Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 42
Svāyambhuva-vaṁśa-varṇanam
Description of the Lineage of Svāyambhuva Manu
महादेवप्रसादेन तपसा भाविता सती स्तकपाठः धर्मश् चैवानिलोनल इति ख, ग, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः धरिष इति ग, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः मरणस्तथेति ग, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः जातः सनत्कुमारत इति ग, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः युवती इति ग, चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः अजैकपादहिर्ब्रघ्नस्त्वष्टा रुद्राश् च सत्तम
mahādevaprasādena tapasā bhāvitā satī stakapāṭhaḥ dharmaś caivānilonala iti kha, ga, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ dhariṣa iti ga, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ maraṇastatheti ga, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ jātaḥ sanatkumārata iti ga, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ yuvatī iti ga, cihnitapustakapāṭhaḥ ajaikapādahirbraghnastvaṣṭā rudrāś ca sattama
ด้วยพระกรุณาแห่งมหาเทวะ และด้วยฤทธิ์ตบะที่ทำให้สมบูรณ์ สตีผู้ทรงศีลนั้น—โอผู้ประเสริฐ—ได้บังเกิดให้ปรากฏ อชัยกปาทะ อหิรพุธนยะ ตวษฏฤ และหมู่รุทระทั้งหลาย.
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic cosmology to a sage, traditionally Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Cosmology","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Genealogical-cosmogonic recall used in pūjā, stotra, and manvantara narration; supports identification of Rudra forms in ritual.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Manifestation of Ajaikapāda, Ahirbudhnya, Tvaṣṭṛ and Rudras by Mahādeva’s Grace","lookup_keywords":["mahadeva prasada","tapas","sati","ajaikapada","ahirbudhnya"],"quick_summary":"Through Mahādeva’s grace and tapas, divine beings are manifested—specifically Ajaikapāda, Ahirbudhnya, Tvaṣṭṛ, and Rudra hosts—placing them within cosmogonic genealogy."}
Concept: Tapas empowered by īśvara-prasāda becomes a causal instrument for manifestation and attainment.
Application: Positions austerity and devotion as efficacious; used to justify vrata/tapas practices aimed at divine favor.
Khanda Section: Cosmogony & Deva-genealogies (Rudra/Aditya/Vasu lineages)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Satī performing tapas; Mahādeva bestowing grace; from the ascetic radiance emerge Ajaikapāda, Ahirbudhnya, Tvaṣṭṛ, and Rudra forms.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Satī in austere posture near sacred fire, Mahādeva blessing with raised hand, luminous emanations forming Ajaikapāda and Ahirbudhnya as Rudra aspects, stylized clouds and aura bands","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central Mahādeva with gold halo, Satī in penance at side, emerging deities in small medallions with gold foil, rich reds and greens, temple-like framing","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, delicate depiction of tapas scene with clear icon labels for Ajaikapāda and Ahirbudhnya, soft gradients, instructional composition showing sequence: tapas → grace → manifestation","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, ascetic grove with Satī seated, Shiva appearing in a radiant cloud, deities emerging as finely painted figures with subtle halos, detailed foliage and courtly palette"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: Verse text contains extensive critical-apparatus notes (पाठभेद/चिह्नितपुस्तकपाठः) which are not part of the metrical pada stream; analyzed only the main readable padas: महादेवप्रसादेन तपसा भाविता सती ... अजैकपादः अहिर्ब्रघ्नः त्वष्टा रुद्राः च सत्तम.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 18 (Rudra/Deva genealogies)
FAQs
This verse primarily transmits classificatory knowledge—identifying specific Rudra-deities (Ajaikapāda, Ahirbudhnya) and Tvaṣṭṛ within a cosmological enumeration used in Purāṇic recitation and deity-indexing.
It functions as a catalog-entry within the Purāṇa’s wide-ranging compendium, preserving Vedic-Purāṇic deity lists and lineages that support later sections on worship, mantra-identification, and mythic history.
Remembering and reciting divine names and their manifestations is presented in Purāṇic tradition as purifying (smṛti/saṅkīrtana), strengthening devotion and aligning the devotee with the cosmic order (dharma).