Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 30
Svāyambhuva-vaṁśa-varṇanam
Description of the Lineage of Svāyambhuva Manu
सप्ताविंशति सोमाय चतस्त्रो ऽरिष्टनेमिने द्वे चैव बहुपुत्राय द्वे चैवाङ्गिरसे अदात्
saptāviṃśati somāya catastro 'riṣṭanemine dve caiva bahuputrāya dve caivāṅgirase adāt
اس نے ستائیس (بیٹیاں/حصے) سوم کو، چار اریشٹ نیمی کو، دو بہوپُتر کو اور دو انگیرس کو عطا کیے۔
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic/ritual allocations to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Cosmology","practical_application":"Numerical allocation of daughters/associations to Soma and other figures functions as a mnemonic roster for ritual-cosmological mapping (e.g., lunar/astral and lineage correspondences).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Dakṣa’s allocations: 27 to Soma; 4 to Ariṣṭanemi; 2 to Bahuputra; 2 to Aṅgiras","lookup_keywords":["Soma","27","Ariṣṭanemi","Aṅgiras","Bahuputra"],"quick_summary":"A compact numerical list of Dakṣa’s distributions, anchoring later expansions (notably Soma’s 27) and preserving a structured genealogical-ritual memory."}
Alamkara Type: Saṅkhyā (numerical enumeration)
Concept: Cosmic order expressed through number and distribution—relationships encode structure in sarga narratives.
Application: Use the numeric roster as a memory scaffold when studying nakṣatra/lunar and progenitor networks (where Soma’s 27 is especially salient).
Khanda Section: Dāna & Yajña-vidhi (Ritual Donations and Sacrificial Allocations)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A formal distribution tableau: Dakṣa assigns groups counted as 27, 4, 2, 2 to Soma, Ariṣṭanemi, Bahuputra, and Aṅgiras; Soma is emphasized with a lunar aura and a ring of 27 symbols.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Soma with crescent and cool-toned halo, 27 small star/lotus emblems encircling him, Dakṣa gesturing allocation, other recipients (Ariṣṭanemi, Bahuputra, Aṅgiras) with smaller grouped emblems (4,2,2).","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, heavy gold work: Soma radiant with silver-gold moon motif, 27 gem-like medallions around, Dakṣa presenting, other sages/deities receiving smaller sets, ornate borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, diagrammatic clarity: four recipients in a row with counted icon tokens above each (27/4/2/2), Dakṣa as allocator, soft colors and fine detailing suitable for instructional depiction.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, elegant assembly scene with precise grouping of attendants representing numbers, Soma distinguished by moon insignia, refined architecture backdrop, delicate calligraphy space for the numeric list."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Khamaj","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: catastro 'riṣṭanemine = catasraḥ + ariṣṭanemine; caivāṅgirase = ca + eva + āṅgirase.
Related Themes: Agni Purana sarga/genealogy lists continuing Soma-related lineages (adjacent material)
FAQs
It specifies the numerical allocation of ritual shares/fees (dakṣiṇā or portions) assigned to named recipients (Soma, Ariṣṭanemi, Bahuputra, Aṅgiras) as part of a prescribed sacrificial distribution.
By recording precise, count-based ritual allocations to particular Vedic/purāṇic figures, it preserves procedural details of yajña-administration alongside the Purāṇa’s broader coverage of many disciplines.
Correctly distributing prescribed shares is treated as part of ritual correctness (yajña-śuddhi), supporting merit (puṇya) through faithful adherence to established sacrificial norms.