Agni Purana — Dharma-shastra, Shloka 28
Chapter 150 — Manvantarāṇi (The Manvantaras) and the Purāṇic Map of Vedic Transmission
काण्वा वाजसनेयाद्या याज्ञवल्क्यादिभिः स्मृताः सामवेदतरोः शाखा व्यासशिष्यः सजैमिनिः
kāṇvā vājasaneyādyā yājñavalkyādibhiḥ smṛtāḥ sāmavedataroḥ śākhā vyāsaśiṣyaḥ sajaiminiḥ
迦ṇ婆（Kāṇva）、婆阇娑尼耶（Vājasaneyi）等诸学派，被忆念为由耶若那伐尔迦（Yājñavalkya）等人所传。至于娑摩吠陀（Sāma-Veda）之树，其支派由毗耶娑之弟子阇弥尼（Jaimini）所代表。
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s instructional frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vyakarana","secondary_vidya":"Jyotisha","practical_application":"Identifying śākhā affiliation (Kāṇva, Vājasaneyin) for correct mantra-pāṭha, accenting, and ritual calendrical observances tied to specific śrauta traditions.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Śukla-Yajurveda Schools (Kāṇva, Vājasaneyin) and Sāmaveda Lineage (Jaimini)","lookup_keywords":["Kāṇva","Vājasaneyin","Yājñavalkya","Sāmaveda","Jaimini"],"quick_summary":"Notes prominent Śukla-Yajurveda schools associated with Yājñavalkya and situates Jaimini as the key transmitter for Sāmaveda recensional tradition."}
Concept: Vedic knowledge is indexed by named schools and teachers; authority is preserved through remembered lineages (smṛti of paramparā).
Application: When studying or performing rites, select the appropriate śākhā-based prayoga and melodic/intonational tradition (especially for Sāmaveda gāna).
Khanda Section: Veda-Shakha-Parichaya (Vedic Recensions and Lineages)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teaching lineage tableau: Yājñavalkya associated with Kāṇva and Vājasaneyin manuscripts; Jaimini holding a Sāmaveda gāna text, with students chanting in melodic posture.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, iconic sages Yājñavalkya and Jaimini side-by-side, each with distinct manuscript bundles labeled Kāṇva/Vājasaneyin and Sāma, students in chanting pose, stylized sound-waves around Jaimini.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold halos for Yājñavalkya and Jaimini, ornate manuscript covers, a small Veda-tree motif behind them, rich jewel tones, temple arch frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic composition: two panels—Śukla-Yajurveda schools on one side, Sāmaveda gāna on the other; fine lines, calm classroom setting, palm-leaf labels.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, scholarly assembly with Yājñavalkya presenting two manuscripts to pupils, Jaimini leading a melodic recitation, detailed carpets and pavilion, subtle musical notation motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वाजसनेयाद्या → वाजसनेय + आद्याः; याज्ञवल्क्यादिभिः → याज्ञवल्क्य + आदिभिः; सजैमिनिः → स + जैमिनिः. (पाठे ‘शाखा’ इति एकवचन दृश्यते, परन्तु वाक्य-सामञ्जस्यात् ‘शाखाः’ बहुवचनं ग्राह्यम्)
Related Themes: Agni Purana 150.27; Agni Purana 150.29
FAQs
It identifies authoritative Vedic śākhās (recensions) and their transmitter-sages, which is essential for correct Veda-recitation lineages and the legitimacy of ritual application tied to specific schools.
By cataloging Vedic branches and teacher lineages (Yājñavalkya, Vyāsa, Jaimini), it functions like a reference index—typical of the Agni Purāṇa’s wide-ranging, knowledge-compendium style.
Honoring authentic guru–śākhā transmission supports śruti-based practice; fidelity to recognized lineages is traditionally held to preserve ritual purity (śuddhi) and ensure the intended spiritual merit (puṇya) of Vedic acts.