Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 13
Chapter 300 — सूर्यार्चनम्
Worship of Sūrya
जानुभ्यामवनीङ्गत्वा सूर्यायार्घ्यं निवेदयेत् स्वविद्यामन्त्रितैः कुम्भैर् नवभिः प्रार्च्य वै ग्रहान्
jānubhyāmavanīṅgatvā sūryāyārghyaṃ nivedayet svavidyāmantritaiḥ kumbhair navabhiḥ prārcya vai grahān
以双膝在地上前行之后，应向太阳奉献阿尔伽亚（敬水奠献）。继而以九只水罐——由行者自持相应真言加持——如法礼敬九曜（九大行星神），则仪式得成。
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in ritual procedure)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Jyotisha","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Graha-śānti protocol: offer arghya to the Sun in a posture of humility, then worship the nine grahas using nine mantra-consecrated kumbhas for systematic pacification.","sutra_style":true}
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Concept: Microcosm–macrocosm alignment: water (kumbha) as a carrier of mantra-śakti, arranged ninefold to harmonize graha forces under Sūrya’s primacy.
Application: For graha troubles, structure worship: (1) arghya to Sun, (2) nine kumbhas with correct mantras, (3) sequential graha upacāras.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Graha-shanti & Arghya-pradana rites)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee advancing on both knees to offer arghya to the Sun; behind, an altar with nine decorated kumbhas arranged in a mandala, each marked with a graha symbol, priest chanting mantras.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, sunrise scene with devotee kneeling and offering arghya, nine kumbhas in a neat mandala with graha emblems, priest with palm-leaf manuscript, bold outlines and traditional ornamentation","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, radiant Surya with gold halo, devotee kneeling below, nine gold-embellished kumbhas with colored graha insignia, heavy gold leaf and jewel-like colors","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, diagrammatic clarity: nine kumbhas labeled with graha names, devotee posture shown precisely, soft background wash, fine detailing on kalasha and mango leaves","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtyard ritual with precise perspective, kneeling devotee offering arghya to rising sun, nine ornate pots with symbols, attendants and priest in detailed garments"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Surya-kant (or Bhairav)","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: avanīṅgatvā = अवनीम् + गत्वा (with nasal insertion/orthographic sandhi); sūryāyārghyaṃ = सूर्याय + अर्घ्यम्; svavidyāmantritaiḥ = स्व-विद्या-मन्त्रितैः; kumbhair = कुम्भैः (visarga sandhi in IAST).
Related Themes: Agni Purana graha-upāsanā and mantra-kalpa passages; arghya-vidhi and kumbha-saṃskāra instructions in adjacent ritual chapters
FAQs
It gives a precise procedure for Sūryārghya and Navagraha-pūjā: approach in a humble kneeling posture, offer arghya to Sūrya, then worship the nine Grahas using nine kumbhas that have been mantra-consecrated according to one’s learned vidyā (authorized mantra set).
It records practical liturgical technique—posture, offering type (arghya), and a standardized nine-vessel setup for Navagraha worship—showing the Agni Purana’s role as a manual that compiles applied ritual, mantra-usage, and deity-propitiation methods alongside many other disciplines.
Offering arghya to Sūrya and propitiating the Navagrahas is taught as a purificatory, merit-generating act aimed at reducing adverse planetary influences (graha-doṣa) and supporting auspiciousness, clarity, and well-being through disciplined, reverent worship.