Agni Purana — Sahitya-shastra, Shloka 29
Explanation of Abhinaya and Related Topics (अभिनयादिनिरूपणम्) — Agni Purana, Chapter 341
अयुक्तयोरिव मिथो वाच्यवाचकयोर्द्वयोः योजनायै कल्प्यमाना युक्तिरुक्ता मनीषिभिः
ayuktayoriva mitho vācyavācakayordvayoḥ yojanāyai kalpyamānā yuktiruktā manīṣibhiḥ
对于彼此本不相连的两者——所表达之义(vācya)与能表达之词(vācaka)——为使其相接而设立的权宜联结，学者称之为“yukti”（理则/诠释性的关联）。
Lord Agni (instructional narration to Vasiṣṭha, as per the common Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vyakarana","secondary_vidya":"Alamkara","practical_application":"Hermeneutics for interpreting how a word (vācaka) is connected to its meaning (vācya) in śāstra and kāvya; used to justify intended sense when literal linkage is not obvious.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Yukti: contrived linkage between vācaka and vācya","lookup_keywords":["yukti","vācaka","vācya","śabda-artha-sambandha","nirukta"],"quick_summary":"Yukti is the interpretive rational connection posited to relate word and meaning when they appear mutually unconnected; it functions as a bridge in explanation and exegesis."}
Alamkara Type: Vakrokti (as interpretive obliqueness, via yukti in sense-connection)
Concept: Meaning is not always given; it is established by learned rational construction (yukti) connecting signifier and signified.
Application: Apply yukti in commentary, debate, and translation to justify intended sense and avoid semantic discontinuity.
Khanda Section: Sahitya-shastra (Vyakarana/Nirukta: semantics and the relation of word and meaning)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A learned paṇḍita demonstrates the conceptual bridge between a written word and its intended meaning, drawing a connecting line between ‘vācaka’ and ‘vācya’ on a palm-leaf manuscript.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, scholar in traditional attire seated with palm-leaf manuscript, two labeled glyphs ‘vācaka’ and ‘vācya’ with a luminous connecting thread ‘yukti’, earthy reds and ochres, flat iconic composition","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate scholar-figure with manuscript and stylus, gold-leaf halo around the concept ‘yukti’, decorative borders, rich jewel tones, symbolic linkage between word and meaning","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional tableau: scribe’s desk, palm-leaf folios, clear labels for vācaka/vācya and a neat connecting diagram ‘yukti’, delicate linework and soft shading","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly library scene with a grammarian explaining semantics to students, fine calligraphy panels reading vācaka/vācya, a subtle ribbon motif joining them, detailed textiles and architecture"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Raga Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वाच्यवाचकयोः → वाच्य-वाचकयोः (द्वन्द्व); युक्तिरुक्ता → युक्तिः उक्ता; अयुक्तयोरिव → अयुक्तयोः इव; वाच्यवाचकयोर्द्वयोः → वाच्य-वाचकयोः द्वयोः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 341 (Sāhitya-śāstra section on śabda-artha, vākya, vakrokti)
FAQs
A technical principle of Sanskrit semantics/poetics: ‘yukti’ is the deliberate interpretive reasoning that links a word (vācaka) with its meaning (vācya) when the connection is not self-evident.
It shows the Agni Purana teaching not only rituals and dharma but also scholarly disciplines like vyākaraṇa and kāvya-śāstra—defining core analytical tools (yukti) used in interpretation and literary theory.
By promoting disciplined reasoning in understanding scripture and language, it supports correct comprehension (samyag-jñāna), reducing interpretive error and thereby aligning study and practice with dharma.