Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 42
Chapter 31 — मार्जनविधानं
The Procedure of Mārjana / Purificatory Sprinkling
यथा विष्णुर्जगत्सर्वं सदेवासुरमानुषं तेन सत्येन दुष्टानि शममस्य व्रजन्तु वै
yathā viṣṇurjagatsarvaṃ sadevāsuramānuṣaṃ tena satyena duṣṭāni śamamasya vrajantu vai
దేవులు, అసురులు, మనుష్యులతో కూడిన సమస్త జగత్తును విష్ణువు వ్యాపించి ఉన్నట్లే, ఆ సత్యబలంతో దీనికి సంబంధించిన దుష్టశక్తులు నిశ్చయంగా శమించుగాక।
Lord Agni (instructing a protective/prayoga-style formula within the Agni Purana’s instructional narration)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Satya-kriyā (truth-act) protective formula: recited to pacify hostile forces (dūṣaṇa, bhūta, abhichāra) by invoking a cosmic truth about Viṣṇu’s pervasion.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Viṣṇu-Vyāpti Satya-Śānti Prayoga","lookup_keywords":["satya","Viṣṇu vyāpti","jagat sarvam","śānti","duṣṭa"],"quick_summary":"A truth-formula: because Viṣṇu pervades all beings, that सत्य is invoked to neutralize wicked influences; used as a pacificatory utterance within rakṣā-vidhi."}
Alamkara Type: Arthāntaranyāsa (reasoning by a stated universal principle)
Concept: Vyāpti of the Supreme (sarva-vyāpin Viṣṇu) as ontological truth supporting śānti.
Application: Use the statement of pervasion as a contemplative anchor; in ritual, pair with sprinkling (prokṣaṇa) or protective gestures to ‘settle’ disturbances.
Khanda Section: Mantra-prayoga & Raksha-vidhi (Protective truth-formulae within Puja/Prayoga sections)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm cosmic tableau: Viṣṇu’s presence subtly pervades devas, asuras, and humans; dark forces dissolve into tranquility as the truth-formula is uttered.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Viṣṇu as an all-pervading blue radiance filling three groups—devas, asuras, humans—while shadowy malevolent forms fade, lotus and conch motifs, serene faces.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Viṣṇu central with expansive gold aura touching surrounding figures of devas/asuras/humans, evil forms shrinking at the edge, rich gold work emphasizing ‘pervasion’.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional ‘cosmic pervasion’ composition: three clusters labeled, a unifying aura field, minimal dramatic action, emphasis on clarity and symmetry.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly yet cosmic scene with diverse beings, a translucent blue wash indicating Viṣṇu’s pervasion, malevolent figures retreating, fine detailing and floral borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विष्णुर्जगत्सर्वं = विष्णुः + जगत् + सर्वम् (ः + ज → र्; final -t before s). सदेवासुरमानुषं = स + देवासुरमानुषम् (internal compounding).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 31 (satya-based rakṣā formulas continuing in 31.43–31.44)
FAQs
It teaches a rakṣā/śānti mantra-prayoga that invokes satya-bala (the power of a true statement) grounded in Viṣṇu’s cosmic pervasion to pacify harmful influences.
Beyond mythic narration, it preserves applied liturgical technology—short, functional formulas used for protection and pacification—showing the text’s coverage of practical ritual procedures alongside theology.
It frames protection as arising from alignment with truth (satya) and divine order (Viṣṇu’s all-pervasion), implying that spiritual integrity and right invocation conduce to peace and the cessation of hostile forces.