठाकथनम्
Dvāra-pratiṣṭhā-kathana: Procedure for Door Consecration
न्यूनादिदोषमोषार्थं हेतितो जुहुयाच्च्छतं दिग्बलिम्पूर्ववद्धुत्वा प्रदद्याद्दक्षिणादिकं
nyūnādidoṣamoṣārthaṃ hetito juhuyāccchataṃ digbalimpūrvavaddhutvā pradadyāddakṣiṇādikaṃ
Para remover falhas como a insuficiência no rito, devem-se oferecer ao fogo cem oblações acompanhadas do mantra da arma (heti-mantra). Em seguida, como antes, tendo feito as oferendas bali às direções, deve-se entregar a dakṣiṇā (retribuição ritual) e o restante prescrito.
Lord Agni (in instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the dominant Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Prāyaścitta within pūjā/homa: correcting ritual deficiencies (nyūna-ādi doṣa) through a fixed oblation-count with hetimantra, followed by digbali and dakṣiṇā.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Prāyaścitta-homa for Nyūna-ādi Doṣa with Hetimantra; Digbali and Dakṣiṇā","lookup_keywords":["prāyaścitta","nyūna-doṣa","hetimantra","digbali","dakṣiṇā"],"quick_summary":"If the rite suffers deficiency or similar faults, perform a 100-āhuti corrective homa with the weapon-mantra, then complete the directional bali and give the prescribed fees to restore ritual wholeness."}
Weapon Type: Generic ‘heti’ (weapon) as mantra-symbol; not a battlefield weapon instruction.
Concept: Ritual error is not ignored; it is acknowledged and repaired through prescribed expiation (prāyaścitta) and completion acts (bali, dakṣiṇā).
Application: When omissions occur, do not improvise: use the stated corrective homa count, then finish digbali and give dakṣiṇā to close the rite properly.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Prayashchitta and Homa-vidhi)
Primary Rasa: śānta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A corrective fire-offering: the priest performs 100 oblations with a protective weapon-mantra, then places bali offerings in the directions and finally presents dakṣiṇā to officiants.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, homa-kuṇḍa blazing, priest chanting hetimantra, directional guardians indicated at the eight directions receiving bali, serene temple setting, rhythmic repetition implied by repeated ladle gestures.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold work: central fire-altar, priest offering āhutis, eight directional bali plates around, dakṣiṇā (coins/cloth) presented with ornate detailing, gold highlights on flames and vessels.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, diagrammatic clarity: circular layout showing digbali positions, priest at center with homa implements, a small inset showing dakṣiṇā handover; soft colors and precise lines.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: detailed yajña scene with attendants holding bali trays at cardinal points, priest counting offerings, patron presenting dakṣiṇā, architectural pavilion backdrop, fine textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: juhuyāccchataṃ → juhuyāt śatam; pradadyāddakṣiṇādikaṃ → pradadyāt dakṣiṇa-ādikam; digbalim treated as dik-balim.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 100 (homa counts and subsidiary offerings); Agni Purana 101 (pratiṣṭhā sequences where prāyaścitta may be required)
FAQs
It prescribes a corrective rite for ritual defects: perform 100 fire oblations with the ‘weapon’ (heti) mantra, then complete the standard directional bali offerings and give the required dakṣiṇā (ritual fees/gifts).
It exemplifies the text’s procedural ritual manual aspect—covering not only worship but also error-correction protocols (prāyaścitta), including mantras, counts of oblations, bali to directions, and obligatory fees.
By formally expiating deficiencies in a rite through mantra-backed oblations, bali, and dakṣiṇā, the performer restores ritual completeness (pūrṇatā), removes doṣa, and safeguards the intended merit (puṇya) from being diminished.