Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 9
Chapter 306 — त्रैलोक्यमोहनमन्त्राः
Mantras for Enchanting the Three Worlds
ध्यात्वामृतैर् वहिश्चान्तःसुषुम्नामार्गगामिभिः एवं शुद्धवपुः प्राणानायम्य मनुना त्रिधा
dhyātvāmṛtair vahiścāntaḥsuṣumnāmārgagāmibhiḥ evaṃ śuddhavapuḥ prāṇānāyamya manunā tridhā
观想甘露之流沿苏舒姆那（Suṣumnā）之道内外运行，由此令身清净；随后当以真言三次调摄并制御诸生命气（prāṇa）。
Lord Agni (narrating yogic procedure, traditionally to Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Śuddhi (purification) and prāṇa-nirodha through dhyāna + mantra as a unified method.
Application: Use visualization to guide attention into the central channel, then apply measured pranayama in three rounds to deepen concentration.
Khanda Section: Yoga-vidya (Pranayama and Kundalini/Sushumna practice)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A yogin seated in meditation, visualizing luminous nectar-streams moving up and down the central channel (suṣumnā), then performing measured breath retention with mantra.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, seated yogi in padmāsana, subtle body shown as glowing suṣumnā with white-gold amṛta streams flowing inward and outward, temple-like aura, flat vibrant colors, sacred geometry.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central yogi with ornate halo, gold-leaf highlights on the suṣumnā line and nectar droplets, stylized lotus seat, rich reds and greens, devotional yet instructional composition.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, fine linework showing nāḍī diagram overlay on meditating figure, labeled suṣumnā, gentle amṛta flow, calm palette, instructional manuscript feel.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate interior with a yogi on a carpet, delicate translucent depiction of inner channel as a luminous line, small calligraphic mantra panel, refined detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vahiścāntaḥsuṣumnāmārgagāmibhiḥ → vahiḥ ca antaḥ suṣumnā-mārga-gāmibhiḥ; dhyātvāmṛtaiḥ → dhyātvā amṛtaiḥ; prāṇānāyamya → prāṇān āyamya.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 306 (pranayama/kundalini context)
FAQs
It teaches a yogic technique: visualize amṛta (nectar) flowing inward and outward through the Suṣumnā, then apply prāṇāyāma (regulated breath control) together with mantra, performed in a threefold manner.
Beyond myth and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical yoga-vidyā—subtle-body physiology (Suṣumnā), meditation (amṛta-dhyāna), and applied discipline (prāṇāyāma with mantra)—showing its coverage of technical spiritual sciences alongside other domains.
The practice is framed as a purification method: nectar-visualization and breath regulation cleanse the body and vital energies, supporting inner steadiness and fitness for higher meditation and mantra-sādhana, thereby reducing impurity-born karmic obstruction.