Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 3
नगरादिवास्तुकथनं
Discourse on Vāstu for Cities and Related Settlements
सती वसुमती नन्दा सुभद्राथ मनोरमा उत्तरा द्वादशान्याश् च एकाशीत्यङ्घ्रिकारिका
satī vasumatī nandā subhadrātha manoramā uttarā dvādaśānyāś ca ekāśītyaṅghrikārikā
คือ สตี วสุมตี นันดา สุภัททรา และมโนรมะ; อุตตรา; และยังมีนามอื่นอีกสิบสองประการ—ดังนี้จึงเป็นชุด ‘อังคฺฆริ-การิกา’ แปดสิบเอ็ด (วรรค/บทช่วยจำแห่งนาม) ครบถ้วน
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purāṇa narration to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Stotra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Using a structured name-list (nāma-mālā) for japa, archana, and memorized recitation; the ‘aṅghri-kārikā’ format aids mnemonic worship.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Devī Nāma-mālā (Aṅghri-kārikā set): Satī–Uttarā etc.","lookup_keywords":["Satī","Vasumatī","Nandā","Subhadrā","Manoramā","nāma-mālā"],"quick_summary":"A sequence of Devī epithets is given as part of an 81-item mnemonic set. Such lists function as ready-made material for worship, recitation, and name-based meditation."}
Alamkara Type: Anuprasa (soft phonetic recurrence across names)
Concept: Nāma (divine name) as an accessible support for devotion and concentration; many names express one reality through attributes.
Application: Perform japa/archana by reciting the name-sequence daily; use one chosen name (iṣṭa-nāma) for focused meditation.
Khanda Section: Stotra-nama-mala (Names and epithets used in hymns/recitation)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A worshipper recites a garland of Devī names from a palm-leaf manuscript while offering flowers; the Devī appears as a radiant, benevolent presence.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Devī seated on lotus, devotee chanting from manuscript, flower offerings, names suggested as decorative script bands around the figure","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Devī richly ornamented with gold work, devotee offering garland, the names Satī, Vasumatī, Nandā, Subhadrā, Manoramā, Uttarā inscribed in ornate cartouches","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clean devotional scene with emphasis on the manuscript and recitation posture, subtle haloed Devī, gentle palette","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate indoor shrine scene, devotee reading a list of names, fine textiles and incense smoke, Devī apparition softly luminous"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: subhadrātha resolved as subhadrā atha. dvādaśānyāś resolved as dvādaśa anyāḥ (vowel sandhi). ekāśītyaṅghri- resolved as ekāśīti-aṅghri-.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: nāma-stotra and devī-pūjā sections (contextual)
FAQs
It supplies a structured set of Devī-names intended for stotra-style recitation (nāma-japa/pāṭha), presented as part of an enumerated mnemonic sequence.
Alongside law, ritual, and other sciences, the Agni Purāṇa also catalogs practical devotional tools—name-lists and hymn-structures—used for worship, memorization, and liturgical chanting.
Reciting and remembering Devī’s auspicious epithets is treated as a purifying bhakti-practice that supports merit (puṇya), protection, and steadiness of mind through sacred remembrance.