Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 10
Yātrā-Maṇḍala-Cintā and Rājya-Rakṣaṇa: Auspicious Travel Rules and the Twelve-King Mandala
एकादश तथा सौरे सर्वकर्मसु कीर्तिताः जन्मलग्ने शक्रचापे सम्मुखे न व्रजेन्नरः
ekādaśa tathā saure sarvakarmasu kīrtitāḥ janmalagne śakracāpe sammukhe na vrajennaraḥ
ایکادشی اور سَور (شمسی) دن تمام کاموں میں پسندیدہ قرار دیے گئے ہیں۔ اگر جنم لگن کے وقت شکرچاپ (قوسِ قزح) سامنے ظاہر ہو تو آدمی کو سفر کے لیے روانہ نہیں ہونا چاہیے۔
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purana’s standard frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Selecting suitable tithi/solar day for undertakings and applying omen-based travel restraint when a rainbow appears in an inauspicious orientation relative to one’s natal ascendant.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Naimittika Rule: Ekādaśī/Saura Significance and Rainbow Omen Against Travel","lookup_keywords":["ekadashi","saura dina","janma lagna","shakra chapa","yatra nishedha"],"quick_summary":"Treats Ekādaśī and solar-day considerations as broadly relevant for actions, and prescribes postponing travel if a rainbow appears directly facing one at the time keyed to the natal ascendant."}
Concept: Prudence (apramāda) in action: auspicious timing and heedfulness toward omens reduce harm.
Application: Schedule key acts with tithi/solar-day awareness; if the specified rainbow omen occurs, delay departure and reselect a muhurta.
Khanda Section: Jyotisha (Muhurta & Naimittika-vidhi / Auspicious–inauspicious omens for actions)
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A traveler preparing to depart while a vivid rainbow (Indra’s bow) appears directly in front; a jyotishi indicates the natal ascendant chart and advises postponement; Ekādaśī/solar-day markers shown on a calendar board.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, dramatic frontal rainbow arc, traveler with bundle halted, sage-astrologer holding a horoscope diagram (lagna), muted temple-town backdrop, strong outlines and flat color fields","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, rainbow rendered with jewel tones and gold accents, central astrologer gesturing ‘do not go’, calendar plaque showing Ekādaśī, ornate borders and gilded highlights","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, refined instructional scene: small horoscope chart, calendar with tithi, traveler paused at doorway, rainbow in sky, delicate shading and fine lines","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, roadside departure scene with attendants, rainbow facing the protagonist, an astrologer consulting a chart, detailed landscape and sky gradations, precise costumes and architecture"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वकर्मसु = सर्व + कर्मसु. व्रजेन्नरः = व्रजेत् + नरः (त् + न → न्न् संधि).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 232 (Naimittika-vidhi/omens for actions)
FAQs
It gives muhurta/naimittika guidance: Ekādaśī and Saura-day are noted as broadly relevant for undertakings, and a rainbow seen directly facing the traveler at a sensitive reference-time (janma-lagna) is treated as a prohibitive omen for departure.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana compiles practical sciences such as Jyotiṣa and omenology—here, calendrical markers (tithi/solar reckoning) and observational signs (rainbow directionality) are integrated into decision-making for everyday acts like travel.
Following muhurta and avoiding inauspicious omens is presented as aligning one’s actions with dharmic order, reducing obstacles (vighna) and adverse outcomes attributed to mistimed or ill-omened beginnings.