Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 21
Adhyāya 88 — निर्वाणदीक्षाकथनं
Teaching of the Nirvāṇa-Initiation
सदाशिवं हृदावाह्य कृत्वा पूजनतर्पणे पूर्वोक्तविधिना कुर्यादधिकारसमर्पणं
sadāśivaṃ hṛdāvāhya kṛtvā pūjanatarpaṇe pūrvoktavidhinā kuryādadhikārasamarpaṇaṃ
เมื่ออัญเชิญสทาศิวะเข้าสู่หฤทัยแล้ว และประกอบพิธีบูชาและตัรปณะตามวิธีที่กล่าวไว้ก่อนหน้า จากนั้นพึงกระทำการมอบอธิการะ คือการมอบอำนาจพิธีกรรมโดยเป็นทางการ
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s ritual sections)
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Concept: Authority in ritual is not merely social; it is conferred after inner presence (hṛdaya-āvāhana) and correct sequence of offerings, aligning practitioner with Śiva’s śāsana.
Application: Before advanced mantra-prayoga, establish inner deity-presence and complete preliminaries; only then proceed with acts requiring adhikāra (initiation/empowerment logic).
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Shaiva initiation and ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A guru-priest seated in meditation, drawing Sadāśiva into the heart-lotus, then performing pūjā and tarpaṇa, culminating in a formal gesture of granting ritual authority to the initiate.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, meditating guru with visible heart-lotus containing a luminous Sadāśiva symbol, ritual tray with flowers and water for tarpaṇa, temple sanctum ambiance, bold outlines and warm palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, central seated guru with gold halo, heart-lotus motif in gold, vessels for tarpaṇa, ornate arch framing, rich jewel tones and gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, stepwise depiction: heart-invocation, then pūjā, then tarpaṇa, then adhikāra handover (palm-leaf/flower token), clean composition and soft shading","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate initiation scene in a pavilion, guru and disciple facing, small ritual implements, subtle heart-lotus icon indicated by delicate glow, fine detailing"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हृदावाह्य = हृदा आवाह्य; पूजनतर्पणे = पूजन-तर्पणे; पूर्वोक्तविधिना = पूर्वोक्त-विधिना; कुर्यादधिकारसमर्पणं = कुर्यात् अधिकार-समर्पणम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 88 (pūjā-vidhi sequence: earlier procedure referenced as pūrvokta-vidhi); Agni Purana 88.22 (mantra for binding to Sadāśiva)
FAQs
It teaches the sequence of Śaiva worship: internal invocation of Sadāśiva (hṛd-āvāhana), followed by pūjā and tarpaṇa as previously prescribed, culminating in adhikāra-samarpaṇa—formal authorization/handing-over of ritual competence within the rite.
By codifying a precise, stepwise ritual protocol (internal invocation, worship, libations, and authorization), it exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s manual-like coverage of practical religious procedures alongside its many other domains (law, polity, medicine, arts).
The heart-invocation centers devotion internally, while pūjā and tarpaṇa complete the offering-cycle; adhikāra-samarpaṇa then regularizes the rite by ensuring it is performed under proper sanctified authority, supporting purity (śuddhi) and efficacy (siddhi) of worship.