Varaha Purana 59.1: Adhyaya 59, Shloka 1
The Obstacle-Removing Vow
Procedure for Worship of Vināyaka
अगस्त्य उवाच । अथाविघ्नकरं राजन् कथयामि शृणुष्व मे । येन सम्यक् कृतेंऽपि न विघ्नमुपजायते ॥ ५९.१ ॥
agastya uvāca | athāvighnakaraṃ rājan kathayāmi śṛṇuṣva me | yena samyak kṛtenāpi na vighnam upajāyate || 59.1 ||
अगस्त्य उवाच—अथ राजन् अविघ्नकरं उपायं कथयामि; मम वचनं शृणु। येन सम्यक् कृतकर्मणि अपि विघ्नं नोपजायते॥
Agastya
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":true,"speaker_role":"instructor","key_question":"What is the avighna-karaṇa (means of preventing obstacles) so that no impediment arises even after a rite is properly performed?"}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"prayaschitta","instruction_summary":"Agastya introduces an avighna procedure—an obstacle-removing observance to safeguard the successful completion of duly performed rites.","karmic_consequence":"Following the taught avighna method prevents ritual failure and the arising of impediments; neglect leaves one vulnerable to vighnas despite correct performance."}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"dharma (ritual efficacy)","core_concept":"Even correct action may be hindered; dharma includes protective upāyas that secure fruition.","practical_application":"Before/alongside major rites, adopt prescribed avighna measures (vrata/dāna/homa) to stabilize outcomes."}
Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Ritual Procedure","Dharma-shastra"]
Primary Rasa: śānta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 59.59.2-5 (details of the avighna-vrata and its precedent)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage (Agastya) addresses a king in a calm teaching posture, introducing an obstacle-removing ritual method.","item_prompts":["Agastya with kamaṇḍalu and staff","seated king listening attentively","palm-leaf manuscript or ritual implements nearby","quiet āśrama or courtly pavilion"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Agastya as compact, radiant ṛṣi with kamaṇḍalu; the king seated respectfully; warm earthy palette; minimal background with stylized foliage.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style: Agastya and king in frontal composition; ornate jewelry on the king; subtle gold-leaf halo for the sage; ritual vessels placed prominently.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: delicate linework; serene faces; Agastya gesturing in upadeśa-mudrā; soft architectural backdrop.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari style: intimate teaching scene in a hillside āśrama; cool greens; expressive eyes; simple props (kamaṇḍalu, manuscript)."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"didactic and steady","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"clear, instructive, reassuring"}
FAQs
It reflects a common Purāṇic concern with the reliability of rites and vows, introducing a procedural discourse on preventing impediments—an important theme in Dharma and ritual literature.
No geographic location is named in this verse; it functions as a thematic introduction rather than a site-specific description.
The verse emphasizes attentive learning and correct method: even properly executed actions may face obstacles, so one should seek and apply preventive guidance grounded in disciplined instruction.
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