Agni Purana — Vyavahara, Shloka 9
Ṛग्विधानम् (Ṛgvidhāna) — Applications of Ṛgvedic Mantras through Japa and Homa
अग्निमीले पुरोहितं सूत्को ऽयं वह्निदैवतः पापैर् हि विप्रमुच्यत इति ग , घ , ञ च शिरसा धारयन् वह्निं यो जपेत्परिवत्सरम्
agnimīle purohitaṃ sūtko 'yaṃ vahnidaivataḥ pāpair hi vipramucyata iti ga , gha , ña ca śirasā dhārayan vahniṃ yo japetparivatsaram
若有人以观想将火神阿耆尼之火安置于头顶，整整一年诵持此阿耆尼圣句——“Agnim īḷe，家祭之司祭；此咒名为Sūtka，以Vahni（阿耆尼）为主宰神；由此确能解脱诸罪”——并连同音节ga、gha与ña一并诵念，即得脱离罪垢。
Lord Agni (in dialogue tradition of the Agni Purana, instructing Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Mantra-japa with devatā-dhyāna and niyama functions as prāyaścitta, burning pāpa like fire consumes fuel.
Application: Adopt long-term vrata-like discipline (parivatsara) with focused visualization and correct mantra-anga to cultivate inner purity and steadiness.
Khanda Section: Mantra-vidhi (Agni-vidya / Japa-prayoga)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A disciplined votary seated in meditation, a stylized flame/Agni envisioned above the crown of the head, with a small altar nearby and mantra syllables ga-gha-ña inscribed as sacred letters.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, warm ochres and reds, Agni as radiant deity above the yogin’s head, sacred letters in grantha-like script, minimal background with lamp and altar, flat iconic composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central meditating devotee with embossed gold halo-flames for Agni at the crown, rich reds, ornamental borders, small homa-kunda with gold highlights, sacred syllables as decorative cartouches.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, fine linework showing nyāsa focus at the head, subtle flame aura, instructional feel with labeled mantra ‘Agnim īḷe’ and ga-gha-ña, calm interior ritual space.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed domestic courtyard with a small fire-altar, ascetic seated cross-legged, translucent flame motif above head, calligraphic mantra panel, naturalistic textiles and vessels."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सूत्कोऽयम् = सूत्कः + अयम्; पापैर् हि = पापैः + हि; जपेत्परिवत्सरम् = जपेत् + परिवत्सरम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana mantra-vidhi sections on japa-niyama, nyāsa, and prāyaścitta (nearby 258.x context); Agni Purana homa-vidhi passages where Agni is purohita and pāpa-dahana is stated
FAQs
It prescribes a specific Agni-mantra japa-prayoga: reciting “Agnim īḷe purohitaṃ …” with the indicated syllables (ga, gha, ña) while performing a head-centered Agni-dhāraṇā, maintained as a year-long observance.
It exemplifies the Purana’s practical manual-like sections that codify mantra usage, deity-assignment (daivata), duration (parivatsara), and meditative procedure (dhāraṇā), integrating Vedic mantra material into applied ritual technology.
The text attributes pāpa-kṣaya (removal of sinful impurities) to disciplined, long-duration Agni-japa combined with focused dhāraṇā, presenting Agni as a purifier and mediator of karmic cleansing.