Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 65
Chapter 78 — पवित्रारोहणकथनं
Pavitrārohaṇa: Installing the Sanctifying Thread/Garland
विधाय सूत्रैः संवेष्ट्य पूजयित्वाङ्गसम्भवैः रक्षार्थं जगदीशाय भक्तिनम्रः समर्पयेत्
vidhāya sūtraiḥ saṃveṣṭya pūjayitvāṅgasambhavaiḥ rakṣārthaṃ jagadīśāya bhaktinamraḥ samarpayet
เมื่อจัดทำตามพิธีแล้วพันด้วยด้ายคุ้มครอง และบูชาด้วยเครื่องสักการะที่เกิดจากอวัยวะอันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ของตน จากนั้นก้มตนด้วยภักดีแล้วถวายแด่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าแห่งจักรวาลเพื่อความคุ้มครอง
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Prepare a protective amulet/charged object, wrap with protective threads, worship it with ‘aṅga-sambhava’ substances (ritually generated from one’s consecrated body/nyāsa), and offer/dedicate it to Jagadīśa for protection.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Rakṣā-sūtra/Amulet Preparation and Dedication to Jagadīśa","lookup_keywords":["rakṣā","sūtra","amulet","aṅga-sambhava","jagadīśa"],"quick_summary":"After consecration, wrap the protective object with threads, worship it with ritually empowered substances, and dedicate it to the Lord for ongoing protection."}
Concept: Protection is sought through disciplined rite plus humble dedication (bhakti-namratā) to the supreme Lord.
Application: Use consecrated threads/amulets as reminders of vows and as ritually grounded protective supports in household life.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Protective rites, amulets, and devotional offering)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A consecrated amulet is wrapped with protective threads; the devotee bows with folded hands and offers it to Jagadīśa (represented by a Śiva/Viṣṇu-like divine presence or a sanctified symbol), seeking protection.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, devotee in añjali, rakṣā-thread and amulet enlarged for emphasis, Jagadīśa depicted iconically with calm gaze, warm earthy palette, temple ambience","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Jagadīśa enthroned with gold halo and ornate jewelry, devotee offering a thread-wrapped amulet, heavy gold work on threads and ornaments, rich reds","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear depiction of thread-wrapping and offering gesture, gentle colors, devotional intimacy, objects neatly arranged on a ritual plate","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly devotional scene with fine textiles, devotee presenting a small thread-wrapped charm, delicate architectural background, subtle expressions"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: pūjayitvāṅgasambhavaiḥ → पूजयित्वा + अङ्गसम्भवैः; rakṣārthaṃ → रक्षा + अर्थम् (avyayībhāva); jagadīśāya → जगत् + ईशाय.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 78 (rakṣā-vidhi continuation after nyāsa/pavitra); Agni Purana pūjā-vidhi passages on upacāras and dedication (samarpana)
FAQs
It teaches a rakṣā-vidhi: prepare a protective cord (rakṣā-sūtra), wrap it properly, worship it with consecrated offerings linked to aṅga/nyāsa practice, and formally dedicate it to Jagadīśa for protection.
By giving compact, procedural instructions for a practical protective rite (rakṣā-sūtra preparation, worship, dedication), it exemplifies how the Agni Purana catalogs applied religious technologies alongside broader theology and devotion.
The act of offering the protective rite to Jagadīśa with humility and devotion reframes protection as grace-oriented worship, aligning personal safety with dharmic surrender rather than mere ritual technique.