Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 67
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
आदित्येत्यृक् च सम्राजं जप्त्वा वादे जयी भवेत् महीति च चतुष्केण मुच्यते महतो भयात्
ādityetyṛk ca samrājaṃ japtvā vāde jayī bhavet mahīti ca catuṣkeṇa mucyate mahato bhayāt
Tendo recitado como japa o Ṛk que começa com «Āditya …», juntamente com o mantra «Samrāj», a pessoa torna-se vitoriosa no debate. E pela recitação quádrupla de «Mahī …», liberta-se de grande temor.
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s mantra-prayoga section)
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Alamkara Type: Anuprāsa (mantraic phonetic force implied)
Concept: Speech and courage are cultivable powers; mantra-japa is presented as a means to stabilize mind, sharpen vāk, and overcome bhaya.
Application: Before debate or intimidating situations, perform focused japa: ‘Āditya…’ with ‘Samrāj’; for acute fear, recite ‘Mahī…’ four times with steady breath.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Protective hymns and japa for victory and fear-removal)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar-devotee performs japa before entering a debate hall; in another vignette, the same person recites ‘Mahī…’ four times as a protective aura dispels looming fear.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: debate hall with seated paṇḍitas, central figure with japa-mālā and radiant solar halo; second panel shows dark fear-forms dissolving under a luminous mantra-circle; bold outlines, warm palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central scholar with gold halo, palm-leaf manuscript and mālā; ornate throne-like seat for ‘Samrāj’ motif; gold foil mantra-aura; fear-dispelling vignette with protective mandala.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: didactic composition—left: japa posture and count; right: sabhā debate scene; bottom: ‘Mahī’ catuṣka shown as four beads highlighted; delicate lines and soft colors.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtly munāẓara-like debate assembly, the protagonist quietly counting beads; a subtle luminous wash around him indicating mantra power; fine textiles and architectural detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: आदित्येत्यृक् = आदित्य + इति + ऋक्; भवेत् महीति = भवेत् + मही + इति.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Mantra-vidyā sections on japa-phala and rakṣā; Agni Purana: Sūrya-mantra and ādhidaivika remedies
FAQs
It teaches specific mantra-prayoga: japa of the “Āditya…” ṛk with the “Samrāj” mantra for victory in debate, and a fourfold recitation of the “Mahī…” mantra for protection from great fear.
Alongside theology and cosmology, the Agni Purana catalogs practical, outcome-oriented applications of Vedic material—here, using named ṛks/mantras as prescriptive tools for social success (vāda-jaya) and crisis-protection (bhaya-nivṛtti).
The verse frames disciplined japa as a means of invoking protective and empowering sacred speech (mantra-śakti), yielding both worldly benefit (victory) and purification/relief from fear through reliance on Vedic recitation.