Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 14
Ayuta–Lakṣa–Koṭi Fire-offerings (अयुतलक्षकोटिहोमाः) — Graha-yajña Vidhi
आदित्यश् चन्द्रमा भौमो बुधजीवशितार्कजाः ग्रहास्त्वामभिषिञ्चन्तु राहुः केतुश् च तर्पिताः
ādityaś candramā bhaumo budhajīvaśitārkajāḥ grahāstvāmabhiṣiñcantu rāhuḥ ketuś ca tarpitāḥ
سورج، چاند، مریخ، عطارد، مشتری، زہرہ اور زحل—یہ سیارے تمہارا اَبھِشیک کریں؛ اور راہو و کیتو بھی نذرانوں سے سیر ہو کر مہربانی فرمائیں۔
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, Agni Purāṇa narration framework)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Graha-śānti and abhiṣeka invocation to harmonize planetary influences; used in pūjā, homa, and consecration rites, especially during adverse daśā/transit.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Mantra","entry_title":"Navagraha Abhiṣeka and Rāhu-Ketu Tarpana","lookup_keywords":["navagraha","graha-śānti","Rāhu","Ketu","tarpana"],"quick_summary":"Invokes the seven classical planets for consecratory blessing and specifically notes Rāhu and Ketu as to be propitiated through offerings (tarpana) to secure their favor."}
Alamkara Type: Saṅkhyā (enumeration)
Concept: Karma’s timing is mediated through graha-influences; ritual propitiation (tarpana/abhiṣeka) is a remedial interface with cosmic law.
Application: In practice: perform navagraha-arcana, offer tarpana to Rāhu-Ketu during eclipses or difficult periods, and align major rites with favorable muhurta.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Graha-shanti and Abhisheka Mantras)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A navagraha mandala with the seven planets pouring consecratory streams, while Rāhu and Ketu receive tarpana offerings; the worshipper stands with a kalaśa and ladle.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, circular navagraha mandala, each graha with distinct color and vāhana, Rāhu-Ketu at the periphery receiving offerings, lamps and lotus motifs, dramatic yet orderly cosmic feel.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, nine grahas in a grid/mandala with gold halos, central abhiṣeka vessel, ornate borders, strong iconographic clarity, shimmering gold for Sūrya and Śukra.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional diagram style navagraha layout with clean labels, priest performing tarpana to Rāhu-Ketu, soft colors, emphasis on ritual implements and sequence.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, night-sky pavilion with celestial discs, attendants offering water to symbolic Rāhu-Ketu forms, fine starry background, delicate detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: आदित्यश् → आदित्यः; ग्रहास्त्वामभिषिञ्चन्तु → ग्रहाः त्वाम् अभिषिञ्चन्तु; केतुश् च → केतुः च. बुधजीवशितार्कजाः treated as a dvandva listing planets (Budha, Jīva, Śitārkaja).
Related Themes: Agni Purana jyotiṣa and muhurta-related passages (where present); Agni Purana puja-vidhi sections on graha-śānti and kalaśa-abhiṣeka
FAQs
It gives a Graha-śānti/Abhiṣeka formulation: invoking the Navagrahas to “anoint” (abhiṣiñcantu) the beneficiary, with special stress that Rāhu and Ketu must be propitiated via tarpaṇa (satisfying offerings).
Alongside theology, the Agni Purāṇa preserves practical ritual technology—planetary remediation (Jyotiṣa-linked Graha-śānti), abhiṣeka language, and offering-logic (tarpaṇa)—showing its scope as a manual of applied religious practice.
By invoking and satisfying the grahas—especially the eclipse-causing nodes Rāhu and Ketu—the rite aims to neutralize adverse karmic/astrological influences and secure auspiciousness, protection, and steadiness of fortune for the recipient.