Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 17
अध्याय ७३: सूर्यपूजाविधिः
Sūrya-pūjā-vidhi — The Procedure for Sun-Worship
योजयेत्तेजश् चण्डाय रविनिर्माल्यमर्पयेत् अभ्यर्च्यैशे जपाद्ध्यानाद्धोमात्सर्वं रवेर्भवेत्
yojayettejaś caṇḍāya ravinirmālyamarpayet abhyarcyaiśe japāddhyānāddhomātsarvaṃ raverbhavet
พึงผนวกเดชของตนเข้ากับจัณฑะ (ปางดุแห่งสุริยะ) และถวาย “นิรมาลยะ” แด่พระรวิ (พวงมาลัย/ของคงเหลือจากการบูชา) ครั้นบูชาองค์อีศวรแล้ว ด้วยชปะ สมาธิ และโหมะ—สรรพสิ่งย่อมสำเร็จโดยพระรวิ (สุริยะ) นั่นเอง
Lord Agni (narrating Agni Purana teachings to sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vrata","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Saura upāsanā: align one’s tejas with the fierce solar aspect (Caṇḍa), offer Ravi’s nirmālya, and complete worship through japa, dhyāna, and homa for siddhi and purification.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Saura Upāsanā: Tejas-Yoga with Caṇḍa and Worship by Japa–Dhyāna–Homa","lookup_keywords":["caṇḍa","tejas-yoga","ravi-nirmālya","japa","homa"],"quick_summary":"Unite personal radiance with the Sun’s fierce form, offer solar nirmālya, and perform worship through recitation, meditation, and fire-offering—treating Ravi as the all-accomplishing focus of the rite."}
Concept: Tejas as a yogic principle: aligning inner luminosity with the cosmic Sun; integrating mantra (japa), mind (dhyāna), and action (homa).
Application: Use a threefold practice—recite, meditate, and offer—so worship is not merely external but psycho-physical alignment with the deity’s tejas.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Saura-upasana / Sun-worship ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: Bhakti
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee visualizes merging their inner light with the fierce Sun (Caṇḍa), offers solar garlands/nirmālya, and performs homa with a bright flame reflecting the Sun’s glow.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, blazing Sūrya as Caṇḍa with intense halo, devotee with hands in añjali, garlands offered, homa-kuṇḍa flame echoing solar disc, bold reds and yellows, temple setting.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Sūrya enthroned with golden prabhāmaṇḍala, devotee offering nirmālya, homa fire rendered with gold highlights, ornate jewelry and embossed gold work.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear depiction of three acts: japa with mālā, dhyāna with closed eyes and inner light, homa with ladle; balanced composition, soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtyard ritual with homa, garland offering, subtle depiction of inner tejas as a luminous aura around the devotee, fine architectural and textile detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Suryakant (if available)","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: yojayettejaś = yojayet + tejaḥ; ravinirmālyamarpayet = ravi-nirmālyam + arpayet; abhyarcyaiśe = abhyarcya + īśe; japāddhyānāddhomāt = japāt + dhyānāt + homāt; raverbhavet = raveḥ + bhavet.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 73 (Saura pūjā sequence and arghya)
FAQs
It prescribes a Saura (Sun-worship) sequence: align one’s tejas with the fierce solar form (Caṇḍa), offer Ravi’s consecrated remnants (nirmālya), then perform worship supported by japa, dhyāna, and homa.
It exemplifies the text’s practical ritual manual style—detailing specific offerings (nirmālya) and integrated sādhanā methods (japa–dhyāna–homa), alongside its many other domains such as governance, medicine, and arts.
By centering worship on Ravi through disciplined recitation, meditation, and fire-offering, the practitioner is said to obtain comprehensive auspicious results—purification, empowerment of tejas, and success attributed to the Sun’s grace.