Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 19
Pañcāṅga-Rudra-vidhāna
The Fivefold Rudra Rite
कुब्जिका त्रिपुरा गौरी चन्द्रिका विषहारिणी प्रसादमन्त्रो विषहृदायुरारोग्यवर्धनः सौरो विनायकस्तद्वद्रुद्रमन्त्राः सदाखिलाः
kubjikā tripurā gaurī candrikā viṣahāriṇī prasādamantro viṣahṛdāyurārogyavardhanaḥ sauro vināyakastadvadrudramantrāḥ sadākhilāḥ
“库布吉迦”“三城母（Tripurā）”“高丽（Gaurī）”“月光（Candrikā）”与“除毒者（Viṣahāriṇī）”——皆为真言之名。“普拉萨达真言”能除毒，并增益心力、寿命与健康。同样，娑乌罗（太阳神）与毗那夜迦（象头神伽内沙）之真言，以及如是的鲁陀罗真言，于一切情形恒常有效。
Lord Agni (teaching to Vasiṣṭha, in the Agni Purāṇa’s standard dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Ayurveda","practical_application":"Selection of deity-specific mantras (Śākta, Saura, Gaṇapatya, Śaiva) for viṣahara and ārogya-vardhana prayoga; used as supportive therapy and protective rite.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Viṣahara-Ārogya Mantras: Kubjikā–Tripurā–Gaurī–Candrikā and Prasāda-Mantra; Saura, Vināyaka, Rudra","lookup_keywords":["Kubjika","Tripura","Vishaharini","Prasada-mantra","Saura Vinayaka Rudra"],"quick_summary":"Lists mantra-names and states their functional scope: poison-removal and enhancement of heart-strength, longevity, and health; extends efficacy across multiple deity-traditions."}
Concept: Mantra-śakti is presented as functionally universal across devatā-bheda (Śākta/Saura/Gaṇapatya/Śaiva), oriented to loka-hita ends like viṣa-śamana and āyus-ārogya.
Application: Choose devatā-mantra aligned with one’s iṣṭa-devatā and lineage; apply for protection/healing with faith (śraddhā), discipline (niyama), and proper prayoga.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidya (Tantric–Pauranic protective and healing mantras; Vishahara/Ārogya-prayoga)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A compendium-like tableau of multiple devatās whose mantras are said to remove poison and increase health and lifespan; a healed devotee at center with a fading poison motif.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural triptych: Kubjikā/Tripurā/Gaurī/Candrikā/Viṣahāriṇī in stylized panels, below them Sūrya, Vināyaka, and Rudra; central devotee with protective yantra-circle, serpent-poison motif dissolving.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore multi-deity composition with gold embossing: Devī forms on top tier, Sūrya and Gaṇeśa flanking, Rudra centered; small inscription cartouches naming mantras; rich reds and greens.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting with clear iconographic differentiation and labels for each devatā-name; central ‘prasāda-mantra’ scroll; patient regaining vitality, calm palette and fine detailing.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature allegory: courtly assembly of deities represented as luminous figures around a seated supplicant; poison depicted as dark cloud dispersing; intricate floral borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विषहृदायुरारोग्यवर्धनः → विषहृत् आयुः आरोग्यवर्धनः; विनायकस्तद्वद्रुद्रमन्त्राः → विनायकः तद्वत् रुद्रमन्त्राः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 295 (raksha-mantra section); Agni Purana 296 (visha-nivarana mantra-prayoga)
FAQs
It lists specific deity-linked mantras used as practical prayogas for viṣa-haraṇa (poison removal) and for increasing āyus (longevity) and ārogya (health), highlighting Prasāda-, Saura-, Vināyaka-, and Rudra-mantras as broadly applicable protective/healing formulas.
Alongside theology, it preserves applied mantra-vidyā—cataloging named mantras and their stated effects (anti-poison, vitality, health)—showing the Purāṇa’s compendium-style coverage of ritual technology and well-being practices.
By invoking grace-bestowing and deity-protective mantras for removing poison and sustaining life, the verse frames health and safety as outcomes of dharmic devotion and mantra-sādhana, linking bodily welfare with purification and divine protection.