Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 6
Chapter 323 — The Six-Limbed Aghora Astras (षडङ्गान्यघोरस्त्राणि)
त्रिंशल्लक्षं जपेन्मन्त्रं होमं कुर्याद्दशांशतः गुग्गुलामृतयुक्तेन सिद्धो ऽसिद्धो ऽथ सर्वकृत्
triṃśallakṣaṃ japenmantraṃ homaṃ kuryāddaśāṃśataḥ guggulāmṛtayuktena siddho 'siddho 'tha sarvakṛt
மந்திரத்தை முப்பது லட்சம் முறை ஜபித்து, அதன் பத்தில் ஒரு பங்கு அளவு ஹோமம் செய்ய வேண்டும். குக்குலும் அமிர்தமும் கலந்த ஆஹுதிகளால் சாதகர் சித்தி பெறுவான்; முன்பு அசித்தனாயினும் எல்லா நோக்கங்களையும் நிறைவேற்ற வல்லவனாவான்।
Lord Agni (in dialogue addressed to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Mantra-sadhana regimen: fixed japa count (30 lakhs) followed by dashamsha-homa, specifying oblation substances (guggulu, amrita) for siddhi.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Japa-laksha and Dashamsha-homa with Guggulu–Amrita oblations","lookup_keywords":["trimsal-laksha-japa","dashamsha-homa","guggulu-havis","amrita-yukta","mantra-siddhi"],"quick_summary":"Complete 30-lakh mantra repetitions, then perform homa equal to one-tenth of the japa count. Using guggulu and amrita in oblations is said to confer siddhi and broad accomplishment of aims."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Sankhya-niyama (quantified discipline) and karma-samyoga: siddhi is framed as the fruit of sustained repetition plus homa as confirmatory ‘sealing’ act.
Application: Design a sadhana plan: daily japa quota to reach 30 lakhs, then schedule dashamsha-homa with specified havis; maintain purity, consistency, and accurate counting.
Khanda Section: Mantra-sadhana & Homa-vidhi (Tantric/Mantric Ritual Procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A practitioner seated with mala completes vast japa counts, then performs a homa where guggulu resin and amrita (nectar/guduchi) are offered into a bright fire, with counting marks and ritual vessels arranged neatly.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, sacred fire altar with tall flames, priest offering guggulu and amrita from a ladle, mala and palm-leaf tally nearby, warm ochres and reds, stylized smoke and mantra syllables in the background.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, homa-kunda with gold-highlighted flames, priest in white, ornate vessels, guggulu lumps and amrita pot depicted, heavy gold borders and halo-like aura around the fire.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional scene: left shows japa with mala and counting board, right shows dashamsha-homa with labeled items (guggulu, amrita), fine linework and soft colors.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate ritual courtyard, scholar-priest with rosary and ledger of counts, fire altar in center, assistants holding resin and a nectar vessel, delicate architectural details and textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: japenmantraṃ = japet + mantram; kuryāddaśāṃśataḥ = kuryāt + daśāṃśataḥ; siddho 'siddho = siddhaḥ + asiddhaḥ; triṃśallakṣaṃ = triṃśat + lakṣam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: homa-vidhi and havis-dravya discussions in mantra-tantra sections; Agni Purana: mantra-siddhi lakshana and japa-niyama passages (adjacent chapters)
FAQs
It prescribes a sādhanā protocol: complete 30 lakh mantra-japa, then perform homa equal to one-tenth of the japa count, using oblations prepared with guggulu and amṛta to generate mantra-siddhi.
Beyond mythology, it records a practical, numbers-based ritual manual (japa-to-homa proportion and specified substances), illustrating how the Agni Purana functions as a compendium of applied religious technology (prayoga) alongside other sciences.
The verse frames disciplined repetition plus consecrated fire-offering as a purifier and empowerer: even an ‘unsuccessful’ practitioner becomes ‘siddha,’ gaining efficacy to accomplish intended spiritual and worldly aims.