Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 48
Adhyāya 88 — निर्वाणदीक्षाकथनं
Teaching of the Nirvāṇa-Initiation
विधिना भावनोपेतः शिष्यदेहे नियोजयेत् तीव्राणुशक्तिसम्पातजनितश्रमशान्तये
vidhinā bhāvanopetaḥ śiṣyadehe niyojayet tīvrāṇuśaktisampātajanitaśramaśāntaye
เมื่อประกอบด้วยภาวนาอันถูกต้องและดำเนินตามพิธีแล้ว พึงประยุกต์ลงบนกายศิษย์ เพื่อบรรเทาความอ่อนล้าที่เกิดจากแรงกระทบของพลังละเอียดอันเข้มข้น
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic teachings)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Therapeutic use of bhāvanā and prescribed application to relieve fatigue/exhaustion arising from intense subtle-energy practices or transmissions.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Śrama-śānti for tīvrāṇu-śakti-sampāta (fatigue from intense subtle-energy impact)","lookup_keywords":["rasāyana","bhāvanā","śrama","tīvrāṇuśakti","upakrama"],"quick_summary":"Apply the prescribed method with correct visualization to the disciple’s body to pacify exhaustion produced by strong subtle-energy impact, integrating somatic care with sādhanic procedure."}
Concept: Integration of subtle-energy discipline with bodily upacāra: correct bhāvanā and vidhi are necessary to prevent/relieve strain caused by powerful inner processes.
Application: In initiatory/energetic contexts, include post-rite recovery protocols; treat the body as the support (ādhāra) requiring pacification after high-intensity practices.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Rasayana (Therapeutic applications of subtle energies and restorative measures)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher-healer applies a prescribed restorative procedure to a fatigued disciple’s body, accompanied by focused visualization; subtle energy is shown as fine luminous currents being calmed and redistributed.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, disciple reclining, healer-guru placing hand with gentle mudrā, faint luminous lines around the body settling into calm, herbal vessels nearby though unnamed, warm soothing palette and temple-like backdrop.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, central resting disciple with gold aura softened, guru applying consecrated touch, gold-leaf used sparingly to depict subtle energy becoming steady, rich reds/greens with ornate border.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional medical-ritual scene: stepwise depiction of application points on the body, calm facial expressions, fine detailing of vessels and cloth, soft colors emphasizing therapy.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate clinic-like chamber, careful rendering of hands applying treatment, translucent depiction of subtle currents dissipating, refined textiles and quiet atmosphere."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Kapi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भावनोपेतः = भावना + उपेतः; तीव्राणुशक्तिसम्पातजनितश्रमशान्तये = दीर्घ-समास (multiple tatpuruṣa links).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 88 (Ayurveda/Rasāyana subsection; therapeutic adjuncts to ritual/energy work)
FAQs
It teaches a procedural application (vidhi) combined with bhāvanā (directed visualization/intent) to treat or neutralize exhaustion arising from an intense influx/impact of subtle energies (aṇu-śakti).
Beyond mythology, it preserves practical instruction for bodily restoration—linking ritual method, yogic/tantric-style mental discipline (bhāvanā), and therapeutic aims (śrama-śānti), illustrating the Purana’s wide technical scope.
By insisting on correct method and disciplined intention, the verse frames healing as a dharmic act: regulated practice prevents harm from powerful techniques and supports the disciple’s purification and stability on the path.