Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 3
वागीश्वरीपूजा
The Worship of Vāgīśvarī
द्विपर्णकमिति ख कोटिद्वयन्तु तन्मध्यादङ्कयेद्दक्षिणोत्तरम् मध्ये द्वयं प्रकर्तव्य स्फालयेद्दक्षिनोत्तरम्
dviparṇakamiti kha koṭidvayantu tanmadhyādaṅkayeddakṣiṇottaram madhye dvayaṃ prakartavya sphālayeddakṣinottaram
“(Ito ay tinatawag na) dviparṇaka.” Mula sa gitna nito, dapat markahan ang dalawang sulok sa kahabaan ng linyang timog–hilaga. Sa sentro, gumawa pa ng dalawang marka (o guhit), at saka buksan/iladlad ang anyo ayon sa timog–hilagang direksiyon.
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s technical sections)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vastu","secondary_vidya":"Shilpa","practical_application":"Constructing the dviparṇaka figure by establishing south–north corner marks and central lines, expanding the layout along the meridian axis.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Dviparṇaka Yantra/Kṣetra Construction (South–North Expansion)","lookup_keywords":["dviparṇaka","dakṣiṇottara","koṭi-dvaya","madhya-rekhā","sphālana"],"quick_summary":"From the central reference, mark two corner points on the south–north axis, add two central marks/lines, and extend the figure along the meridian to complete the dviparṇaka layout."}
Concept: Form is generated from the center (madhya) through ordered extension along axes; symmetry is a discipline of mind and craft.
Application: After fixing the midpoint, establish the north–south line; mark symmetric points; then extend/‘open’ the figure to maintain proportional balance.
Khanda Section: Vastu-śāstra / Yantra-lakṣaṇa (diagrammatic construction and measurements)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ground-plan in progress: a central point, a north–south line, two symmetric corner marks, and additional central strokes forming the dviparṇaka figure; artisans extend the layout with cords.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural; stylized geometric figure on floor with red/white lines; craftsmen snapping cords north–south; cardinal direction emblems; strong outlines and flat color fields.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore; the dviparṇaka geometry rendered like a sacred diagram with gold highlights; artisans in traditional attire; decorative border with lotus and conch motifs.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore; instructional plate-like composition: central dot, N–S axis, two corner points, two central lines; clean, readable geometry; muted elegant palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature; surveyors around a drawn figure; fine brushwork showing measured points; a supervisor indicates the north direction with a staff; detailed textiles and instruments."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: dviparṇakamiti → dviparṇakam + iti; koṭidvayantu → koṭi-dvayam + tu; tanmadhyāt → tat-madhyāt; aṅkayeddakṣiṇottaram → aṅkayet + dakṣiṇa-uttaram; sphālayeddakṣinottaram → sphālayet + dakṣiṇa-uttaram.
Related Themes: Agni Purana sequence on cord-lines, squares, and kṣetra-vinyāsa (319.2–319.5 context)
FAQs
It teaches a precise drafting step for a named diagram (dviparṇaka): marking paired corners from the centre and creating two central divisions aligned on the south–north axis.
Beyond mythic narration, the Agni Purana preserves applied technical knowledge—here, practical geometric/diagrammatic rules used in ritual, yantra, or vastu/temple-layout contexts.
Correct directional alignment and accurate construction are treated as essential for ritual efficacy; precision in the prescribed layout is understood to support purity, order (ṛta), and the intended fruit of the rite.