Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 11
Utpāta-śānti
Pacification of Portents
दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमादिसमुत्पातार्दना इमाः दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमन्तु अद्भुतं त्रिविधं शृणु
divyāntarīkṣabhaumādisamutpātārdanā imāḥ divyāntarīkṣabhaumantu adbhutaṃ trividhaṃ śṛṇu
Таковы знамения, порождающие бедствия, возникающие в небесной, воздушной и земной сферах. Теперь выслушай тройное деление чудес/предзнаменований: небесные, воздушные и земные.
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Classifying omens (adbhuta/utpāta) by realm—celestial, atmospheric, terrestrial—to decide appropriate śānti responses and risk assessment for polity/household.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Threefold division of Utpāta/Adbhuta: Divya–Āntarīkṣa–Bhauma","lookup_keywords":["utpāta","adbhuta","divya","āntarīkṣa","bhauma"],"quick_summary":"Portents are organized into three domains—celestial, atmospheric, and terrestrial—forming the basic taxonomy for nimitta interpretation and subsequent pacificatory rites."}
Concept: Systematic classification is prerequisite to correct interpretation; omens are read through domain-based taxonomy.
Application: When an unusual event occurs, first place it in divya/āntarīkṣa/bhauma category before judging severity and choosing śānti.
Khanda Section: Nimitta-shastra (Utpāta–Adbhuta Lakṣaṇa / Omens and Portents)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher points to three realms—sky of gods, mid-sky of clouds, and earth—explaining that portents arise in each and must be classified accordingly.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, tripartite composition: upper celestial band with planets, middle band with clouds and birds, lower band with earth and settlements; a sage instructing disciples, bold outlines and flat color fields","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, sage seated on a throne-like seat, three circular medallions showing divya/āntarīkṣa/bhauma, gold embellishment on halos and borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, diagrammatic instructional scene with labeled three-tier cosmos, sage with palm-leaf manuscript, delicate shading and precise detailing","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholarly gathering with an illustrated cosmological chart divided into three registers, fine calligraphy-like annotations, architectural interior"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमादिसमुत्पातार्दना → दिव्य-अन्तरीक्ष-भौम-आदि-समुत्पात-अर्दनाः; दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमन्तु → दिव्य-अन्तरीक्ष-भौमम् + तु
Related Themes: Agni Purana 262 (Utpāta–Adbhuta lakṣaṇa sequence)
FAQs
It teaches the nimitta-shāstra framework for reading portents by classifying adbhuta/utpāta into three domains—celestial (divya), atmospheric (antarīkṣa), and terrestrial (bhauma)—as a basis for prognosis and response.
By systematizing omen-lore (adbhuta/utpāta) into a clear taxonomy, it shows the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic coverage beyond devotion—into prognostics, cosmological observation, and applied interpretive sciences used in governance and ritual decision-making.
Recognizing afflictive portents as signals for corrective action supports dharma-protection: it encourages timely pacificatory measures (śānti) and ethical vigilance to mitigate impending suffering for individuals and communities.