Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 7
Chapter 41 — शिलाविन्यासविधानं
The Procedure for Laying the Stones / Foundation Setting
तरत् समन्दीरिति च पावमानीभिरेव च उदुत्तमं वरुणमिति कथानश् च तथैव च
tarat samandīriti ca pāvamānībhireva ca uduttamaṃ varuṇamiti kathānaś ca tathaiva ca
اور “تَرَت سَمَندیری…” والے سوکت کا بھی پَوامانی سوکتوں کے ساتھ؛ اسی طرح “اُدُتّمَم وَرُنَم…” اور “کَتھا نَہ…” والے سوکت بھی اسی طریقے سے پڑھے۔
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Pavamanī and Varuṇa-related ṛk recitations for śuddhi","lookup_keywords":["Pavamanī","Varuṇa","Uduttamam","Tarat samandīri","Kathā naḥ"],"quick_summary":"Purificatory rites are strengthened by specific Vedic hymn sets—especially Pavamanī (purifying) and Varuṇa hymns—recited in sequence as part of ritual śuddhi."}
Concept: Śabda-śuddhi: purification is enacted through disciplined recitation (pāṭha) aligned with Vedic authority.
Application: Maintain correct incipits, order, and pronunciation for śuddhi recitations in pūjā and saṃskāras.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Vedic hymns and Pavamanī recitations for purification/ritual use)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest seated near a water vessel and fire-lamp, reciting Vedic hymns from a palm-leaf manuscript; subtle visualization of purifying currents of water and Varuṇa’s presence as a guardian of ṛta.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: priest chanting with palm-leaf manuscript, water pot beside him, stylized Varuṇa motif in the background (makara emblem), muted temple interior, rhythmic wave patterns symbolizing Pavamanī purification.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: devotional portrait of chanting priest with ornate manuscript stand, gold-highlighted kalaśa, decorative wave-and-lotus motifs, sanctity emphasized through gilded aura.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clear instructional scene—manuscript, rosary, water vessel—priest reciting; fine linework; minimal background; emphasis on ritual correctness.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: scholar-priest reciting in a pavilion, attendants holding manuscript and water pot, intricate textiles, delicate depiction of rippling water patterns and a faint Varuṇa emblem."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Malkauns","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: समन्दीरिति = समन्दीर् + इति; वरुणमिति = वरुणम् + इति; तथैव = तथा + एव.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: sections prescribing Pavamanī/śānti recitations in pūjā-vidhi
FAQs
It lists specific Vedic hymn-incpits—“Tarat samandīri…”, the Pavamanī hymns, “Uduttamaṃ Varuṇam…”, and “Kathā naḥ…”—to be used as prescribed recitations for ritual purification and mantra-prayoga.
Rather than giving only theology, it catalogs practical liturgical materials by naming mantra incipits and grouping them (e.g., Pavamanī), functioning like a ritual index for priests and practitioners—one hallmark of the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope.
Recitation of Pavamanī and Varuṇa-related hymns is traditionally linked with inner and outer purification, removal of ritual impurity, and strengthening satya/ṛta-aligned conduct, thereby supporting merit (puṇya) and clarity in worship.