Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 2
Utpāta-śānti
Pacification of Portents
रथेष्वक्षेषु वाजेति चतस्रो यजुषि श्रियः स्रावन्तीयं तथा साम श्रीसूक्तं सामवेदके
ratheṣvakṣeṣu vājeti catasro yajuṣi śriyaḥ srāvantīyaṃ tathā sāma śrīsūktaṃ sāmavedake
在《夜柔吠陀》中，关于室利（Śrī，福泽/繁荣）的四种祈请，见于以“ratheṣu”“akṣeṣu”“vājeti”等起首的祭词之中；同样，在《娑摩吠陀》中有名为“Srāvantīya”的萨曼曲调，并且在娑摩吠陀的传本中亦有《室利颂》（Śrī-sūkta）。
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the common Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Cross-Vedic mapping for Śrī-invocations: locating prosperity formulas in Yajurveda and Sāmaveda for correct selection in ritual contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Śrī-mantra occurrences in Yajus and Sāman (ratheṣu/akṣeṣu/vājeti; Srāvantīya)","lookup_keywords":["ratheṣu","akṣeṣu","vājeti","Srāvantīya Sāman","Śrī in Yajurveda"],"quick_summary":"Gives a compact index of where Śrī-invocations occur across Vedic corpora—four in Yajus and a named Sāman (‘Srāvantīya’)—supporting accurate ritual citation."}
Concept: Mantra-prayoga depends on śākhā-awareness: the same deity-function (Śrī) is accessed through different Vedic vehicles (Yajus/Sāman).
Application: Choose the correct Vedic form for Śrī-invocation based on the officiant’s śākhā and the rite (homa, śānti, āśīrvāda).
Khanda Section: Veda-stuti and Śrī-sūkta (Vedic Hymnology / Mantra-vidyā)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher points to two manuscripts labeled ‘Yajur’ and ‘Sāma’, highlighting specific Śrī-invocation openings (‘ratheṣu’, ‘akṣeṣu’, ‘vājeti’) and the named Sāman ‘Srāvantīya’.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, two palm-leaf bundles marked Yajus and Sāma, Puṣkara indicating mantra incipits, stylized script panels, calm scholastic setting","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, ornate manuscript stand, gold-highlighted title cartouches ‘Yajus’ ‘Sāma’, Puṣkara in teaching pose, rich textile patterns","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, diagrammatic clarity: columns listing incipits ratheṣu/akṣeṣu/vājeti and ‘Srāvantīya’, fine lines and soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, library scene with labeled volumes, teacher and students, delicate calligraphy-like incipits on scrolls, architectural niche backdrop"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ratheṣvakṣeṣu ← ratheṣu + akṣeṣu; vājeti ← vāja + iti.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 262.1 (Śrīsūkta identification); Agni Purāṇa 262.3-262.4 (japa/homa applications)
FAQs
It indexes where Śrī-related mantras occur in the Vedas—especially Yajurvedic mantra-incipits and the Sāmavedic Srāvantīya chant—useful for selecting correct recitations in prosperity-oriented rites.
Rather than giving a single ritual, it functions like a catalog: it cross-references named Vedic passages (Yajus and Sāman) connected with Śrī, showing the Agni Purāṇa’s compendium-style mapping of sacred literature.
By directing the practitioner to authoritative Vedic Śrī-mantras, it frames prosperity-seeking as dhārmic—aligned with śruti-based recitation—thereby supporting merit (puṇya) through correct mantra usage.