Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 43
Chapter 81 — समयदीक्षाविधानम्
Procedure for Samaya Initiation
स्वमूर्तौ शिवकुम्भे च स्थण्डिले त्वग्निशिष्ययोः सृष्टिन्यासेन विन्यस्य शोध्याध्वानं यथाविधि
svamūrtau śivakumbhe ca sthaṇḍile tvagniśiṣyayoḥ sṛṣṭinyāsena vinyasya śodhyādhvānaṃ yathāvidhi
เมื่อกระทำสฤฏิ-นยาสะ (การวางมนตร์แห่งการสร้าง) ลงบนกายตนเอง บนศิวกุมภะ บนสถัณฑิละ (แท่นพิธี) และบนตนร่วมกับไฟและศิษย์แล้ว พึงชำระอัธวา (ลำดับตัตตวะและมนตร์) ตามบทบัญญัติแห่งพิธีกรรม
Lord Agni (in dialogue tradition, instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Performing sṛṣṭi-nyāsa on body, ritual vessels, altar, and participants, then purifying the adhvā sequence to ensure a ritually valid pūjā/homa.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Sṛṣṭi-nyāsa and Adhvā-śodhana in Pūjā","lookup_keywords":["srishti-nyasa","adhva-shodhana","shiva-kumbha","sthandila","diksha-shishya"],"quick_summary":"Place mantras by sṛṣṭi-nyāsa on the self, Śiva-kumbha, and altar, extending to fire and disciple; then purify the adhvā (tattva/mantra pathway) as prescribed to stabilize the rite."}
Concept: Ritual efficacy depends on correct nyāsa and purification of the adhvā (ordered pathway of principles/mantras).
Application: Before mantra-japa/homa, perform nyāsa and adhvā-śodhana to remove doṣa (ritual faults) and align practitioner, space, and implements.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Tantric/Agamic Ritual Procedure and Nyasa)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritualist performs sṛṣṭi-nyāsa touching limbs, then consecrates a Śiva-kumbha and marks a sthaṇḍila; the fire and disciple are included in the consecratory circuit.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, priest in white performing nyāsa mudrās, Śiva-kumbha with bilva leaves, geometric sthaṇḍila markings, glowing homa fire, subdued earth pigments, sacred calm atmosphere","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central priest with ornate kumbha, gold-leaf accents on pot and altar borders, stylized flames, clear ritual implements (kuśa, ladle), symmetrical composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional clarity: labeled ritual zones (kumbha, sthaṇḍila, agni), priest touching body points for nyāsa, fine linework, soft colors, didactic layout","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed courtyard ritual scene, priest and disciple near fire altar, jeweled kumbha, precise textiles and vessels, delicate brushwork, balanced perspective"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्वग्निशिष्ययोः → तु + अग्निशिष्ययोः; शोध्याध्वानं → शोध्य + अध्वानम्; यथाविधि → यथा + विधि (अव्ययीभाव).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 81 (pūjā-vidhi, nyāsa, adhvā-śodhana context)
FAQs
It teaches sṛṣṭi-nyāsa applied to the worshipper, Śiva’s kumbha, the altar, the fire, and the disciple, followed by adhvā-śodhana—systematic purification of the mantra/tattva sequence used in the rite.
It preserves precise, step-by-step āgamic/tantric ritual technology (nyāsa, kumbha-consecration, altar procedure, and adhvā-śodhana), showing the text’s coverage beyond mythology into applied liturgy and mantra-science.
By installing mantras and purifying the adhvā, the practitioner removes ritual impurities and aligns body, altar, and implements with the deity’s order—supporting efficacy of worship and producing purificatory merit (śuddhi and puṇya).