Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 6
Chapter 323 — The Six-Limbed Aghora Astras (षडङ्गान्यघोरस्त्राणि)
त्रिंशल्लक्षं जपेन्मन्त्रं होमं कुर्याद्दशांशतः गुग्गुलामृतयुक्तेन सिद्धो ऽसिद्धो ऽथ सर्वकृत्
triṃśallakṣaṃ japenmantraṃ homaṃ kuryāddaśāṃśataḥ guggulāmṛtayuktena siddho 'siddho 'tha sarvakṛt
Следует повторить мантру тридцать лакхов (три миллиона раз), а затем совершить огненное приношение (homa) в количестве одной десятой от этого числа. При подношениях, соединённых с гуггулу (guggulu) и амритой (amṛta), человек становится достигшим — даже если прежде не достигал — и обретает способность осуществлять все цели.
Lord Agni (in dialogue addressed to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Mantra-sadhana regimen: fixed japa count (30 lakhs) followed by dashamsha-homa, specifying oblation substances (guggulu, amrita) for siddhi.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Japa-laksha and Dashamsha-homa with Guggulu–Amrita oblations","lookup_keywords":["trimsal-laksha-japa","dashamsha-homa","guggulu-havis","amrita-yukta","mantra-siddhi"],"quick_summary":"Complete 30-lakh mantra repetitions, then perform homa equal to one-tenth of the japa count. Using guggulu and amrita in oblations is said to confer siddhi and broad accomplishment of aims."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Sankhya-niyama (quantified discipline) and karma-samyoga: siddhi is framed as the fruit of sustained repetition plus homa as confirmatory ‘sealing’ act.
Application: Design a sadhana plan: daily japa quota to reach 30 lakhs, then schedule dashamsha-homa with specified havis; maintain purity, consistency, and accurate counting.
Khanda Section: Mantra-sadhana & Homa-vidhi (Tantric/Mantric Ritual Procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A practitioner seated with mala completes vast japa counts, then performs a homa where guggulu resin and amrita (nectar/guduchi) are offered into a bright fire, with counting marks and ritual vessels arranged neatly.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, sacred fire altar with tall flames, priest offering guggulu and amrita from a ladle, mala and palm-leaf tally nearby, warm ochres and reds, stylized smoke and mantra syllables in the background.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, homa-kunda with gold-highlighted flames, priest in white, ornate vessels, guggulu lumps and amrita pot depicted, heavy gold borders and halo-like aura around the fire.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional scene: left shows japa with mala and counting board, right shows dashamsha-homa with labeled items (guggulu, amrita), fine linework and soft colors.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate ritual courtyard, scholar-priest with rosary and ledger of counts, fire altar in center, assistants holding resin and a nectar vessel, delicate architectural details and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: japenmantraṃ = japet + mantram; kuryāddaśāṃśataḥ = kuryāt + daśāṃśataḥ; siddho 'siddho = siddhaḥ + asiddhaḥ; triṃśallakṣaṃ = triṃśat + lakṣam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: homa-vidhi and havis-dravya discussions in mantra-tantra sections; Agni Purana: mantra-siddhi lakshana and japa-niyama passages (adjacent chapters)
FAQs
It prescribes a sādhanā protocol: complete 30 lakh mantra-japa, then perform homa equal to one-tenth of the japa count, using oblations prepared with guggulu and amṛta to generate mantra-siddhi.
Beyond mythology, it records a practical, numbers-based ritual manual (japa-to-homa proportion and specified substances), illustrating how the Agni Purana functions as a compendium of applied religious technology (prayoga) alongside other sciences.
The verse frames disciplined repetition plus consecrated fire-offering as a purifier and empowerer: even an ‘unsuccessful’ practitioner becomes ‘siddha,’ gaining efficacy to accomplish intended spiritual and worldly aims.