Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 6
Aghīrāstra-ādi-Śānti-kalpaḥ
Rite for Pacification of Aghora-Astra and Other Weapons
घृतेन लक्षपातेन उत्पाते भुमिजे हितम् घृतगुग्गुलुहोमे च सर्वोत्पातादिमर्दनम्
ghṛtena lakṣapātena utpāte bhumije hitam ghṛtagugguluhome ca sarvotpātādimardanam
பூமியில் தோன்றும் (பார்த்திவ) உற்பாதத்தில் நெய்யால் லட்சம் ஆஹுதிகள் நன்மை தரும். மேலும் நெய் மற்றும் குக்குலு கொண்டு செய்யும் ஹோமம் எல்லா உற்பாதங்களையும் முதலியவற்றையும் அடக்கும்.
Lord Agni (in dialogue addressed to Vasiṣṭha, the common frame of the Agni Purāṇa)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vrata","secondary_vidya":"Ayurveda","practical_application":"Homa-based prāyaścitta/śānti for terrestrial calamities using ghee (lakṣa offerings) and a combined ghee–guggulu homa for broad-spectrum omen suppression.","sutra_style":true}
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Dosha: Vata
Concept: Prāyaścitta through fire-offering: transforming collective fear and disorder into ritual order, using purificatory substances (ghṛta, guggulu).
Application: During terrestrial crises, perform ghṛta-homa at scale; add guggulu for a dhūpana-like protective layer, aligning with both ritual and hygienic sensibilities.
Khanda Section: Utpāta-śānti / Prāyaścitta and Homa-vidhi (Ritual appeasement for omens and calamities)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A large homa with repeated ghee offerings; beside the altar, resinous guggulu is added, producing fragrant smoke that spreads through the space, while people seek relief from a terrestrial calamity sign.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: thick incense-like smoke from guggulu, priest pouring ghee, community gathered, earth motif (cracked ground or storm) in background, strong contrasts and ritual implements emphasized.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: glowing fire with gold highlights, bowls of ghee and guggulu resin, smoke rendered as decorative curls, patrons in reverent pose, ornate frame and auspicious symbols.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clear depiction of materials—ghṛta ladle, guggulu pieces, sequence of adding resin to fire, calm instructional scene with fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtyard homa with drifting aromatic smoke, attendants carrying resin boxes, scribe noting counts, detailed architecture and textiles, subtle depiction of calamity outside the pavilion."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Malkauns","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: bhumije → bhūmi-je; ghṛtagugguluhome → ghṛta-guggulu-home; sarvotpātādimardanam → sarva-utpāta-ādi-mardanam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 320 (utpāta-śānti homa variants)
FAQs
It prescribes utpāta-śānti: performing extensive ghee oblations (lakṣa-homa) for earth-born omens, and specifically a ghṛta–guggulu homa as a general rite to suppress portents.
It shows the Purāṇa functioning as a practical manual: alongside theology, it preserves applied ritual technology—quantified homa prescriptions and specific substances (ghee, guggulu) used for omen-remediation.
The rite is framed as a śānti/prāyaścitta measure: by sacrificial offering and purificatory smoke, adverse karmic indications manifesting as omens are pacified and the environment is ritually restored.