Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 27
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
जपन्निन्द्रमिति स्नातो वैश्यदेवन्तु सप्तकं मुञ्चत्याज्यं तथा जुह्वत् सकलं किल्विषं नरः
japannindramiti snāto vaiśyadevantu saptakaṃ muñcatyājyaṃ tathā juhvat sakalaṃ kilviṣaṃ naraḥ
“ఇంద్రం…”తో ప్రారంభమయ్యే మంత్రాన్ని జపిస్తూ స్నానం చేసి, అనంతరం వైశ్వదేవ సప్తకాన్ని ఆచరించి, అగ్నిలో నెయ్యి ఆహుతి సమర్పిస్తే, మనిషి సమస్త పాపాన్ని విడిచిపెడతాడు।
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purana narration to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Daily/occasional purification through integrated ritual: mantra-snana, sevenfold Vaiśvadeva offering, and homa with ājya to remove kīlbiṣa (ritual/moral taint).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Indram—Snāna + Saptaka Vaiśvadeva + Ājya-homa for kīlbiṣa-kṣaya","lookup_keywords":["indram iti","snāna mantra","vaiśvadeva saptaka","ājya homa","kīlbiṣa"],"quick_summary":"Bathe while reciting the ‘indram…’ mantra, then perform the sevenfold Vaiśvadeva and offer ghee into fire. This combined rite is stated to remove total impurity/sin."}
Concept: Śauca (purity) is achieved through coordinated body (snāna), speech (mantra), and action (homa/offerings); fire is the transformative medium for kīlbiṣa-kṣaya.
Application: Adopt a structured daily/periodic observance: bathe with mantra, maintain household offerings (Vaiśvadeva), and perform simple ājya-homa when appropriate.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Snana–Homa–Vaishvadeva Prayoga / Ritual Observances)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder bathes while chanting, then stands before a homa fire offering ghee; nearby are arranged the seven Vaiśvadeva offerings, symbolizing comprehensive purification.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, domestic ritual courtyard: bathing scene transitioning to homa-kuṇḍa with tall stylized flames, priest/householder offering ājya, seven offering bowls labeled for Vaiśvadeva, warm earthy palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central homa fire with embossed gold flames, householder pouring ghee, ornate ritual vessels, gold border; small inset of snāna with mantra scroll","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clean didactic layout: sequence of steps (snāna with japa, sevenfold offerings, ājya-homa), precise depiction of implements (sruc, ājya-pātra, kuṇḍa)","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed household ritual scene with fine utensils, fire altar, ghee ladle mid-pour, attendants arranging offerings, architectural backdrop with delicate patterns"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: japannindramiti = japan + indram + iti; vaiśyadevantu = vaiśyadevam + tu; muñcatyājyaṃ = muñcati + ājyam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 258 (Pūjā-vidhi: snāna–homa–vaiśvadeva)
FAQs
It prescribes a practical purification sequence: mantra-japa during bathing, followed by the sevenfold Vaiśvadeva and ghee oblations (homa), presented as a means of expiation.
It exemplifies the text’s procedural coverage of daily/occasional rites—linking mantra practice, domestic offerings, and fire ritual into a compact rule of ritual discipline (ācāra) and prāyaścitta.
The verse states that this combined practice (snāna with japa + Vaiśvadeva + ājya-homa) removes “kilviṣa” (sin/demerit), emphasizing purification and restoration of ritual and moral purity.