Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 13
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
मुच्यते सर्वपापेभ्यो गदी वाप्यगदो भवेत् य इच्छेच्छाश्वतं कामं मित्रं प्राज्ञं पुरन्दरं
mucyate sarvapāpebhyo gadī vāpyagado bhavet ya icchecchāśvataṃ kāmaṃ mitraṃ prājñaṃ purandaraṃ
Он освобождается от всех грехов; и становится либо носителем палицы (могучим воином), либо свободным от болезни. Кто желает непреходящего исполнения желаний, пусть ищет Пурандару (Индру) как мудрого и дружественного союзника.
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha, in the usual Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Phala-śruti of protective hymn practice: liberation from sins, attainment of strength/valor (gada-dhāritva) or freedom from disease; counsel to seek Indra (Purandara) as enduring wish-fulfiller and ally.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Phala-śruti: pāpa-mokṣa, ārogya/śakti, and Indra (Purandara) as mitra","lookup_keywords":["phala-śruti","sarva-pāpa-mukti","gada","agada ārogya","Purandara Indra"],"quick_summary":"The text states fruits of the recitation: purification from sin, either warrior-like power or disease-free health; for lasting fulfillment, one is directed toward Purandara (Indra) as a wise, friendly support."}
Weapon Type: Mace (Gadā)
Concept: Merit (puṇya) and protection arise from right recitation and alignment with deva-support; ‘mitra’ emphasizes righteous alliance and wise patronage rather than mere power-seeking.
Application: Orient desires toward stable, dharmic aims; cultivate ‘mitra’ qualities (friendliness, wisdom) and seek protective support through Indra-oriented devotion/recitation.
Khanda Section: Mantra-stotra and Phala-śruti (Protective Hymns and Merit Statements)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee recites protective hymns; sins depicted as dark vapors dissolving; the devotee becomes radiant and strong, holding a mace, while Indra (Purandara) appears as a benevolent ally granting enduring boons.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Indra enthroned with vajra and Airāvata, devotee below with mace and purified aura, dark pāpa-clouds dispersing, bold colors and iconic symmetry.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Indra with gold-embossed crown and ornaments, devotee receiving boon, gold leaf highlighting aura and mace, rich jewel tones, phala-śruti theme.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear didactic composition: before/after purification, devotee gaining strength and health, Indra as friendly counselor-king, fine lines and soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly celestial scene with Indra as king, devotee presented with a mace, subtle allegory of disease and sin fading, intricate textiles and architectural backdrop."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वाप्यगदो = वा + अपि + अगदः; य इच्छेच्छाश्वतम् = यः + इच्छेत् + शाश्वतम् (त् + श → च्छ; visarga sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana phala-śruti conventions following protective ṛk recitations in 258.x; Agni Purana Indra-related stotra/mantra mentions in other mantra-vidhi portions
FAQs
It gives the phala (practical result) of Indra/Purandara-stuti: recitation/propitiation leads to pāpa-kṣaya (removal of sin) and worldly attainments such as strength (gadī) and health (agada).
It illustrates how the Agni Purana pairs devotional practice (stotra) with concrete outcomes—ethical (sin-removal), social-political (Indra as ally/mitra), and bodily well-being (freedom from disease)—showing its wide scope beyond mythology.
The verse emphasizes pāpa-vimocana (karmic purification) through devotion, presenting Indra-stuti as a means to cleanse past demerit while also supporting dharmic prosperity and protection.