Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 11
Nīrājana-vidhiḥ
Procedure of Nīrājana / Auspicious Lamp-Waving and Royal Propitiation
तव चापि जयान्नित्यं मम सम्पठ्यतां शुभं प्रसीद राज्ञां विप्राणां प्रजानामपि सर्वशः
tava cāpi jayānnityaṃ mama sampaṭhyatāṃ śubhaṃ prasīda rājñāṃ viprāṇāṃ prajānāmapi sarvaśaḥ
మీ విజయమూ నిత్యంగా నిలిచియుండుగాక. నా ఈ శుభవచనం సంపూర్ణంగా పఠింపబడుగాక; రాజులపై, విప్రులపై, సమస్త ప్రజలపై సర్వతోముఖంగా ప్రసన్నుడవు.
Lord Agni (customary Agni Purana narrator) addressing the recipient of the mantra/stuti within the chapter’s victory-benediction context
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Stotra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Use as a closing benediction in royal or public rites to invoke sustained victory and social harmony for rulers, Brahmins, and subjects.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Rāja-maṅgala: Sarva-jana-prasāda-vijaya-āśīrvāda","lookup_keywords":["jaya","prasāda","rājā","vipra","prajā"],"quick_summary":"A universal benediction asking for constant victory and divine favor equally upon king, Brahmins, and the populace; suited to concluding recitations in state and temple contexts."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprasa
Concept: Rāja-dharma as welfare of all varṇas and prajā; legitimacy through universal benevolence.
Application: Frame governance and ritual speech as inclusive—seeking prosperity and protection for the entire polity, not only the ruler.
Khanda Section: Rajadharma / Raja-stuti and Mangala-prayoga (Benediction for rulers and society)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A courtly benediction scene: a sage recites auspicious words before a seated king, with Brahmin elders and common people assembled, symbolizing universal grace and victory.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, temple-hall setting, a rishi with palm-leaf manuscript blessing a crowned king, rows of brāhmaṇas and prajā behind, warm mineral reds and ochres, stylized eyes, auspicious lamps, serene mood.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central enthroned king with parasol and attendants, a sage offering blessing gesture, gold-leaf halo accents, ornate jewelry, symmetrical composition, inscription-like mantra band.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined linework, soft pastel court scene, rishi reciting maṅgala, king listening with folded hands, detailed textiles, minimal background architecture, instructional calm.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, durbar scene with calligraphic cartouche for the benediction, naturalistic faces, patterned carpets, sage addressing king, courtiers and scholars present, balanced palette."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चापि = च + अपि; जयान्नित्यं = जयात् + नित्यम् (त् + न → न्न); प्रजानामपि = प्रजानाम् + अपि.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: rājadharma-prakaraṇa (royal duties and auspicious formulas); Agni Purana: śānti/maṅgala-prayoga sections
FAQs
It gives a practical recitation-instruction: the auspicious utterance should be recited fully and regularly (nityam, sampaṭhyatām) to invoke sustained victory and favor for rulers, priests, and the populace.
Alongside theology, the Agni Purana also preserves applied royal-religious utilities—public welfare benedictions and victory-prayers that link spiritual practice with governance (raja), priestly order (vipra), and civic society (praja).
Regular, complete recitation of an auspicious formula is presented as a merit-bearing act that attracts divine grace (prasāda), stabilizing success and well-being across all social strata.