Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 8
Purification Concerning the Unsanctified
Asaṃskṛta) and Related Cases (असंस्कृतादिशौचम्
धर्म एको व्रजत्येनं यत्र क्वचन गामिनं श्वः कार्यमद्य कुर्वीत पूर्वाह्णे चापराह्णिकं
dharma eko vrajatyenaṃ yatra kvacana gāminaṃ śvaḥ kāryamadya kurvīta pūrvāhṇe cāparāhṇikaṃ
धर्म एको व्रजत्येनं यत्र क्वचन गामिनम्। श्वः कार्यम् अद्य कुर्वीत, पूर्वाह्णे चापराह्णिकम्।
Lord Agni (instructional narration in the Agni Purana’s niti/rajadharma stream)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Arthashastra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Use dharma as the guiding constant in travel and uncertainty; practice time-management and prompt execution—do tasks early to avoid delay and failure.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Dharma as Companion; Timely Action (Kāla-nīti)","lookup_keywords":["rājadharma","nīti","kāla","dharma sahāya","procrastination"],"quick_summary":"Dharma alone is said to accompany a person everywhere; therefore one should act promptly—complete tomorrow’s work today and afternoon work in the forenoon."}
Concept: Kāla (timeliness) is integral to dharma and success; procrastination undermines duty and order.
Application: Adopt a daily regimen: advance planning, early execution, and prioritizing dharmic obligations before leisure or uncertainty intervenes.
Khanda Section: Rajadharma / Niti-shastra (Ethics of conduct and timely action)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: utsaha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A traveler setting out with minimal possessions while a radiant personification of Dharma walks beside him; in parallel, a householder completes tasks early in the day—writing accounts, preparing offerings—before afternoon arrives.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, allegorical Dharma figure accompanying a traveler, second vignette of early-day work, bold outlines, symbolic sun position indicating forenoon","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Dharma personified with gold halo beside a traveler, ornate yet didactic, secondary panel showing orderly household tasks completed early, rich colors and gold accents","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional time-management tableau with clear morning/afternoon cues (sun angle), neat domestic and administrative details, calm palette","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, refined narrative split-scene: traveler with allegorical companion, and a clerk/householder finishing work early, architectural depth and delicate linework"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: व्रजत्येनं = व्रजति एनम्; कार्यमद्य = कार्यम् अद्य; चापराह्णिकं = च अपराह्णिकम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Nīti/rājadharma materials; Agni Purana: Dharma definitions and conduct rules
FAQs
It teaches niti (practical ethics): dharma is the only enduring companion, so duties should be performed early—tomorrow’s work today, and afternoon duties already in the forenoon.
Alongside rituals, cosmology, and specialized sciences, the Agni Purana also preserves governance-and-conduct literature (rajadharma/niti), offering actionable guidance on discipline, duty, and daily scheduling.
Prompt performance of duty reduces negligence (pramāda) and delay, strengthening dharmic merit; since only dharma follows one beyond changing circumstances, timely action becomes a form of spiritual prudence.