Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 39
Ayuta–Lakṣa–Koṭi Fire-offerings (अयुतलक्षकोटिहोमाः) — Graha-yajña Vidhi
तथा जन्मनि जन्मनीति ङ गृहादौ मण्डपे वाथेति ख गृहादौ मण्डपे चैवमिति ञ पुत्रार्थराज्यविजयभुक्तिमुक्त्यादीति ख , ङ च चतुर्हस्तं चाष्टहस्तं कुण्डन्द्वादश च द्विजाः पञ्चविंशं षोडशं वा पटे द्वारे चतुष्टयं
tathā janmani janmanīti ṅa gṛhādau maṇḍape vātheti kha gṛhādau maṇḍape caivamiti ña putrārtharājyavijayabhuktimuktyādīti kha , ṅa ca caturhastaṃ cāṣṭahastaṃ kuṇḍandvādaśa ca dvijāḥ pañcaviṃśaṃ ṣoḍaśaṃ vā paṭe dvāre catuṣṭayaṃ
இவ்வாறே பிறவி பிறவியாக (இந்நியமங்கள்) பொருந்தும்; இல்லத்திலும் மண்டபத்திலும் கூட—என்று கூறப்பட்டுள்ளது. புதல்வேண்டல், அரசாட்சி, அரசவெற்றி, போகம், மோக்ஷம் முதலிய நோக்கங்களுக்கும் இதே விதி. ஓ த்விஜர்களே, குண்டம் நான்கு ஹஸ்தம் அல்லது எட்டு ஹஸ்தம் அளவாக இருக்க வேண்டும்; மேலும் பட்டம் (திரை) மற்றும் வாசலின் அளவுகள் நான்கு-நான்கு தொகுதிகளாக, தேவைக்கேற்ப பன்னிரண்டு, பதினாறு அல்லது இருபத்தைந்து (அலகுகள்) எனக் கூறப்பட்டுள்ளன.
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s vāstu/ritual-architecture sections)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vastu","secondary_vidya":"Shilpa","practical_application":"Design specifications for ritual spaces: kuṇḍa size (4 or 8 hastas) and proportional measurements for paṭa (screen/cloth partition) and dvāra (doorway) for rites aimed at progeny, sovereignty, victory, enjoyment, and liberation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Maṇḍapa–Kuṇḍa measurements and paṭa/dvāra proportions","lookup_keywords":["vāstu","maṇḍapa","kuṇḍa-māna","hastamāna","paṭa-dvāra"],"quick_summary":"Ritual architecture is standardized: prescribe kuṇḍa dimensions (4 or 8 cubits) and modular measures for screens and doorways, applicable in domestic and pavilion settings for varied aims."}
Concept: Sacred efficacy is supported by correct form (ākṛti) and measure (māna) of the ritual environment; repeatability ‘from birth to birth’ implies enduring rule-based tradition.
Application: When constructing a homa pavilion at home or in a temple precinct, follow standardized hastamāna modules for safety, flow, and ritual correctness.
Khanda Section: Vāstu-Śāstra / Maṇḍapa-Kuṇḍa-Nirmāṇa (Temple & ritual architecture)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A measured plan of a homa-maṇḍapa: a square/rectangular pavilion with a central kuṇḍa labeled 4-hasta and 8-hasta options; a paṭa screen and a doorway shown with modular sets of four and alternative unit counts (12/16/25).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural aesthetic applied to architectural diagram: stylized pavilion plan, central fire-pit, bold outlines, traditional motifs framing measurement marks, priests indicating measures with cords","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting with gold borders: ritual pavilion rendered frontally, central kuṇḍa, decorative doorway, measurement cords highlighted with gold, rich temple interior feel","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style technical illustration: clean orthographic plan and elevation of maṇḍapa, kuṇḍa sizes annotated, paṭa and dvāra proportions shown in neat grids, minimal background","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature of architects and priests drafting a pavilion plan on paper/cloth, compasses and measuring cords, the maṇḍapa under construction in background with precise geometry"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: Text contains manuscript markers (ङ/ख/ञ) and variant readings; core sandhi resolved: चाष्टहस्तम् = च + अष्टहस्तम्; कुण्डन्द्वादश = कुण्डम् + द्वादश (म् + द् → न्द्).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 167 (maṇḍapa/kuṇḍa-nirmāṇa context)
FAQs
It gives vāstu/ritual-specification guidance: standardized size options for the homa fire-pit (kuṇḍa) in cubits (hastas) and related proportional measures for ritual screens (paṭa) and doorways in a maṇḍapa or house setting, tied to specific desired results (putra, rājya, vijaya, bhukti, mukti).
Alongside theology and devotion, the Agni Purana preserves practical technical canons—here, architectural and ritual engineering details (dimensions, proportional sets, site context like house/maṇḍapa), showing it functions as a compendium spanning sacred aims and applied design rules.
By aligning ritual space (maṇḍapa/kuṇḍa/dvāra) with prescribed measures, the rite is believed to become properly 'formed' (sādhaka-friendly), enhancing efficacy for both worldly goals (prosperity, victory) and higher ends (mukti), and generating merit through correct performance.