Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 6
Tvaritā-pūjā (The Worship of Tvaritā) — Transition Verse and Context
पूजनाच्छत्रुनाशः स्याद्राष्ट्रं जयति लीलया दीर्घायूराष्ट्रभूतिः स्याद्दिव्यादिसिद्धिभाक्
pūjanācchatrunāśaḥ syādrāṣṭraṃ jayati līlayā dīrghāyūrāṣṭrabhūtiḥ syāddivyādisiddhibhāk
由如法供奉，可得摧灭怨敌；亦能从容而胜国土。复得长寿与邦国昌盛，并成为具足天界等诸种悉地（siddhi）之人。
Lord Agni (teaching to Sage Vasiṣṭha, per the common Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Phala-śruti used to motivate correct worship and to frame expected outcomes (protection, victory, longevity, prosperity, siddhi) in ritual contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Phala-śruti of Devī Pūjā: Enemy-Destruction, Victory, Longevity, Prosperity, Siddhi","lookup_keywords":["pūjana-phala","śatru-nāśa","rāṣṭra-jaya","dīrghāyuḥ","siddhi"],"quick_summary":"States the benefits of proper worship: destruction of enemies, effortless conquest, long life, prosperity of the realm, and attainment of divine/other siddhis. Functions as a ritual incentive and a statement of protective theology."}
Concept: Ritual devotion (pūjā) is presented as a means to both worldly welfare (artha/śakti) and extraordinary attainments (siddhi).
Application: Used in vrata/pūjā manuals to articulate intended results; supports royal patronage of temples and regular communal worship for protection and prosperity.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ritual Worship and Phala-śruti / Benefits of Worship)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A worship scene before the Devi image: devotees/king offering flowers and lamps; symbolic depiction of enemies subdued, kingdom flourishing, and a radiant aura indicating siddhi and longevity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: temple interior with Devi shrine; lamps, flower offerings; a crowned ruler and devotees in añjali; background vignettes of defeated foes and prosperous fields; bold colors and sacred geometry motifs.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: Devi in sanctum with gold-leaf halo; worshippers offering ārati; side panels showing prosperity (granaries, elephants) and victory (broken weapons); rich ornamentation.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: narrative yet clear; pūjā implements (dīpa, puṣpa, naivedya) carefully rendered; subtle depiction of longevity as a calm radiant figure; siddhi as luminous aura.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: courtly pūjā with refined architecture; king and attendants offering; allegorical margins showing conquered enemies and thriving city; intricate textiles and fine brushwork."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Kalyāṇi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: pūjanācchatrunāśaḥ = pūjanāt + śatru-nāśaḥ (t + ś → cch); syādrāṣṭram = syāt + rāṣṭram; dīrghāyūrāṣṭrabhūtiḥ resolved as dīrgha-āyuḥ + rāṣṭra-bhūtiḥ; syāddivyādisiddhibhāk = syāt + divya-ādi-siddhi-bhāk.
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Phala-śruti patterns in vrata and stotra sections; Agni Purana: Rājadharma/artha-oriented passages where divine worship supports state welfare
FAQs
It teaches the phala-śruti of pūjā: properly performed worship is said to yield practical outcomes—enemy-destruction, effortless victory, longevity, and attainment of siddhis.
It links ritual practice (pūjā-vidhi) to statecraft outcomes (rāṣṭra-jaya, rāṣṭra-bhūti), showing how the Agni Purāṇa integrates devotion, protection rites, and governance-oriented benefits in a single instructional thread.
The verse frames worship as a merit-generating act whose karmic fruit includes protection, prosperity, and elevated capacities (siddhis), implying that disciplined devotion purifies and empowers the practitioner while supporting social order.