Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 16
Chapter 94 — शिलाविन्यासविधानम्
The Procedure for Laying the Foundation Stones
ॐ जये ऽत्र सर्वदा देवि तिष्ठ त्वं स्थापिता मय नित्यञ्जयाय भूत्यै च स्वामिनी भव भार्गवि
oṃ jaye 'tra sarvadā devi tiṣṭha tvaṃ sthāpitā maya nityañjayāya bhūtyai ca svāminī bhava bhārgavi
โอม โอ้ เทวีชัยา โปรดสถิต ณ ที่นี้เสมอ พระองค์ถูกข้าพเจ้าประดิษฐานแล้ว เพื่อชัยชนะอันไม่ขาดสายและเพื่อความรุ่งเรือง โอ้ ภารควี โปรดทรงเป็นองค์นายิกา/ผู้เป็นใหญ่ของเรา
Lord Agni (instructing ritual procedure to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","practical_application":"Pratiṣṭhā-vākya for establishing Jaya-devī in a specific locus (shrine/temple/threshold) to secure continual victory (nitya-jaya) and prosperity (bhūti).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Jaya-Devī Sthāpanā Mantra for Nitya-Jaya and Bhūti","lookup_keywords":["Jaya-devī","sthāpanā","pratiṣṭhā","nitya-jaya","bhūti"],"quick_summary":"A direct installation formula: the worshipper declares the Devi installed and requests her abiding presence for ongoing victory and prosperity."}
Concept: Pratiṣṭhā as a performative act: speech + intention establishes devatā-sannidhāna for desired outcomes (jaya, bhūti).
Application: Recite at the moment of placing the deity/yantra/kalasha and during daily reaffirmation (nitya-sthiti) rites.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Devi-pratishtha and mantra-prayoga)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A consecration moment: the worshipper places a Devi image/yantra on a pedestal, declaring ‘installed by me’; banners and conch signify victory, grains and coins signify prosperity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Jaya Devi standing with auspicious posture near sanctum doorway, priest installing yantra on pedestal, lamps and conch, bold outlines and traditional palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, Jaya/Bhārgavī enthroned with gold foil, priest performing pratiṣṭhā with kalasha, victory banner motif, rich reds and greens, ornate frame","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, precise depiction of installation steps: pedestal, yantra, flowers, priest’s hand gesture, calm Devi presence, fine linework and soft shading","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, ceremonial installation in a pavilion-like shrine, attendants holding standards, detailed architecture and textiles, subtle depiction of divine radiance"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जये ऽत्र → जये अत्र. नित्यञ्जयाय → नित्यम् जयाय (म् + ज → ञ्ज). स्थापिता मय (पाठ) → स्थापिता मया (तृतीया एकवचन).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 94 (Devī-pratiṣṭhā mantras: Jaya, Bhadrā, Rikta sequence)
FAQs
It gives a pratishtha-prayoga (installation formula) commanding the invoked deity—Jaya/Devī—to remain in the consecrated locus (image/altar/yantra) to confer continual victory and prosperity.
Beyond mythology, the Agni Purana preserves actionable liturgical technology—mantras, installation commands, and purpose-specific invocations (victory/wealth)—showing its coverage of practical temple and household worship systems.
By ritually establishing the deity and requesting stable presence, the practitioner aligns action with dharma through sanctioned worship, seeking siddhi-like results (jaya, bhūti) while accruing merit from proper devotion and consecration.