Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 28
Derivation
Uddhāra) of the Sakalādi Mantra (सकलादिमन्त्रोद्धारः
ऊहकञ्चांशुनाक्रान्तं वरुणप्रानतैजसम् पञ्चमन्तु समाख्यातं कृतान्तन्तु ततः परम्
ūhakañcāṃśunākrāntaṃ varuṇaprānataijasam pañcamantu samākhyātaṃ kṛtāntantu tataḥ param
Ang “Ūhaka” at “Aṃśunākrānta”, at gayundin ang “Varuṇa” at “Prānata-Tejas”, ay ipinahahayag bilang ikalimang (hanay ng mga pangalan); pagkatapos nito ay dumarating ang (hanay na nagsisimula sa) “Kṛtānta”.
Lord Agni (teaching the Purāṇic compendium to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Use of graha/planetary (or graha-like) epithets for identification in stotra, japa, or astrological ritual contexts; supports name-based invocation and classification.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Fifth set of epithets: Ūhaka, Aṃśunākrānta, Varuṇa, Prānata-Tejas; then Kṛtānta-series","lookup_keywords":["ūhaka","aṃśunākrānta","varuṇa","prānata-tejas","kṛtānta"],"quick_summary":"The verse groups multiple epithets as a ‘fifth’ name-set and signals the next sequence beginning with Kṛtānta, functioning as a catalog for ritual/astrological naming."}
Concept: Cosmic forces are approached through structured nomenclature; naming is a tool for grasping and invoking subtle powers.
Application: In jyotiṣa-oriented worship, select the appropriate epithet-set for japa/ārādhana corresponding to the intended graha/devatā identification in the tradition being followed.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha / Graha-nama-nirukti (Planetary nomenclature and epithets)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A cosmic register: a circular zodiac-like diagram with name-bands labeled Ūhaka, Aṃśunākrānta, Varuṇa, Prānata-Tejas, and an arrow pointing onward to Kṛtānta-series.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, circular mandala with graha-like nodes, name ribbons in Sanskrit, deep reds and yellows, stylized ocean motif for Varuṇa, radiant aura for Prānata-Tejas","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, ornate mandala with gold highlights on name plaques, central lamp, rich jewel tones, embossed borders, subtle deity-symbols (water-pot for Varuṇa)","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional astrological wheel with clear labels, neat geometry, soft colors, minimal ornament, arrow indicating sequence progression to ‘Kṛtānta’","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, astronomer-astrologer presenting a chart, fine compass and inkwork, labeled cartouches for the epithets, delicate star field background"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ūhakañcāṃśunākrāntaṃ → ūhaka + ca + aṃśunā + ākrāntam; varuṇaprānataijasam → varuṇa + prāṇa + tejasam; pañcamantu → pañcamam + tu; kṛtāntantu → kṛtāntam + tu
Related Themes: Agni Purana 316 (graha-nāma/nirukti style lists continuing across verses)
FAQs
It transmits Jyotiṣa-oriented technical nomenclature: a structured list of traditional epithets (paryāya-nāmas) used for grahas/deities, arranged in numbered groups for memorization and reference.
By cataloging specialized vocabulary (standard epithets and name-sets) used in astrological and ritual literature, it functions like a reference index—one of the Agni Purana’s hallmark encyclopedic features.
Knowing and correctly employing revered divine/planetary epithets supports accurate mantra-usage and devotional recollection (smaraṇa), traditionally held to aid merit (puṇya) and remove ritual or recitational error.