Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 11
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
एकाकी एककामायेत्येकोर्कं विधिवच्चरेत् अक्रन्दयतिसूक्तेन प्रबध्नीयान्मणिं करे
ekākī ekakāmāyetyekorkaṃ vidhivaccaret akrandayatisūktena prabadhnīyānmaṇiṃ kare
独处而怀一愿者，当依仪轨礼敬太阳神阿尔迦（Arka）。继而以起首为“akrandayati…”之赞颂，将摩尼宝（护符之珠）牢系于手。
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Mantra","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Rakṣā-kalpa: solitary, focused worship of Sūrya (Arka) followed by binding a protective maṇi/amulet on the hand using a specified sūkta for protection and success.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Arka-pūjā and Maṇi-bandhana with the ‘Akrandayati’ Sūkta","lookup_keywords":["arka-pūjā","sūrya-upāsanā","rakṣā-kalpa","akrandayati-sūkta","maṇi-bandhana"],"quick_summary":"Perform rule-based Sun worship in solitude with single-pointed intent; then recite the ‘akrandayati…’ hymn and firmly tie the gem-amulet on the hand for protective efficacy."}
Concept: Mantra efficacy depends on niyama, ekāgratā, and correct vidhi; protective power is ‘installed’ through bandhana with mantra.
Application: Use disciplined solitude, single intention, and correct recitation when preparing protective amulets; avoid distraction and ritual laxity.
Khanda Section: Mantra-tantra and protective rites (Raksha-kalpa / Mantra-prayoga)
Primary Rasa: Shanta
Secondary Rasa: Veera
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solitary sādhaka performs Arka-pūjā facing the rising Sun, then ties a gem-amulet on the wrist while reciting the ‘akrandayati…’ sūkta.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style; lone worshipper before a stylized radiant Sūrya disc, brass lamp and lotus offerings, right hand binding a gem amulet with sacred thread, calm dawn background","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold; blazing Sūrya mandala with embossed rays, devotee tying maṇi on wrist, ornate altar with lotus, heavy gold highlights and devotional symmetry","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting; clear step-by-step ritual scene—arka-pūjā items, mantra recitation posture, close-up of wrist bandhana with gem, soft pastel palette and fine outlines","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature; sunrise terrace scene, worshipper in simple garments, attendant holding a small jewel box, delicate script-like depiction of mantra recitation, architectural balustrade and naturalistic sky"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एककामायेत्येकोर्कं → एककामाय इति एकः उर्कम्; अक्रन्दयतिसूक्तेन → अक्रन्दयति सूक्तेन; प्रबध्नीयान्मणिं → प्रबध्नीयात् मणिम्. ‘अक्रन्दयति’ here taken as the title-element of a sūkta.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (rakṣā-kalpa, mantra-prayoga, maṇi/yantra usage)
FAQs
It teaches a practical mantra-prayoga: perform rule-based Arka (Sun) worship and then empower and tie a protective gem on the hand using the specified “Akrandayati” sūkta.
Alongside theology and myth, the Agni Purana preserves applied ritual technology—specific worship sequences, named hymns, and talismanic procedures (rakṣā-vidhi)—showing its coverage of everyday religious practice.
One-pointed, solitary, rule-following worship of the Sun sanctifies the rite; the mantra-consecrated gem functions as a dharmic protective aid (rakṣā), intended to avert obstacles and stabilize auspiciousness.