Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 34
Chapter 231 — शकुनानि (Śakunāni) | Omens in Governance, Travel, and War
वामं दक्षिणपादेन पादमाक्रमते शुभः दक्षिणञ्च तथा दन्तं परिमार्ष्टि करेण च
vāmaṃ dakṣiṇapādena pādamākramate śubhaḥ dakṣiṇañca tathā dantaṃ parimārṣṭi kareṇa ca
Mapalad kapag sa kanang paa ay nalalampasan (o naipapatong) ang kaliwang paa; at gayundin, mapalad kapag ang mga ngipin sa kanang panig ay pinupunasan o nililinis gamit ang kamay.
Lord Agni (in Agni Purana’s typical instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Vrata","practical_application":"Daily auspicious conduct (ācāra/śauca) rules for bodily movements and hygiene interpreted as good-omen practices.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Śubha-ācāra: auspicious stepping and tooth-cleaning gestures","lookup_keywords":["ācāra","śauca","śubha-nimitta","pāda-krama","danta-parimārjana"],"quick_summary":"Auspiciousness is linked to bodily observance: stepping with the right foot over/onto the left is favorable, and cleaning the right-side teeth with the hand is likewise favorable."}
Concept: Ācāra (right conduct) and śauca (purity) are treated as carriers of śubha (auspicious order) in daily life.
Application: Adopt consistent morning routines and mindful bodily comportment as part of dharmic living and social-religious propriety.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ācāra and Śauca / auspicious bodily observances)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person performs auspicious morning conduct: stepping with the right foot over the left in a ritualized manner, then cleaning the right-side teeth as part of śauca before worship.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, serene domestic shrine setting with oil lamp, figure shown in two sequential poses (stepping gesture, tooth-cleaning), stylized lines and warm tones","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, devotional household scene with gold accents on lamp and vessels, figure in clean attire performing morning śauca and auspicious stepping, ornate border","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear instructional depiction of foot placement and tooth-cleaning hand position, soft colors, minimal background, emphasis on gesture accuracy","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate interior with detailed textiles and utensils, figure performing morning hygiene and auspicious step, fine brushwork and balanced composition"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पादमाक्रमते = पादम् + आक्रमते; दक्षिणञ्च = दक्षिणम् + च
Related Themes: Agni Purana (Pūjā-vidhi/ācāra-śauca sections contiguous to this passage)
FAQs
It teaches śakuna-lakṣaṇa—reading auspicious bodily actions—specifically favorable signs involving stepping (right over left) and right-side dental cleaning.
Alongside theology and worship, the Agni Purana also preserves practical āgamic/folk-ritual knowledge on daily conduct and omens, showing its wide-ranging, handbook-like scope.
Following auspicious bodily observances is treated as aligning one’s actions with śubha (favorable) indications, supporting purity of conduct and success in intended rites or undertakings.