Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 49
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
स तरत्यापदः सर्वा यशः प्राप्नोति चाक्षयं विपुलां श्रियमाप्नोति जयं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमं
sa taratyāpadaḥ sarvā yaśaḥ prāpnoti cākṣayaṃ vipulāṃ śriyamāpnoti jayaṃ prāpnotyanuttamaṃ
அவன் எல்லா ஆபத்துகளையும் கடந்து செல்கிறான்; அழியாத புகழைப் பெறுகிறான், பெரும் செல்வச் செழிப்பை அடைகிறான், ஒப்பற்ற வெற்றியையும் பெறுகிறான்।
Lord Agni (narrating the phala—results/benefits—to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Stotra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Use as a phala-śruti to motivate regular recitation/observance; recite at the close of stotra/japa to reinforce sankalpa for protection, fame, prosperity, and victory.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Stotra/Dharma-phala: Apad-taraṇa, Yaśas, Śrī, Jaya","lookup_keywords":["stotra-phala","āpada","yaśas","śrī","jaya"],"quick_summary":"The verse states the standard fourfold fruit of devotional recitation and righteous observance: protection from calamities, lasting reputation, prosperity, and victory. It functions as a merit-statement to anchor practice in daily life."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprāsa (soft repetition of sounds) with phala-śruti style enumeration
Concept: Śraddhā in stotra/japa and dhārmika conduct yields both worldly welfare (abhyudaya) and stability against adversity.
Application: Frame daily practice with intention: recite, then act ethically; treat success as dharma-supported rather than purely force-driven.
Khanda Section: Stotra-phala / Dharma-phala (Merit and benefits of recitation and righteous observance)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee completing recitation before a small altar; behind him symbolic motifs of calamities receding, a halo of fame, overflowing grain/coins for prosperity, and a victory banner.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style: seated devotee before lamp and kalasha, stylized clouds of misfortune dissolving, Lakshmi-like prosperity motifs and a victory flag, earthy reds and ochres, bold outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: central devotee with prayer beads before deity/altar, gold-leaf halo, embossed symbols—conch, lotus, victory standard, overflowing treasure—rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting: clean linework instructional tableau—devotee finishing stotra, four labeled fruits (āpada-taraṇa, yaśas, śrī, jaya) as cartouches, soft shading and delicate ornament.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtly devotee in a pavilion reciting; allegorical figures representing Fame and Prosperity approach, a banner of victory in the background, fine detailing and pastel palette."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तरत्यापदः = तरति + आपदः; चाक्षयम् = च + अक्षयम्; श्रियमाप्नोति = श्रियम् + आप्नोति; प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् = प्राप्नोति + अनुत्तमम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: stotra-phala sections in later/adjacent adhyāyas on japa, dāna, vrata-phala
FAQs
This is a phala-śruti statement: it teaches the expected outcomes of disciplined religious practice (typically stotra/mantra-japa or observance) as protection from misfortune, lasting renown, prosperity, and victory.
By documenting phala-śruti outcomes alongside procedures, the Agni Purana functions as a practical handbook—linking ritual/discipline with worldly and spiritual results (security, social reputation, wealth, success).
It asserts that sustained dharmic practice purifies obstacles (āpadaḥ) and generates enduring merit (akṣaya-yaśas), manifesting as auspicious fortune (śrī) and decisive success (jaya).