Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 48
Chapter 92 — प्रतिष्ठाविधिकथनम्
Narration of the Consecration / Installation Procedure
विन्यस्य पूजयेत् कुम्भांस्तन्मन्त्रैर् वा निजाणुभिः इन्द्रादीनां तु वीजानि वक्ष्यमाणक्रमेण तु
vinyasya pūjayet kumbhāṃstanmantrair vā nijāṇubhiḥ indrādīnāṃ tu vījāni vakṣyamāṇakrameṇa tu
เมื่อจัดวางไว้ตามตำแหน่งที่กำหนดแล้ว พึงบูชาหม้อพิธี (กุมภะ) ด้วยมนตร์เหล่านั้นเอง หรือด้วยพยางค์อังคะ/พยางค์ประกอบที่เหมาะสมของตน และพึงประยุกต์พยางค์บีชะของพระอินทร์และเทพอื่น ๆ ตามลำดับที่จะกล่าวต่อไป
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","practical_application":"Kalasha-sthāpana during pūjā: arranging kumbhas, then performing mantra-pūjā and bīja-nyāsa for Indra and other dikpālas/devas in a fixed sequence.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Kalasha-pūjā with mantra/bīja sequence (Indrādi)","lookup_keywords":["kalasha-sthapana","kumbha-puja","bija-nyasa","Indra-bija","nyasa-krama"],"quick_summary":"After placing the ritual pots in their prescribed positions, worship them using the stated mantras (or one’s aṅga/auxiliary syllables). Apply Indra and other deities’ bījas in the sequence taught next to stabilize the installation."}
Concept: Mantra-śakti is made operative through krama (sequence) and nyāsa (embodiment/placement).
Application: Maintain strict ritual order: placement → worship → bīja application; avoid mixing sequences across deities.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Kalasha-sthapana and Deva-nyasa ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual altar with multiple kumbhas arranged in prescribed positions; the officiant touches each pot while reciting mantras and preparing to apply Indra and other deities’ bīja-syllables in order.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, priest in white dhoti performing kalasha-sthapana, multiple decorated kumbhas with mango leaves and coconuts, mantra gestures (mudrā), subtle dikpāla symbols around, sacred lamp glow, traditional mural composition","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, rich gold leaf highlights on the kumbhas and altar ornaments, priest performing mantra-nyasa on pots, ornate arch frame, gemstones effect, deep reds and greens, devotional ritual ambience","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, delicate linework, instructional clarity: labeled positions of kumbhas, priest’s hand touching each pot, minimal background, soft pastel palette, emphasis on sequence and arrangement","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed ritual pavilion, patterned carpets, multiple kalashas in geometric layout, officiant reciting mantras, attendants holding ritual items, fine architectural borders and calligraphic cartouche"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कुम्भांस्तन्मन्त्रैर् → कुम्भान् तत् मन्त्रैः; निजाणुभिः treated as compound निज+अणु; वक्ष्यमाणक्रमेण as compound वक्ष्यमाण+क्रमेण.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 92 (Pūjā-vidhi: kalasha-sthāpana, nyāsa-krama)
FAQs
It teaches kalasha/kumbha worship using nyāsa-based placement and mantra application, specifying that Indra and related deities’ bīja-syllables are to be employed in a defined upcoming sequence.
By preserving step-by-step liturgical technology—kalasha installation, mantra choice (primary mantras vs. aṅga/auxiliary syllables), and bīja sequencing—it functions like a practical manual within a Purana that also covers many other sciences.
Correct placement (vinyāsa/nyāsa) and mantra-based worship are presented as means to sanctify the ritual space, invoke deities in an orderly manner, and ensure the rite yields purification and intended religious merit (puṇya/siddhi).