Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 6
Chapter 244 — चामरादिलक्षणम् / आयुधलक्षणादि
Characteristics of the Fly-whisk and Related Royal Emblems; Weapon Characteristics
तदेव समहीनन्तु प्रोक्तं मध्यकनीयसि मुष्टिग्राहनिमित्तानि मध्ये द्रव्याणि कारयेत्
tadeva samahīnantu proktaṃ madhyakanīyasi muṣṭigrāhanimittāni madhye dravyāṇi kārayet
То же самое наставление даётся и для противника средней или меньшей силы. Ради захвата и контроля кулачного хвата следует приготовить надлежащие вещества и держать их наготове посередине.
Lord Agni
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Concept: Anukūla-yukti: tailoring method to the opponent’s bala (strength) and maintaining preparedness (sajjīkaraṇa) for execution.
Application: In training, classify sparring partners by strength and rehearse grip-control entries; stage permitted aids/equipment in a fixed central spot for quick access.
Khanda Section: Dhanurveda (Martial arts, wrestling, and combat techniques)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A wrestling arena with two fighters; the instructor indicates a fist-seizing technique while assistants keep small bowls/pouches of prepared substances at the center line.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: circular akhāḍā, two wrestlers mid-grip, guru gesturing, small containers of powders/oils placed centrally; bold contours, dynamic limbs.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: stylized wrestlers with ornate borders; central tray of prepared substances highlighted with gold; teacher figure in authoritative stance.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: instructional depiction of hand positions for muṣṭi-grāhaṇa, arrows showing leverage; central placement of substances clearly labeled; clean composition.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: akhāḍā scene with spectators, fighters in clinch, attendant holding small boxes/pouches at the center; fine facial expressions and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तदेव → तत् + एव; समहीनन्तु → सम-हीनम् + तु.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Dhanurveda sections on malla-yuddha, grips (graha), and contest rules; Agni Purana passages on bala-bheda (classification by strength) in combat instruction
FAQs
It gives a practical Dhanurvedic instruction: when dealing with a middling or weaker opponent, prepare and position materials used specifically to enable or counter a fist-grip (muṣṭi-grāha) during wrestling/combat.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana records applied sciences like Dhanurveda and malla-yuddha, including operational details (how to stage a bout and what materials to ready) that resemble a technical manual.
It frames disciplined physical training as a regulated vidyā: controlled technique over brute force, supporting dharmic conduct even in combat by emphasizing method, preparedness, and restraint.