Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 29
Chapter 246 — वास्तुलक्षणम्
Characteristics of Building-sites / Vāstu
गोमांसमुदकञ्चेति सप्तरात्रं निधापयेत् उत्सेकं सर्ववृक्षाणां फलपुष्पादिवृद्धिदं
gomāṃsamudakañceti saptarātraṃ nidhāpayet utsekaṃ sarvavṛkṣāṇāṃ phalapuṣpādivṛddhidaṃ
गोमांसमुदकं चैतत् सप्तरात्रं निधापयेत्। तदुत्सेकः सर्ववृक्षाणां फलपुष्पादिवृद्धिदः॥
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in encyclopedic topics)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Fermented/steeped animal-based drench preparation for orchards: soak cow meat in water for seven nights to create a growth-promoting liquid for fruit and flower increase.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Seven-night steeped go-māṃsa udaka drench for fruit-flower increase","lookup_keywords":["go-māṃsa","udaka","sapta-rātra","utseka","phala-puṣpa-vṛddhi"],"quick_summary":"Soak cow meat in water for seven nights and use the resulting liquid as a drench for trees. It is said to promote fruits, flowers, and overall vigor."}
Concept: Kāla (time) as an active ingredient: seven-night maturation to transform a substance into a potent input.
Application: Allow preparations to mature/steep before application; respect prescribed durations for efficacy.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Vṛkṣāyurveda (horticultural and agrarian remedies)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A covered earthen jar marked for seven nights contains meat and water; after maturation, the liquid is poured around multiple trees in an orchard to enhance flowers and fruits.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, large earthen pot with lid, seven night-moon symbols around it, gardener ladling dark steep liquor to tree roots, trees shown with blossoms and fruits, stylized orchard rows","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate jar with gold highlights, orchard scene with symmetrical trees bearing flowers and fruits, attendant pouring drench, decorative border with seven small moon motifs","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, step-by-step panels: placing go-māṃsa in water, sealing jar, seven-night wait indicated, then utseka at roots; clean instructional clarity","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed earthenware jar in a garden courtyard, attendants measuring days on a small tally, then applying liquid to trees; fine botanical detail and patterned ground"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गोमांसमुदकञ्चेति = गो-मांस-मुदकम् च इति; सप्तरात्रं = सप्त-रात्रम्; फलपुष्पादिवृद्धिदं = फल-पुष्प-आदि-वृद्धि-दम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 246 (maturation/soaking preparations; seka/utseka methods)
FAQs
A practical vṛkṣāyurvedic procedure: steeping/fermenting cow meat in water for seven nights and using the resulting liquid as a root-drench to stimulate flowering and fruiting in trees.
It shows the text’s scope beyond theology by preserving applied knowledge—agronomy/horticulture (vṛkṣāyurveda)—alongside ritual, dharma, and other sciences.
By increasing fruit and flower yield, it supports offerings, hospitality, and sustenance—activities traditionally linked with merit (puṇya) through nourishment of beings and support of ritual life.