Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 36
Mantra-paribhāṣā (मन्त्रपरिभाषा) — Colophon/Closure
प्रस्थाने मङ्गलं वाक्यं गर्जितं मेघहस्तिनोः प्रदक्षिणं फले वृक्षे वामस्य च रुतं जितं
prasthāne maṅgalaṃ vākyaṃ garjitaṃ meghahastinoḥ pradakṣiṇaṃ phale vṛkṣe vāmasya ca rutaṃ jitaṃ
启行之时，闻吉祥之语，见云与象如雷之吼，得右旋（pradakṣiṇa）之兆，树上有果，左侧有鸣叫——皆被视为吉相，能致胜利。
Lord Agni (narrating the nimitta teachings to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Selecting auspicious departure moments and interpreting travel-omens (śakuna) to proceed confidently, postpone, or perform propitiatory acts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Prasthāna-śakuna: auspicious omens for departure and victory","lookup_keywords":["prasthana","shakuna","mangala-vakya","pradakshina","megha-hasti-garjita"],"quick_summary":"At departure, auspicious speech, thunder/elephant roars, rightward signs, fruit-bearing trees, and a left-side cry are counted as favorable—portending success and victory."}
Concept: Śakuna at liminal moments (prasthāna) is read as alignment with ṛta/fortune; rightward movement and auspicious sound signify unobstructed action.
Application: Before journeys/undertakings, listen for auspicious words and natural signs; if favorable, proceed; if not, delay or perform simple śānti (pacification) rites.
Khanda Section: Nimitta-śāstra (Śakuna & Omens for Travel and Auspicious Acts)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A traveler/army sets out: someone speaks auspicious words; clouds rumble like thunder; elephants trumpet; a rightward sign appears; a fruit-laden tree stands; a bird cries from the left—interpreted as victory.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, procession at departure with elephants, dark monsoon clouds with stylized thunder, fruiting tree, a bird on the left calling, a priest blessing with mangala-vākya, bold flat colors","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ceremonial departure with gold accents on elephant caparisons, auspicious speech shown as a scroll-like banner, fruit tree and rightward symbol, rich reds and gold leaf highlights","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, narrative yet instructional travel-omen tableau, clear left/right indicators, labeled auspicious signs, soft shading and neat composition","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed caravan/army departure, elephants and attendants, dramatic cloudscape, fruit tree, small bird on left margin, refined detailing and perspective"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: meghahastinoḥ → megha-hastinoḥ
Related Themes: Agni Purana 293 (nimitta-śāstra: śakuna for travel/acts)
FAQs
It teaches prasthāna-śakuna (departure-omens): auspicious speech, thunder/elephant roars, rightward (pradakṣiṇa) indications, fruit-bearing trees, and certain left-side calls are taken as favorable signs for success.
By codifying practical omen-reading for travel and undertakings, it shows the Agni Purana’s coverage beyond theology—into applied nimitta-śāstra used in daily decision-making, timing, and risk assessment.
Following auspicious omens aligns action with dharmic order (śubha-nimitta), supporting a sattvic beginning to an undertaking and traditionally believed to aid success and reduce obstacles.