Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 49
Chapter 59 — अधिवासनकथनं
Adhivāsana: The Rite of Inviting and Stabilizing Hari’s Presence
हुत्वाग्निं हुतमिति कुण्डेग्निं प्रणयेद्बुधः अग्निप्रणयने मन्त्रस्त्वमग्ने ह्य् अग्निरुच्यते
hutvāgniṃ hutamiti kuṇḍegniṃ praṇayedbudhaḥ agnipraṇayane mantrastvamagne hy agnirucyate
เมื่อถวายลงในไฟพร้อมกล่าวว่า “หุตัม” (“ได้ถวายแล้ว”) ผู้รู้พึงทำพิธีอัคนิ-ประณยนะ คืออัญเชิญไฟเข้าสู่กุณฑะ (หลุมไฟ). มนต์สำหรับอัคนิ-ประณยนะคือ “ตฺวํ อคฺเน …” เพราะในพิธีนั้นเรียกอัคนีว่า ‘อัคนี’ โดยตรง
Lord Agni (traditional frame: Agni instructing Vasiṣṭha)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Agni-praṇayana mantra and ‘hutam’ offering in kuṇḍa","lookup_keywords":["agni-praṇayana","hutam","kuṇḍa","tvam agne mantra","homa-vidhi"],"quick_summary":"After an initial oblation marked by ‘hutam’, the officiant performs agni-praṇayana—bringing and establishing the fire in the pit—reciting the ‘tvam agne…’ mantra."}
Concept: Agni is not mere physical flame but a invoked devatā established by mantra and rite; correct speech-act (‘hutam’) seals the offering.
Application: Maintain exact mantra and procedural markers during agni establishment to ensure ritual validity and continuity of the sacrificial ‘presence’.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Agni-pratishtha and Homa-vidhi / Agneya-vidya)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest performs an oblation saying ‘hutam’, then ceremonially transfers/establishes fire into a square kuṇḍa while reciting ‘tvam agne…’; flames brighten as the rite completes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, square fire-pit with rising stylized flames, priest holding ladle mid-offering, a second moment showing carrying/leading fire into the kuṇḍa, strong reds and blacks, sacred ash tones","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, brilliant fire with gold leaf highlights, priest in profile offering ghee, mantra ribbon ‘tvam agne…’, ornate vessels and altar, luminous halo-like glow around the kuṇḍa","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional clarity: two-step composition—(1) ‘hutam’ oblation, (2) agni-praṇayana into kuṇḍa with mantra; labeled implements (sruk, ājya, agni)","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed ritual pavilion, priest and assistants, fire being brought to the pit in a small brazier, smoke and flame rendered delicately, calligraphic mantra cartouche"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हुत्वाग्निम् = हुत्वा + अग्निम्; हुतमिति = हुतम् + इति; कुण्डेग्निम् = कुण्डे + अग्निम्; प्रणयेद्बुधः = प्रणयेत् + बुधः; मन्त्रस्त्वम् = मन्त्रः + त्वम्; त्वमग्ने = त्वम् + अग्ने; ह्यग्निः = हि + अग्निः; अग्निरुच्यते = अग्निः + उच्यते.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 59 (homa and agni-pratiṣṭhā subsections)
FAQs
It teaches the agni-praṇayana step: after an oblation while saying “hutam,” the officiant ritually brings/installs the fire into the kuṇḍa, using the dedicated mantra beginning “tvam agne.”
It functions as a practical ritual manual, preserving precise liturgical cues (spoken formula, physical action, and the specific mantra) alongside the Purana’s broader coverage of many disciplines.
Correctly introducing and addressing Agni through mantra and procedure sanctifies the rite, ensuring the oblations are ritually valid and traditionally believed to yield purification and merit (puṇya).