Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 15
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
हुताशनस्य दीप्त्या च स्मर जातिं तुरङ्गम स्मर राजेन्द्रपुत्रस्त्वं सत्यवाक्यमनुस्मर
hutāśanasya dīptyā ca smara jātiṃ turaṅgama smara rājendraputrastvaṃ satyavākyamanusmara
ہُتاشن (آگنی) کی تابانی سے، اے گھوڑے، اپنی حقیقی پیدائش یاد کر۔ تو راج ادھیراج کا بیٹا ہے؛ سچّے قول کو بار بار دل میں رکھ۔
Lord Agni (narrative voice of the Agni Purana; verse framed as an utterance used to awaken remembrance)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Smarana (remembrance) invocation to awaken identity, loyalty, and latent power in a consecrated mount/ally before a critical act (journey, battle, vow-fulfillment).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Agni-tejas Smarana: Jāti-smṛti for the Horse","lookup_keywords":["Hutashana","jāti-smṛti","aśva","satya-vākya","smara-mantra"],"quick_summary":"Invokes Agni’s radiance as a catalyst for recollection of true origin and prior truthful pledge; used to restore resolve and dharmic alignment in a companion or vehicle."}
Alamkara Type: Anaphora (punarukti of 'smara')
Concept: Satya-vākya-paripālana (keeping one’s truthful word) grounded in remembrance of one’s true nature and origin.
Application: Use remembrance of vows/identity to stabilize conduct under pressure; align action with pledged truth.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Anusmarana (Legendary Narrative / Remembrance-Invocation)
Primary Rasa: Vira
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A warrior addresses a noble horse, invoking Agni’s blazing radiance; the horse’s eyes brighten as if remembering its divine lineage and a past pledge.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, Agni as a radiant aura behind the speaker, noble horse with ornamented harness, sacred fire motifs, stylized lotus borders, solemn heroic mood","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central horse and rider-to-be, Agni halo rendered with gold leaf, rich red and green textiles, gem-like detailing on bridle, embossed ornaments, devotional-heroic composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, delicate linework, soft shading, instructional caption-like feel, Agni flame aura near the mouth of the speaker, horse attentive, emphasis on gesture of command and remembrance","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly warrior beside a finely painted horse, subtle flames or golden glow symbolizing Agni, detailed textiles and tack, restrained palette, intimate moment of counsel"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"invocatory","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: राजेन्द्रपुत्रस्त्वम् → राजेन्द्रपुत्रः + त्वम्; सत्यवाक्यमनुस्मर → सत्यवाक्यम् + अनुस्मर.
Related Themes: Agni Purana mantra-vidhi sections on protective recitations; Agni Purana rajadharma passages on satya and vrata-keeping
FAQs
It conveys a mantra-like instruction for smṛti-prabodhana—awakening remembrance through invoking Agni’s radiance, emphasizing recollection of one’s true identity and a prior satya-vākya (truthful vow/statement).
Alongside ritual, polity, and sciences, the Agni Purana also preserves narrative techniques and religious psychology—using divine invocation (Agni) as a means to restore memory, identity, and dharmic commitment (truthfulness).
Remembering one’s true nature and holding to satya (truth) is treated as dharmically purifying; invoking Agni symbolizes inner illumination that burns confusion and restores righteous resolve.