Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 39
अधिवासनं नाम निर्वाणदीक्षायाम्
Adhivāsana in the Nirvāṇa-dīkṣā
ताडयेद्धृदये तस्य प्रविशेत्स विधानवित् ततः शिष्यस्य चैतन्यं हृदि वह्निकणोपमं
tāḍayeddhṛdaye tasya praviśetsa vidhānavit tataḥ śiṣyasya caitanyaṃ hṛdi vahnikaṇopamaṃ
ผู้ประกอบพิธีผู้รู้แบบแผนพึงกระทบ/แตะที่บริเวณหัวใจของศิษย์ แล้วทำให้มนตร์เข้าไป (ปลุกให้ตื่นภายใน) จากนั้นจิตสำนึกของศิษย์ในหัวใจย่อมเป็นดุจประกายไฟ।
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s initiatory/ritual sections)
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Alamkara Type: Upama
Concept: Caitanya is kindled through guru-krama (authorized procedure) and mantra-āveśa; the heart is the locus of experiential ignition.
Application: In guided practice, use heart-centered attention with authorized initiation methods; treat the ‘spark’ as a stable focus for japa/dhyāna rather than a fleeting sensation.
Khanda Section: Yoga–Tantra / Mantra-dīkṣā (Initiatory ritual and internal awakening practices)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru touches or lightly strikes the disciple’s chest at the heart; a tiny flame-spark appears within the disciple’s heart-lotus, symbolizing awakened consciousness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, guru and disciple in profile, stylized heart-lotus on disciple’s chest with a small flame-spark, warm earthy palette, minimal background with temple lamp motifs","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold accents, guru’s hand at disciple’s heart, embossed gold flame-spark at heart-lotus, halos for both figures, ornate borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic clarity: labeled heart region, subtle glow indicating caitanya, calm faces, fine lines and soft shading, simple asana setting","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate indoor scene, guru and disciple seated on carpets, delicate depiction of a tiny glowing spark at the chest, refined textiles and architectural arch in background"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ताडयेद्धृदये → ताडयेत् + हृदये; प्रविशेत्स → प्रविशेत् + सः; वह्निकणोपमम् → वह्नि-कण-उपमम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 84 (pūraka/recaka, mudrā, nyāsa steps surrounding caitanya projection)
FAQs
It gives a dīkṣā (initiation) technique: the rite-knowing officiant ritually taps the disciple’s heart-region and effects mantra-praveśa (entry/awakening of the mantra), described as igniting an inner ‘spark’ of consciousness.
Beyond mythology, the Agni Purāṇa preserves procedural ritual technology—initiation mechanics, internalization of mantra, and yogic symbolism (heart-center, inner fire)—showing its coverage of practical liturgy and esoteric disciplines alongside other sciences.
The heart-touch and mantra-entry symbolize inner purification and awakening: the disciple’s caitanya is kindled like fire, marking the transition from ordinary status to spiritually authorized practice under a properly performed rite.