Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 13
जीर्णोद्धारः (Jīrṇoddhāra) — Renovation and Ritual Handling of Defective Liṅgas and Old Shrines
सत्त्वः कोपीह यः कोपिलिङ्गमाश्रित्य तिष्ठति लिङ्गन्त्यक्त्वा शिवाज्ञाभिर्यत्रेष्टं तत्र गच्छतु
sattvaḥ kopīha yaḥ kopiliṅgamāśritya tiṣṭhati liṅgantyaktvā śivājñābhiryatreṣṭaṃ tatra gacchatu
ผู้ใดในที่นี้มีความพิโรธและอาศัยโคปลึงค์อยู่ ให้ผู้นั้นละลึงค์นั้นเสีย แล้วด้วยพระบัญชาของพระศิวะจงไปยังสถานที่ใดก็ตามตามที่ปรารถนา
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic ritual instruction, traditionally to Vasiṣṭha)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Kopa-liṅga and the rule for abandoning wrath in worship","lookup_keywords":["kopa-liṅga","krodha in pūjā","śiva-ājñā","ritual inauspiciousness","liṅga worship conduct"],"quick_summary":"The verse frames anger as incompatible with stable worship: one who abides in wrath connected with a ‘kopa-liṅga’ should abandon that condition and proceed as directed by Śiva’s ordinance."}
Concept: Krodha (wrath) disrupts sādhana; dharma in worship includes emotional discipline and readiness to relinquish an inauspicious attachment.
Application: If anger arises during pūjā, pause, perform śānti/withdrawal, and resume only after restoring śama; do not ‘anchor’ worship in a wrathful state.
Khanda Section: Shiva-linga Puja-vidhi (Lingodbhava/Linga-mahatmya oriented ritual instruction)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee with a tense, angry expression stands near a liṅga; a calm Śiva-figure or symbolic command (script/gesture) directs him to leave that wrathful stance and proceed to a serene place for worship.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, contrasting emotions: devotee in red-toned aura of anger near a liṅga, Śiva’s calm commanding gesture guiding him toward a cool blue-green sanctum, stylized flames of kopa fading into lotus calm","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central liṅga with two zones: left shows wrathful devotee with darker tones, right shows serene worship with gold-highlighted calm; Śiva’s directive presence above, ornate gold work emphasizing transition to peace","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, narrative clarity: sequence panel—(1) anger near liṅga, (2) abandonment/stepping away, (3) resuming worship in calm; delicate expressions, instructional captions","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtyard shrine scene: an agitated man turning away from a small liṅga pavilion, guided by a sage/priest holding a palm-leaf injunction of Śiva, refined architecture and subdued palette"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कोपीह = कोपी + इह; कोपिलिङ्गमाश्रित्य = कोपिलिङ्गम् + आश्रित्य; लिङ्गन्त्यक्त्वा = लिङ्गम् + त्यक्त्वा; शिवाज्ञाभिर्यत्रेष्टं = शिवाज्ञाभिः + यत्र + इष्टम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 103 (śānti-kalpa and purification steps that counter inauspiciousness)
FAQs
It gives a procedural injunction about a specific liṅga-type (Kopa-liṅga): one who has resorted to it should relinquish/leave it and then proceed in accordance with Śiva’s directive to the appropriate desired place—indicating regulated movement/transition within liṅga-ritual contexts.
It exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s catalog-like coverage of specialized ritual categories (distinct liṅga forms and their handling), showing how it preserves granular temple/vrata procedures alongside theology—typical of its encyclopedic ritual-vidhi sections.
The verse frames correct conduct as obedience to Śiva’s injunctions: relinquishing a wrath-associated attachment (kopa) and acting under divine rule supports purification and prevents ritual transgression (doṣa) in Śaiva worship.