Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 29
Mantras for the Parasol and Other Royal/Worship Emblems (छत्रादिमन्त्रादयः)
शर्वेण जगतश् चैव सारेण त्वं विनिर्मितः नन्दकस्यापरां मूर्तिं स्मर शत्रुनिवर्हण
śarveṇa jagataś caiva sāreṇa tvaṃ vinirmitaḥ nandakasyāparāṃ mūrtiṃ smara śatrunivarhaṇa
நீ சர்வன் (சிவன்) ஆலும், உலகின் சாரத்தாலும் உருவாக்கப்பட்டவன். ஓ பகைநீக்கி, நந்தகத்தின் மற்ற (அபர) வடிவை நினைவு கொள்।
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in mantra-prayoga style)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Shilpa","practical_application":"Protective invocation identifying the empowered object/agent as fashioned by Śarva and cosmic essence; contemplative remembrance (smara) of Nandaka’s ‘other form’ for enemy-destruction.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Śarva-kṛta rakṣā-sādhana and Nandaka-mūrti-smaraṇa","lookup_keywords":["Sarva-nirmita","sara-jagat","Nandaka-murti","shatru-nivarhana","raksha-prayoga"],"quick_summary":"Declares the protective agent as made by Śarva and the universe’s essence, then instructs remembrance of Nandaka’s further form as an enemy-destroying contemplation."}
Alamkara Type: Tattva-udghoṣa (declarative identification) + sambodhana
Weapon Type: Sword (Nandaka)
Concept: Dhyāna (smaraṇa) of a consecrated divine weapon-form channels protective power; the object is grounded in cosmic ‘sāra’.
Application: During rakṣā-prayoga, visualize Nandaka in its ‘other’ form while reciting; treat the emblem/weapon as divinely empowered for warding enemies.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Mantra-prayoga (Protective invocation and deity-identification)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A consecrated sword-form (Nandaka) appears as a radiant anthropomorphic weapon-deity; Śiva (Śarva) is shown as the empowering artisan/cosmic source, while enemies are symbolically restrained or dispersed.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, anthropomorphic sword-deity with halo, Śarva in the background bestowing power, ritual setting with lamps, enemies fading at the edges, bold outlines and traditional ornaments","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central Nandaka as radiant sword with gold embossing, Śiva as Śarva above or beside, rich jewelry and gold leaf, protective aura encircling devotees","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean visualization-focused composition: Nandaka mūrti with labeled attributes, priest/adept in dhyāna posture, subtle cosmic ‘sāra’ motifs, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, mystical workshop/court scene where Śarva empowers a jeweled sword, the sword shown with a luminous presence, enemies in the distance subdued, intricate detailing and refined palette"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kedar","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: jagataś caiva → jagataḥ ca eva; nandakasyāparām → nandakasya aparām; śatrunivarhaṇa → śatru-nivarhaṇa
Related Themes: Agni Purana sections on āyudha-devatā visualization, rakṣā-mantras, and Śaiva/Vaiṣṇava syncretic identifications
FAQs
It teaches mantra-prayoga through dhāraṇā: identifying a protective power as universe-essence, then invoking/meditating on Nandaka’s “other form” for enemy-subduing protection.
It exemplifies the text’s practical ritual technology—linking theology (Śiva/Śarva, cosmic essence) with applied spiritual practice (weapon-deity contemplation) used for protection and victory.
Meditating on a divine weapon-form as a manifestation of cosmic essence is presented as a purifying, protective act that strengthens dharma and removes hostile forces (inner and outer) through sacred remembrance.