Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 7
Chapter 228 — स्वप्नाध्यायः
Svapnādhāyaḥ / Chapter on Dreams
दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमानामुत्पातानाञ्च दर्शनं देवद्विजातिभूपानां गुरूणाङ्कोप एव च
divyāntarīkṣabhaumānāmutpātānāñca darśanaṃ devadvijātibhūpānāṃ gurūṇāṅkopa eva ca
தெய்வ, ஆகாய, பூமி சார்ந்த உற்பாதங்களின் தோற்றம்/காணுதல்; மேலும் தேவர்கள், இருபிறப்பினர், அரசர்கள், குருக்கள் ஆகியோரின் கோபம்—இவை அனைத்தும் பெரும் அபசகுன நிமித்தங்களாக அறியப்படுகின்றன।
Lord Agni (in discourse to Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purāṇa’s common narration frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Arthashastra","secondary_vidya":"Jyotisha","practical_application":"For royal administration: monitor omens (celestial/atmospheric/terrestrial) and social-religious displeasure (gods, brahmins, teachers) as early-warning signals to perform appeasement rites, policy correction, and public order measures.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Utpāta-bheda and Social Omens for Rājadharma","lookup_keywords":["utpata","divya antariksha bhauma","nimitta-shastra","raja-dharma","guru-kopa"],"quick_summary":"Portents are classified by sphere (celestial, atmospheric, terrestrial), and even the anger of deities, brahmins, kings, and teachers is treated as an omen requiring remedial action and governance correction."}
Concept: Ruler’s duty to read nimittas (signs) and maintain harmony with divine, learned, and pedagogical authorities.
Application: Institutionalize omen-reporting, consult astrologer/ritual experts, pacify offended stakeholders, and rectify adharma in governance.
Khanda Section: Rājadharma & Nimitta-śāstra (Omens and Statecraft)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A king in council receives reports of celestial and terrestrial portents while priests and teachers show concern; ominous sky signs and disturbed earth are depicted as warnings.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, royal court scene with astrologer-priest pointing to ominous sky (comets, halos), earth cracks and strange animals as bhauma-utpāta, brahmins and guru with stern expressions, flat bold colors, traditional ornamentation","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, seated king with ministers, gold-leaf detailing on throne and ornaments, priest indicating celestial omens, symbolic clouds and comet, devotional-polished finish","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, fine linework court tableau, labeled categories divya/antariksha/bhauma as scroll-like captions, restrained palette, instructional composition","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed durbar with naturalistic sky showing comet and unusual birds, courtiers reacting, margins with floral motifs, precise architecture and textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दिव्य-अन्तरीक्ष-भौमानाम् + उत्पातानाम् + च → दिव्यान्तरीक्षभौमानामुत्पातानाञ्च; गुरूणाम् + कोपः → गुरूणाङ्कोपः (अनुस्वार/ङ्-आदेश sandhi).
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Nimitta/utpāta sections in Rājadharma context; Agni Purana: Śānti-prāyaścitta (appeasement/expiation) topics
FAQs
It classifies omens (utpāta) into three domains—celestial, atmospheric, and terrestrial—and adds social-spiritual indicators (anger of gods, Brahmins, rulers, and gurus) as actionable signs for decision-making.
It shows the Purāṇa integrating nimitta-śāstra (omenology) with rājadharma (governance), treating natural phenomena and institutional authority (priests, kings, teachers) as part of a comprehensive diagnostic system for public welfare.
Such portents and the displeasure of revered authorities are framed as dharmic warnings—signals to correct conduct, perform appeasement, and restore harmony to avert negative outcomes.