Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 21
Liṅga-māna-ādi-kathana
Measurements and Related Particulars of the Liṅga
स्थिरदीर्घप्रमेयात्तु द्वारगर्भकरात्मिका भागेशञ्चाप्यमीशञ्च देवेज्यन्तुल्यसंज्ञितं
sthiradīrghaprameyāttu dvāragarbhakarātmikā bhāgeśañcāpyamīśañca devejyantulyasaṃjñitaṃ
จากมาตราวัดความยาวอันคงที่ หน่วยนั้นเข้าใจว่าเป็นไปในลักษณะของ ‘ทวาร’ ‘ครรภ์’ และ ‘กร’ อีกทั้งเรียกว่า ‘ภาเคศ’ และ ‘อะมีศ’ และยังมีนามพ้องว่า ‘เทเวชยันตุลยะ’
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana’s technical compendium to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Vastu","practical_application":"Using standardized long-measure terminology (dvāra/garbha/kara etc.) for technical reckoning—either in architectural modules or in astral/temporal calculation where fixed measures and named units are required.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Fixed Long-measure Unit: Synonyms (Dvārā–Garbha–Kara; Bhāgeśa/Amīśa; Devejyantulya)","lookup_keywords":["sthira-dirgha-pramana","dvara-garbha-kara","bhagesha","amisha","devejyantulya"],"quick_summary":"Defines a fixed long-measure and records its technical synonym-set; such naming stabilizes computation and avoids ambiguity when the same unit is referenced across procedures."}
Concept: Śāstric precision: one pramāṇa may carry multiple sanctioned names; correct usage preserves computational and ritual accuracy.
Application: When reading manuals or commissioning work, reconcile synonym-terms to the same fixed unit to prevent measurement mismatch.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha (Graha-nakshatra & measurement/astronomical nomenclature)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A scholar-priest points to a palm-leaf glossary listing the unit and its synonyms; beside it, a measuring rod and a simple diagram of dvāra (door), garbha (sanctum), and kara (hand) indicate applied contexts.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, seated jyotishi-scholar with palm-leaf manuscript showing synonym list, measuring rod and small shrine doorway diagram, subdued temple interior, traditional floral borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold, a manuscript page enlarged with highlighted terms dvāra garbha kara, scholar holding stylus, gold ornamentation around the text panel, deep red background","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, clean educational illustration: a table of synonyms connected by lines to a single unit symbol, small icons for door/sanctum/hand-measure, minimalistic and precise","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly scholar scene with instruments, manuscript open to a lexicon entry, fine calligraphy and marginalia, measuring rod and astrolabe-like tool nearby"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: Sandhi: प्रमेयात्+तु→प्रमेयात्तु; भागेशम्+च+अपि→भागेशञ्चापि; अपि+अमीशम्→अप्यमीशम्; अमीशम्+च→अमीशञ्च.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 54 (measurement vocabulary in Vāstu/Jyotiṣa-adjacent sections)
FAQs
It transmits Jyotiṣa/astronomical-astrological technical nomenclature—multiple synonymic labels used for a specific standard ‘long’ measure (pramāṇa) employed in calculations.
By cataloging specialized synonyms and measurement-terms used in Jyotiṣa, it functions like a technical glossary—showing the Purana’s role as a compendium spanning ritual, science, and scholarly vocabulary.
Correct technical knowledge supports accurate calendrical/ritual timing and computation; in a Purāṇic frame, precision in such standards is treated as aiding dharma-practice and reducing error (doṣa) in observance.