Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 28
वागीश्वरीपूजा
The Worship of Vāgīśvarī
द्विपदानि तथा चाष्टौ कृतिभागकृतानि तु वर्तयेत् स्वस्तिकांस्तत्र वीथिका पूर्ववद्वहिः
dvipadāni tathā cāṣṭau kṛtibhāgakṛtāni tu vartayet svastikāṃstatra vīthikā pūrvavadvahiḥ
于彼处，应按分数比例将布局划分为二-pada与八-pada之区，并在该格局中形成 svastika（卍）图样。诸 vīthikā（街道/行道）应如前所述，铺设于外侧。
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s encyclopedic discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vastu","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Dividing a mandala/ground-plan into prescribed pada counts (2 and 8) using fractional measures, placing svastika patterns, and laying vīthikā outside as perimeter circulation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Pada-vibhāga (2- and 8-pada) with svastika and outer vīthikā","lookup_keywords":["dvipada","aṣṭapada","kṛtibhāga","svastika","vīthikā"],"quick_summary":"Partition the plan into two- and eight-pada schemes according to fractional divisions, inscribe svastika patterns within, and arrange the outer streets/strips (vīthikā) around the perimeter as previously specified."}
Concept: Sacred space is made effective through standardized grids (pada) and proportion (bhāga), integrating auspicious symbols.
Application: Use pada-grids for consistent temple/yantra drafting and for aligning circulation (outer vīthikā) with the sanctified core.
Khanda Section: Vāstu-Śāstra (Architecture, Mandala & Ground-Plan Layouts)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A square mandala subdivided into 2- and 8-pada grids using fractional measures, svastika motifs placed within the grid, and an outer ring indicating vīthikā around the plan.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural diagram panel, square mandala with bold grid lines, svastikas in compartments, outer vīthikā ring, traditional color blocks, temple-instruction aesthetic","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore-style sacred plan framed in gold, crisp grid divisions (2 and 8), svastikas highlighted, outer vīthikā as patterned border band, jewel tones","mysore_prompt":"Mysore technical illustration, measured grid with fractional marks, svastika placement guide, outer vīthikā ring labeled, fine brush lines and soft washes","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature architectural plan, delicate ruled lines, compartments with svastikas, outer street ring, marginal notes in nastaʿlīq-like calligraphy style"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चाष्टौ = च + अष्टौ; कृतिभागकृतानि = कृति + भाग + कृतानि; स्वस्तिकांस्तत्र = स्वस्तिकान् + तत्र; पूर्ववद्वहिः = पूर्ववत् + बहिः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 319.27 (padikā/vīthī placement); Agni Purana 319.29 (door/colour rules)
FAQs
It gives a vāstu-planning rule: divide the ground-plan into measured pada units (two and eight divisions by proportional shares), form svastika-pattern modules, and place the vīthikā (streets/lanes) on the exterior as per earlier instructions.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purāṇa preserves practical śāstric knowledge—here, technical town/temple layout geometry (pada-grids, proportional partitioning, and street placement), showing its coverage of architecture and civil planning alongside ritual and dharma.
Using auspicious svastika configurations and correctly ordered vāstu geometry is traditionally held to harmonize space, support prosperity and well-being, and reduce vāstu-doṣa (inauspicious spatial faults) for occupants and worship.