Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 4
Tvaritājñānam
Knowledge of Tvaritā, the Swift Goddess) — Agni Purana, Adhyāya 314 (as introduced after 313
लिलैहीमैश् च सर्वाप्त्यै नामव्याहृतिभिस् तथा अनन्ताय नमः स्वाहा कुलिकाय नमः स्वधा
lilaihīmaiś ca sarvāptyai nāmavyāhṛtibhis tathā anantāya namaḥ svāhā kulikāya namaḥ svadhā
Lại nữa, với lời tụng êm dịu và cùng âm tiết “hīṃ”, để đạt được mọi mục đích, cũng nên dùng các công thức danh xưng (nāma-vyāhṛti) như sau: “Kính lễ Ananta—svāhā”; “Kính lễ Kulikā—svadhā”.
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the common Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Use of bīja-syllable and nāma-vyāhṛti formulas with appropriate offering-closures (svāhā/svadhā) to accomplish desired aims in homa/tarpaṇa contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Nāma-vyāhṛti prayoga with hīṃ; Ananta–svāhā and Kulikā–svadhā","lookup_keywords":["hīṃ","nāma-vyāhṛti","svāhā","svadhā","Ananta Kulikā"],"quick_summary":"For siddhi of aims, utter pleasingly with the bīja hīṃ and apply name-formulas: ‘Anantāya namaḥ svāhā’ (homa) and ‘Kulikāya namaḥ svadhā’ (pitṛ/tarpaṇa-style closure)."}
Concept: Mantra efficacy depends on correct bīja, name-invocation, and the proper ritual closure-word (svāhā vs svadhā) aligned to the rite’s recipient.
Application: Choose svāhā for fire-offering/ देवता-oriented oblation; choose svadhā for pitṛ/tarpaṇa-style offerings; keep pronunciation gentle and steady.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidhi (Puja-vidhi / Tantric-style oblation and name-invocation formulas)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest at a small fire-altar chanting softly, with the bīja ‘hīṃ’ written on a palm-leaf; two separate formula lines shown: Ananta with svāhā near the fire, Kulikā with svadhā near a water-vessel for tarpaṇa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, priest before homa-kuṇḍa, stylized flames, palm-leaf with ‘hīṃ’, Ananta suggested as endless serpent motif behind, Kulikā suggested as nāga emblem near a water pot, rich reds/ochres, temple lamps.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold-leaf fire altar and ornaments, mantra text bands ‘Anantāya namaḥ svāhā’ and ‘Kulikāya namaḥ svadhā’, priest in silk, conch and ladle, decorative borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic split-panel: left homa with svāhā, right tarpaṇa with svadhā, clear calligraphic mantra labels, calm palette and precise ritual implements.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate indoor ritual scene, fine detail of ladle, ghee pot, water vessel, calligraphy cartouches for the two formulas, subdued elegance and architectural niche."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नামव्याहृतिभिस् = नाम + व्याहृतिभिः (visarga/स् sandhi in pada); lilaihīmaiś = लिलैहीमैः (ः + च → श् before c in continuous recitation).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 313 (mantra-vidhi; nāga-stuti; rakṣā-kalpa)
FAQs
It teaches a mantra-prayoga: using a bīja-like syllable (“hīṃ”) and nāma-vyāhṛti (name-formula) invocations, with the correct ritual endings—svāhā for deity-offerings and svadhā in the svadhā-formula—specifically naming Ananta and Kulikā.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s practical ritual compendium style—preserving precise liturgical mechanics (phonemes, name-formulas, and offering-endings) alongside its many other domains, making it a handbook of applied religious procedure.
Correctly performed name-invocation with proper ritual endings is presented as a means to sarvāpti (attainment of aims), implying purification and merit through disciplined mantra usage and properly directed offerings.