Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 14
वागीश्वरीपूजा
The Worship of Vāgīśvarī
सन्धिविस्तरसूत्रेण तन्मूलादञ्जयेद्दलम् सव्यासव्यक्रमेणैव वृद्धमेतद्भवेत्तथा
sandhivistarasūtreṇa tanmūlādañjayeddalam savyāsavyakrameṇaiva vṛddhametadbhavettathā
Bằng “sandhi-vistara-sūtra” (sợi chỉ mở rộng mối nối), hãy bôi/điểm chất kết dính lên phiến/cánh từ gốc của nó. Tiến hành theo thứ tự xen kẽ trái và phải, thì nó sẽ được nới rộng đúng cách như vậy.
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purana’s standard frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Shilpa","secondary_vidya":"Vastu","practical_application":"Workshop procedure for expanding/setting petal panels using a measuring/spacing thread (sūtra), applying binder from the base, and alternating left-right to maintain symmetry and uniform growth.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Sandhi-vistara-sūtra method for petal expansion and symmetric progression","lookup_keywords":["sandhi-vistara-sūtra","añjayet (apply)","dala-mūla","left-right alternation","vṛddhi (expansion)"],"quick_summary":"Instructs how to expand/lay out petals: apply from the base using the seam-expansion thread, proceeding alternately left and right so the form enlarges evenly and stays balanced."}
Concept: Symmetry (sāmya) is achieved through controlled sequence (krama) and measured expansion (vistara) rather than ad hoc adjustment.
Application: In drawing or assembling lotus elements, alternate sides to prevent cumulative drift and preserve radial balance.
Khanda Section: Vastu-shastra / Shilpa (architectural and craft procedures)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A craftsman uses a taut thread to guide expansion from the base of a petal panel, applying pigment/adhesive along the seam; he alternates left and right petals to keep the lotus symmetric.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, artisan holding a measuring thread across a lotus panel, applying color from the base, alternating petals left-right around a center, subdued temple interior.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, richly ornamented workshop scene with gold detailing on tools and lotus edges, thread line gleaming, alternating petals highlighted symmetrically.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, clear technical illustration: thread line (sūtra) drawn across seams, arrows showing left-right alternation, base-to-tip application indicated, neat labels.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, atelier scene with master using a string line to guide a lotus medallion, assistants alternating work on opposite sides, fine textiles and tools depicted."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: sandhivistarasūtreṇa = sandhi-vistara-sūtreṇa; tanmūlādañjayet = tat-mūlāt + añjayet; añjayeddalam = añjayet + dalam; savyāsavyakrameṇaiva = savya-asavya-krameṇa + eva; vṛddhametadbhavet = vṛddham + etat + bhavet.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 319 (lekhyavidhi/yantra-śilpa procedural rules)
FAQs
A practical shilpa/vaastu procedure: using a seam-expansion thread and applying a binding/coating from the base while working alternately left and right to achieve a controlled extension/expansion of a panel/segment.
It shows the text moving beyond mythology into hands-on technical craft knowledge—precise process language (thread, seam, application, sequencing) typical of Vastu/Shilpa sections that function like a manual.
In the Agni Purana’s Vastu framework, correct technique supports dharmic building outcomes—sound construction for sacred or civic spaces is treated as meritorious because it enables stable worship, habitation, and social order.