Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 14
Śrīrāmāvatāra-varṇanam
Description of the Incarnation of Śrī Rāma
कन्ये द्वे उपयेमाते जनकेन सुपूजितः रामो ऽगात्सवशिष्ठाद्यैर् जामदग्न्यं विजित्य च अयोध्यां भरतोभ्यागात् सशत्रुघ्नो युधाजितः
kanye dve upayemāte janakena supūjitaḥ rāmo 'gātsavaśiṣṭhādyair jāmadagnyaṃ vijitya ca ayodhyāṃ bharatobhyāgāt saśatrughno yudhājitaḥ
دونوں کنواریوں کا شاہی خاندان میں نکاح ہوا۔ جنک کی عظیم تعظیم پانے والے رام، وِشِشٹھ وغیرہ کے ساتھ روانہ ہوئے؛ جامدگنیہ پرشورام کو مغلوب کرکے ایودھیا پہنچے۔ بھرت بھی شترُگھن اور ماموں یُدھاجِت کے ساتھ ایودھیا لوٹ آئے۔
Agni (narrating Purāṇic Itihāsa summary to the sage listener, in the Agni Purana’s usual discourse frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Model of dharmic marriage-alliance, guru-led royal return, and conflict-resolution through controlled display of power (Rama–Parashurama episode).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Sita-Vivaha, Parashurama-Nigraha, Ayodhya-Pratyagamanam","lookup_keywords":["Sita-vivaha","Janaka-satkara","Jamadagnya-Parashurama","Ayodhya-pravesha","Bharata-Shatrughna-Yudhajit"],"quick_summary":"After the royal marriage, Rama departs honored by Janaka, subdues Parashurama’s pride, and returns to Ayodhya; Bharata and Shatrughna also return with Yudhajit—marking consolidation of dynastic harmony."}
Alamkara Type: Itihasa-kathana (narrative condensation); Anuprasa (light, incidental)
Weapon Type: Bow (dhanus) implied via Parashurama episode
Concept: Kshatriya-tejas governed by vinaya (humility) and kula-samrakshana (dynastic stability).
Application: In leadership transitions, prioritize alliances, honor elders/teachers, and resolve rival claims without needless violence.
Khanda Section: Avataras / Itihasa-Samgraha (Ramayana Narrative)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A royal wedding aftermath: Rama honored by Janaka, sages like Vasistha accompanying; Rama’s encounter with Parashurama implied; procession returning to Ayodhya; Bharata and Shatrughna arriving with Yudhajit.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, Rama and Sita in royal attire with Janaka offering honors, Vasistha and sages behind, distant Parashurama with axe subdued in posture, Ayodhya gates in background, ornate jewelry and lotus motifs.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting with gold leaf, central Rama-Sita with halos, Janaka performing satkara, Vasistha at side, miniature vignette of Parashurama lowering his weapon, rich architectural archways and gem-studded ornaments.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, delicate linework, narrative panels: (1) Janaka honoring Rama, (2) Rama facing Parashurama with calm gesture, (3) return to Ayodhya with Bharata-Shatrughna-Yudhajit joining; soft pastel palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly realism: Mithila palace courtyard with Janaka greeting Rama, scholars and ministers, Parashurama scene as a side register, detailed procession to Ayodhya with horses, banners, and attendants."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रामो ऽगात् = रामः + अगात्; सवशिष्ठाद्यैर् = स + वशिष्ठाद्यैः; भरतोभ्यागात् = भरतः + अभ्यागात्; सशत्रुघ्नो = स + शत्रुघ्नः
Related Themes: Agni Purana Rama-avatara narrative sections (Ayodhya return; Parashurama encounter); Agni Purana Rajadharma passages on succession and counsel
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse functions as an Itihāsa-style narrative précis, recording key movements and outcomes (marriages, honor received, and Rama’s subduing of Paraśurāma).
It shows the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic method of embedding condensed Itihāsa (Ramayana) milestones alongside other disciplines—using brief, information-dense narration to preserve genealogy,人物 (key actors), and dharmic exemplars.
The verse highlights dharma in action—lawful marriage alliances, honoring guests/royalty, and the restoration of righteous order by subduing excessive pride—models traditionally said to generate merit through remembrance (smaraṇa) of dharmic exemplars.