Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 11
Chapter 39 — भूपरिग्रहविधानम्
Bhū-parigraha-vidhāna: Procedure for Acquiring and Ritually Securing Land
अग्नावग्नेश् च मातॄणां भूतानाञ्च यमस्य च दक्षिणे चण्डिकायाश् च पितृदैत्यादिकस्य च
agnāvagneś ca mātṝṇāṃ bhūtānāñca yamasya ca dakṣiṇe caṇḍikāyāś ca pitṛdaityādikasya ca
Trong đàn lửa có các phần/hiến phẩm dành cho Agni và Agneśa; và cũng dành cho các Mātṛkā, cho các Bhūta (linh thể), và cho Yama. Ở phía nam có các phần/hiến phẩm dành cho Caṇḍikā, cho các Pitṛ (tổ tiên), và cho các Daitya cùng những loại tương tự.
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s didactic frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Vastu","practical_application":"Ritual allocation of offerings/portions and directional placement of deities/forces in a pūjā-maṇḍala or homa setting, especially for protective and ancestral rites.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Pūjā/Homa Dik-vibhāga: Agni, Mātṛkā, Bhūta, Yama; South for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛs","lookup_keywords":["Agni","Agneśa","Mātṛkā","Bhūta","Yama","Caṇḍikā","Pitṛ","Dakṣiṇa-dik","homa","bali"],"quick_summary":"The verse prescribes where offerings/portions are assigned: within the fire for Agni-related and certain protective deities/forces, and on the southern side for Caṇḍikā and ancestral/daitya-related recipients—supporting orderly, safe ritual performance."}
Concept: Ritual efficacy depends on correct dik-vibhāga: benefic/protective and chthonic/ancestral forces are honored in their proper loci to maintain balance and avert disturbance.
Application: In homa/pūjā, keep a clear directional layout: treat the fire as the primary receiving mouth for Agni-class recipients; reserve the south for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ-related offerings, following safety and purity protocols.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi / Devata-sthana-nirdesha (Directional placement of deities in worship and mandala)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual maṇḍala with a central fire-altar receiving offerings for Agni/Agneśa and protective groups; to the south, a designated bali area for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛs, with priests placing offerings in correct zones.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: homa scene with square/round agni-kuṇḍa, flames stylized; icons/symbols of Mātṛkās and Yama near the fire; southern panel shows Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ-tarpaṇa/bali area; strong outlines and ritual implements.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: richly adorned Caṇḍikā on the southern side with gold detailing; central agni-kuṇḍa with priests; small medallions for Mātṛkās and Yama; ornate borders and gold embossing.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clear instructional ritual layout with compass directions; central fire labeled for Agni/Agneśa/Mātṛkā/Bhūta/Yama portions; south sector labeled for Caṇḍikā and Pitṛ offerings; delicate linework and readable structure.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: indoor/outdoor yajña pavilion with geometric floor plan; priests distributing offerings; south side marked with a separate offering space; fine detailing of vessels, ladles, and attendants."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shree","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अग्नावग्नेः = अग्नौ + अग्नेः. भूतानाञ्च = भूतानाम् + च. चण्डिकायाश् = चण्डिकायाः + (श्-आदेशः पदान्ते उच्चारणे).
Related Themes: Agni Purana pūjā-vidhi and bali-vidhāna sections; Agni Purana vāstu/dikpāla and maṇḍala allocation passages
FAQs
It specifies the correct placement/distribution of offerings (bali/upacāra) in a ritual layout: certain deities receive offerings in the fire itself, while Caṇḍikā, the Pitṛs, and Daitya-class beings are assigned to the southern side.
It preserves a compact ritual-technology map—linking deities and spirit-classes to precise spatial directions (dik-sthāpanā). Such procedural details are characteristic of the Agni Purāṇa’s catalog-like coverage of worship manuals alongside many other disciplines.
Following the prescribed directional allocations is understood to harmonize the rite with cosmic order, properly appease protective and obstructive forces (bhūtas/daityas), and honor the Pitṛs—supporting purification, protection, and ancestral merit.