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AGNI PURANA
PART IV
N. GANGADHARAN
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CONTENTS
CHAPTERS
312. The occasions for the use of the Toarila-mantra
and the benefits 863
313. The mantras relating to the worship of different
gods 865
314. Mantras relating to the worship of Goddess
Tvarita 868
315. Narration of mantras relating to paralysing,
captivating etc. 871
316. Narration of different kinds of mantras 872
317. The different kinds of mantras of Siva 873
318. The mode of worshipping Ganapati, accom
plishing all things 876
319. Mode of worshipping Vagisvarl (Goddess of
speech) 878
320. The different mystic diagrams 879
321. The appeasing rites relating to Aghorastra 883
322. The appeasing rite employing the mantra of
the weapon of Pasupati 885
323. The mantra of the weapons of Aghora and
the six constituents 887
324. Appeasing rite for lord Siva 891
325. The benefits of wearing the rosary beads and the
counting of the formulae with them 894
326. Description of the mode of worshipping
Goddess Gauri for gaining enjoyment,
"emancipation etc. 896
Contents
The occasions for the use of the Tvaritd-mantra and the benefits
Fire-god said:
I- 3. I shall describe the application of the (Tvarita) Vidya
that would bring about success in matters pertaining to dharma
and fulfil worldly desires. One who knows the mantra divided
and spread over nine squares in the regular and reverse order
as a whole and divided in combination with karnd-vikarna(?)
and then by their parts combined in the different triangular forms
together with the image of the Goddess would know the man
tras that confer success as well as the manifold external appli
cations.
4-10. The mantras are manifold in different scriptures. It is
difficult to find (the description of) their application therein.
The first would be long. It is not described in the early hours
of the morning. (The mantras) having a single letter, two
letters and three letters would be applied. (The mystic dia
gram) should be divided by four lines each drawn horizontally
and vertically. Thus there would be nine chambers. These
(letters) should be established in the central region clockwise
and then the order is split. One who finds the order by means
of combination of the order that votary would have all the des
ired things in his folded hands. The three worlds would be at
his feet. He would get the earth consisting of nine sections. The
votary should write the principle of Siva all around on the skull
or on a rag (got) from the cremation ground after he has come
out. The name should then be written on it at the centre or on
the pericarp. It should then be fumigated with the burning
charcoal of khadira (tree). Then a piece of birch-bark should
be held under the feet. (By this process) one would be able to
bring under his control the entire universe together with the
movable and immovable things in seven days.
II- 12. (Otherwise) the name (of the enemy) should be written
inside a thunderbolt (shaped) diagram drawn inside (a circle
864 Agni Purdna
would annihilate death. The same worn (on the body) would
(remove) obstacles, sins and subdue enemies. (It) would (also)
confer good fortune and longevity. No doubt, it would give
victory in gambling and battle even if the army oflndra (is to
be fought against). This amulet is one like the (gem) cintdmani
and would confer progeny on barren women. One would be
able to conquer other kingdoms, (recover one's own) kingdom
and gain sovereignty over the earth. By repeating (the syllables)
phaf9 strirhy kse, hum a lakh (number of times), one would gain
control over theyaksas (semi-divine beings) and others.
gcthcr with the noose, goad, skull, the wish-yielding tree, lute
and red-coloured (?). (Goddesses) Nitya, Abhaya, Mangala,
Navavfra, Mangala (?), Durbhaga, Manonmani and Drava should
be worshipped in the (directions) commencing with the east.
27-28. Orh, hrirh obeisance to Ananga1 (without a body).
, hrirh, hrirh, obeisance to Smara (one that makes one to re
member), (obeisance) to Manmatha (one that agitates the
mind), to Mara and to Kama. The five (forms of God of love)
should be contemplated as holding a noose, goad, bow and
arrows and as in the union of Rati (Goddess of love) (and her
companions) Virati (non-attachment), Priti (pleasure), Viprlti
(displeasure), Mati (thought), Dhrti (firmness), Vidhrti(fickle
mindedness) , and Pusti (nourishment). Orh, chain, Nitya-
klinna (ever moist) ! Madadrava (exuding intoxicating liquid) !
Oih, Orh, a, a, i, i, , , , , /, /, , ai, , , arh, ah, ka, kha, ga,
gha, ha, ca, cha,ja, jha, fLa, {a, fka, </, $ha, , ta, tha, da, dha, , pa,
pha, ba,bha, , a, ra, la, va,ia, sa, sa,ha,ksa. Orh,charh oblations
to Nityaklinna and Madadrava, The energy of support and the
lotus (should be worshipped) on the lion and the Goddess in the
heart and other (limbs). Orh, hrirh, Gaurl (white coloured) !
The consort of Rudra (Siva) ! YogeSvari (mistress of faculties) !
HUrhy phaf oblations.
1. This and the following four names denote the God of love.
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ants (are added). It ends with strirh, kurfi, ksepa and phaf. This
vidyd is known as subduing all things. It also destroys the
poisons of serpents. Orh, khe, che should be practised to revive
a person bitten by a deadly serpent. Orh, hurfi, ke, ksah should
be used to destroy poison and enemies. Strim, htlrh, phaf is (the
mantra) to be used for conquering sins and diseases etc. Khe, cha
is the application for removing evil obstacles. The application
of hurh, strirfi, orh would captivate women. The application of
khe, strirh, khe, cha should be used for captivating and conquest.
Airh, hrirh, Srirh, spherh, kairh, ksaurfi, Bhagavati! Ambika! Kubjika!
spkerh, orh, bharh, larh subjugate. Obeisance to Aghora on the
face ! Brctrh, brdrh, kili, kili, viced, sphaurii, herh, sphiitfi, Sraurh, hrirh,
airh, Srirh. This vidyd of Kubjika is known to accomplish all the
things. I shall describe to you again the mantras narrated by
(lord) Isa (Siva) to (lord) Skanda.
be red. The lotuses outside that should (also be red). The path
way should be made white. The doors (should be coloured) as
one wishes. The pericarp as well as the filaments would be
yellow in colour. This circle is known as destroying obstacles.
(Lord) Ganapati should be worshipped. The first name would
be that of (lord) Siva together with Indra and others. The
head is struck with Tatpurusa. is the first (syllable) with
obeisance at the end.
15. (The gods) Gaja (elephant), Gajair$a(elephant-head
ed), Gangeya (son of Ganga),Gananayaka (lord of the Ganas),
Triravartta (turned round thrice), Gaganaga (one who travels
in the sky), Gopati (a leader) (should be worshipped) in the
first row.
16-22. Vicitramsa (one possessing strange characteristics),
Mahakaya (one having a big body), Lambosta (having a hang
ing lip), Lambakarnaka (one having drooping ears), Lambo-
dara (big-bellied), Mahabhaga (very fortunate one), Vikrta
(having strange appearance), Parvatl-priya (one who is dear
to Parvatl), Bhayavaha (frightening), Bhadra (auspicious),
Bhagana (the cluster of asterisms), Bhayasudana (one that
destroys fear) are the twelve (to be worshipped) on the ten
rows. Devatrasa (frightening the celestials) (should be worship
ped) on the west. Mahanada (one having a great sound), Bha-
svara (one having lustre), Vighnaraja (lord of obstacles),
Ganadhipa (lord of the Ganas), Udbhafa (the pre-eminent
one), Svanabha (self-originating), Can^a (wrathful), Maha-
Sunda (one having a big trunk), Bhlmaka (the terrible), Man-
matha (captivating the mind), Madhusiida (the destroyer of
Madhu), Sundara (beautiful one), and Bhavapusfaka (one that
nourishes ones thoughts) (should be worshipped). (Lord)
Brahmesvara (lord of Brahma), Brahma, Manovftti (mental
attitude), Samlaya (well-absorbed), Laya (absorption), Dutya-
priya (fond of being a messenger), Laulya (extremely desirous),
Vikarpa (having a strange ear), Vatsala(affectionate), Krtanta
(the destroyer) and Kaladaptfa (death) (should be worshipped)
on the north. A sacrificial pitcher should be worshipped as
before. The mantra should be repeated ten thousand times. Ob
lation should be done one tenth of that number. When the other
(imantras) are repeated oblations should be made ten times.
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One who frightens the three worlds! Cut (2) ! Roam about
(2) ! Attract (2) ! Break (2) ! Twist (2) ! Bum (2) !
Cook (2) ! Thus Rudra, who accomplishes, makes known! I
shall bring back the person possessed by spirit even if he has
gone to the heaven, region of the gods or sporting in the sum
mit! Accept (2) the offering I am giving! Oblations! After hav
ing offered the victim to the guardian of the ground and (the
performance of the rite) of locating the planets, (the enemy)
would be subjugated. The enemies would get destroyed. The
enemy forces would be routed in the battle.
10-13. One would nullify three kinds of poisons by the
location of the h a rfisa b ija After having made equal proportion
.l
noose! One whose strong body bears the bow and thunderbolt!
You enter my body and paralyse all the evil forces (2) ! Hurh !
The armour consists of one hundred and five letters. Orh !
To the Vigour (of the lord) ! Orh ! Make the eyes quiver (2) !
One having subtle form(2) ! Pierce (2) ! Pierce intensely (2) !
Cover (2) t Vomit (2 )! Kill (2) ! , pha{ (is the) weapon
of Aghora.
ted (one by one) and the nasal sound should be added separa
tely. (The letters) in the name of the votary should be separated.
The letters (in the name) of the votary should be added at the
beginning and end of the formula. (These letters) from the
name (ofthe votary) should be reckoned as siddha (successful),
sddhya (capable of being accomplished), susiddha (successful
easily) and ari (hostile). A formula having the siddha (letters)
at the beginning and end would give hundred percent results
immediately. (A formula having) susiddha (letters) at the be
ginning and end should be deemed (to have the same result) as
the siddha (letters). (A votary) should avoid at a distance the
ari (letters) at the beginning and end. The siddha and susiddha
(formulae) should be used for (rites of) same nature and
the ari and s&dhya (should also be used) similarly. The
presence of thousands of hostile (letters) in the middle would
not be a defect in a formula having siddha (letters) at the be
ginning and end.
14-17a. In the well-known formulae such as maya1, prasada12
and pranava3, there are no divisions. The formula presided over
by Brahma (is known) as Brahmavidya. Those known as
vaifqava (pertaining toVisnu) are sacred to Vi^nu. The formulae
of Rudra are called Viras. Those pertaining to Indra are
dear to Isvara. Those presided over by the serpents would make
the serpents motionless. Those relating to the Yaksas (a kind
of semi-divine beings) are fond of ornaments. Those sacred to the
Gandharvas are excessively (fond of) music etc. Those relating
to the demons are dreadful. (The formulae) of the goblins are
covered by filth. One should examine a formula and then
impart (it).
17b-20a. (There are) formulae beginning with one letter
and ending with phaf upto those having fifty letters .The formula
(known as) bald consists of twenty letters. That (known as)
Rudra consists of twentytwo (letters). The formulae having
more than that number upto three hundred (letters) are known
as vfddha (expanded). The letters beginning with a and ending
1. Seep. 888fn. 2.
2. the syllables harh$ haum.
3. the syllable orh.
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mystic diagram the mudr&1 and the oblation which are the
means (for the same).
2-6a. After having drawn Citrabhanu (Bhairava form of
Siva), Siva and Kala together with Great Energy, Ida (one
of the arteries) is drawn together with the lord and the modi
fication. The second (circle) should have the door and words
which please (goddess) Gauri (synonym of Uma). The princi
pal formula of (goddess) Gauri should be made to end with
fourth case (dative). Orh9 krirh, sah9 saurh obeisance to Gauri (is
the formula). Six inches should be endowed with the three
letters appropriate to the group. The seat (should be spread out)
with pranava (syllable orii) and the image (of the goddess) with
(the formula of) the heart. The syllables of water, time and
Siva in the formula should be raised. The life (syllable) should
be endowed with long vowels and (location on) the six parts
of the body (should be made). (The consecration of) the seat
should be made with the pranava and the consecration of the
image with the formula of the heart.
6b-7. Child ! Thus I have described to you (according
to) the Yamala. I shall explaing to you (according to) the
Ekaviranow. The basic syllable consisting of those of (lord) Siva
and the goddess devoid (of the syllables) of heart are spread
out endowed with the order of creation with (the syllables of)
vahni mayo? and krianu
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15. One who worships the earthen liftga during the three
twilights with bilva9 would redeem one hundred and eleven
generations of his family and would attain heaven.
16. A person should build a temple according to his capa
city. The small or big (temple) (built) by a poor or a rich person
would have equal benefit.
17. On account of the transitory nature of ones life one
should set apart two parts (of his wealth) for the sake of virtuous
deeds and one part of the wealth for maintaining his life.
18. A person who builds a temple would redeem twentypne
generations of his family and gain wealth. One would get mani
fold benefits (by building a temple) with earth, wood, brick and
stone etc.
19. A person who builds a temple of God with eight bricks,
would reach heaven. Even one who builds a temple with dust in
sport would acquire wealth.
1. The Pur&pa summaries very briefly and does not give a clear defini
tion. Hence the translation has been rendered in such a way as to make it
clear.
902 Agni Purdna
ga at the end of both the foot. (If the Vaitaliya) has an addi
tional long syllable (it is known as) Aupacchandasaka1.
13-15. The Patalika12 has bhagana (and two long syllables)
at the end in addition to the above (characteristics). (The
lakdra) that has not been described so far (in the above should
not be mixed) with the next. The second and third foot in the
above should not be employed separately. Pracyavrtti is shown
(now). When in the second and fourth feet, the first lakdra gets
mixed up, it is (Pracyavrtti). If the first lakdra gets mixed up
with the third in the first and the third feet, it is Udicyavrtti.
If the above characteristics are found together in the same it is
Pravrttaka. When all the feet (in the Vaitaliya) have the
characteristics of the first and third (letters), it would be
Caruhasini. When all the four feet possess the characteristics of
the second and fourth (letters), it would be Aparantika.
16. It is said to be Matrasamaka when there are sixteen
lakdras ( one rndtra syllable) ending in guru. (At the end one of
the two is made guru and the ninth is a lakdra) When there
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are twelve lakdras and the ninth (retains its own form in a
quarter) (it is called) Vanavasika.
17. (Where in all the four quarters) the fifth and the
eighth (are lakdras and the rest as laid down) (it is) Vigloka.
Where the ninth lakdra remains as also the fifth and eighth it is
Citra. If it gets mixed with the next (i.e. the tenth) it is Upa-
citra. Padakulaka is the next (metre).
18-19. (Where there are sixteen lakdras in a quarter it is
known as) Gltyarya. (When the two halves of Gltyarya) are
reversed (i.e. one half is all short and the other half is all long)
it is Sikha. When the first half is all short (and second half is
all long) it is Jyoti. When the first half is all long (and the
second half is all short) it is Saumya. Culika is said to be hav
ing (twentynine lakdras in the first half and) thirty one (in the
second half) and a long syllable at the end. The number of
syllables should be deducted from the number of mdtras so that
the remainder would be gurus (long). The number of gurus
1. The letters ku, cu, fu9 to, pu stand for the four letters in the respective
group.
918 Agni
from grief etc. Tear is known as the water from the eyes produ
ced by sorrow, happiness etc. Loss of consciousness is the cessation
of [the working) of the sense-organs due to fasting etc. The
depression of the mind arising from indifference (to worldly
things) is said to be despair. Debility (is) physical langour from
mental suffering and the like from the body.
23. Indifference arises from dependence on doubt. Envy is
jealousy. Intoxication (is) the infatuation of the mind arising
from the use of wine etc.
24. Weariness (is) exhaustion arising from the inner
body caused by excess of work. Aversion of the mind towards
acts such as ldve etc. is said to be indolence.
25. Miserable state is due to deviation from goodness.
Thought is contemplation of objects. Perplexion is said to be not
finding the mode of doing (a thing).
26. Recollection would be the reflection of an enjoyed
thing. Opinion (is) ascertainment of purpose brought about by
knowledge of reality.
27. Bashfulness (is) certain shrinking of the mind arising
from passion and the like. Fickleness would be unsteadiness. Joy
is the pleasure of the mind.
28. Excitement is the distress of the soul caused by the
hope of remedy. The loss of intellect in those to be done is said
to be stupidity.
29. Equanimity is the elevation in wealth on the attain
ment of the desired end. Pride is contempt for others and
attitude of supremacy of the self.
30. Impediment caused by fate and the like in respect of
the desired object is despondency. An unsteady condition caused
by desire when the desired end has not been gained is longing.
31. Absent-mindedness (is) immobile condition causing
benumbing of the senses and the mind. Terror (is) repeated
surprise in the mind (caused) by opposition and the like in
war.
32. Intolerance (is) non-pacification of anger. Awakening
(is) the rise of consciousness. Dissimulation is the concealment
coming under the range of gesture and appearance.
33. Harshness of vehement verbal attack arising from
anger is^known to be fierceness. Conjecture is examination
926 Agni
Fire-god said:
1. The exertion of the body is regarded as the particular
gesture relating to the limbs and subordinate limbs and as their
action. The former generally relates to women.
1. The amended reading is Avalagita.
2. The amended reading is V&gvcQi.
3. The amended reading is Avasyandita.
4. The printed text wrongly reads ucita.
341.2-12 929
1. The text reads kanaka and vardham&na. Cf. N S IX. 8-10 reading these
two as one.
2. utsa&ga (lap). Cf. N S IX .
3. Cf. N S IX. given as avahittha (dissemination of internal feeling).
4. The text wrongly reads nartana. C f N S IX .
5. The text reads kha#4a for khalla in N S X.
342.4-14 931
1. The pur&qa mentions only four divisions but defines six as in JV5 V I.
51-52.
2. The purdga wrongly reads jihva instead ofjifuna.
3. Wrongly printed as pdpahasita.
932 Agni Purdna
ing of) the word indicative of simile, (of) the word (expres
sive) of the subject of comparison and (of) both of these.
The last one is of three kinds.
9b. Eighteen kinds of simile are distinguished.
10. The Dharma (attribute) and Vastu (object) -upamd is
that where the common attribute is expressed or implied,
(depending) on the prominence of dharma (attribute) or
vastu ( object).
11-12. Where the two (objects) having the (common)
attribute are compared reciprocally, it would be Parasparo-
pound (mutual simile). When their (comparison) is reversal of
what is well known, it would bcViparUopamd (reversed simile).
Niyamopatnd (restrictive simile) is that in which (the resem
blance) is restricted (to one excluding others). Aniyamopamd
(unrestrictive simile) would be from (the resemblance found)
in others as well.
13-14. Samuccayopamd (cumulative simile) consists of
the mention of multitude of other attributes. When difference
is indicated in spite of similarity of many attributes, it is (known
as) Vyatirekopamd (simile of contrast), because distinction is
spoken of. It is the BahUpama (multiple simile) in which there
is comparison with many similar (objects).
15. When the attributes are different for each standard of
comparison it is indeed Mdlopamd (garland of simile). If
comparison is made by modifying the standard of comparison,
(it is known as) Vikriyopamd (simile of modification).
16. That is well known as the Adbhutopamd (hypothetical
simile) in which comparison is made by the poet by superim
posing something non-existent in all the three worlds on the
standard of comparison.
17. It is Mohopamd (illusive simile) in which, the subject
of comparison is declared as identical with the standard of
comparison, after imposing the standard of comparison on the
subject of comparison. (It has) a mistaken statement.
18. Sarhiayopama (simile by doubt) (arises) from the
uncertainty of the real nature of both the entities having com
mon attributes. Ni&cayopamd (determinative simile) (arises)
from determining the subject of comparison after having doubt
ed it.
344.19-28 941
Fire-god said :
1. An embellishment of both sound and sense adorns the
two simultaneously just as a necklace laid in one place (adorns
both) the breast and neck of a woman.
2. Six varieties of it are explicitly in existence, namely,
Prafasti, Kdnti, Aucitya, Sanksepa, Yavadarthata and Abhivyaktu
3-4a. Praiasti (eulogy) (is) skillful speech (employed)
for the act of melting the subtle (heart) as if it is subservient. It
is of two kinds on account of the distinction as Premokti and
Stuti. A friendly speech and a panegyric are the synonyms of
Premokti and Stuti (respectively).
4b-5a. Kdnti (loveliness) (is) the fitness of the expressed
(sense) and the expressive ( word) agreeable to all the minds.
(In that) the diction is befitting the theme and the mode to the
sentiment.
5b. The propriety arises from strong and soft compositions.
6. SaAksepa (brevity) (is) the comprehension of many
meanings by means of few expressive words. Y&oadarthata
345.7.17 943
(correspondence) is neither deficiency nor excess of the word
and the theme respectively.
7-9a. Abhivyakli (manifestation) (is) explicitness. It has
also two (sub) divisions, Sruti and Aksepa. Sruti (direct hear
ing) is the word that gives up its own meaning. It is of two
kindsNaimittiki (occasional) and Pdribhafiki (technical).
Technicality is convention. Hence arises the Technical. (The
two) are again each divided as Mukhyd (primary) and Aup-
acariki (metaphorical).
9b-10a. That is Metaphorical by which a word whose
function deviates from its own primary sense expresses, for
certain reason, a sense which is not primary.
10b-12a. It is Indicatory and Qualitative by association
with indication and qualities (respectively). Indication is said
to be the apprehension (of a secondary sense) always associated
with the expressed sense. Indication is regarded as fivefold
arising from connection with the primary sense, proximity,
cohesion, contrariety and association through action.
12b-13. The Qualitative (is) endless in view of the endless
ness of qualities in accordance with the desire of the speaker.
It is known here as Samadhi (transference) in which the
attribute of one object is transferred to another by a person
complying with worldly limits.
14-16. That is Aksepa (interdiction), on account of which
the vital essence not available from direct hearing (of the
word) becomes manifest. It is also (known as) Dhvani (sug
gestion) , since it is implied by suggestion by means of word and
sense, where the (suggested) sense (appears) by subordinating1
its own (expressed sense). That is said to be Aksepa (interdi
ction) where there is an apparent denial of the desired sense in
order to convey something special.123Again, this (is known as)
Aprastutastoira8 (indirect praise) where there is a praise of
another object deviating from the object on hand.
17. Because of brevity of expression that is termed by the
wise as Sam&sokti (brevity of speech), where another object
and the singer. Gha* stands for a bell, a small bell and the like
and beating. (The letter) ** signifies desire and Bhairava (a
terrible form of lord Siva).
6. Ca (stands for) the wicked (and) stainless. *Cha (in
dicates) division and *jif conquering. Jarh (denotes) a song
and jha9 commendable. (The letter) iia (signifies) strength and
singing.
7. Jba (denotes) the orb of Moon, (lord) Siva and tying.
*f)a is regarded (as signifying) Rudra, sound and fear.
(denotes) a drum and sound.
8. Jhfa (means) extraction and ascertainment. * (signi
fies) a thief and the inside of the tail. Tha (denotes) eating,
*dah\ cutting, sustaining and ornamentation.
9. Dhah (signifies) Brahma and the dkuttHra (flower). *Na*
(stands for) a collection and correct course of action. Pa is
known (to denote) a garden. Pha is regarded (as signifying) a
squall.
10. *Pha9 (stands for) phfflk&ra (blowing with the mouth)
and fruitlessness. BV (denotes) a bird and *bharii\ the asterism.
eAfd, would (mean) Goddess of wealth, measure and mother*
(stands for) a sacrifice, traveller and a brave person.
11. (The letter) }? (denotes) Fire (god), strength and
Indra. (The letter) la is said (to denote) the creator. Vi
(signifies) separation and Va\ Varuna. &ah (means) lying
down and 4am9 happiness.
12. *$ah (denotes) excellence and sah\ the past. Sa (means)
Laksmi (the goddess of fortune) and sariC is regarded (as
representing) locks of hair. Ha (denotes)sustenance and Rudra
(aform of Siva). K$a (stands for) the warrior class and
regarded as the alphabet (imperishable).
13. (The letter) k$o (denotes) (lord) Nfsimha, Hari and the
guardians of the land (and entrance). A sacred formula of one
syllable (should be deemed as) the deity (itself whom it repre
sents) and it confers enjoyment and emancipation.
14. The formula (running as) kfaum obeisance to Hay a li
ras1 confers all knowledge. The letter a and the other letters
Skanda said:
1-5. I shall describe the forms of finished combinations1 (of
vowels and consonants). First (I shall describe) the combination
of vowels.
dantfa 4- agram = dand&gram
sk + agata = sagata
dadhi + idarh = dad hidam
nadi 4* I hate = nadihate
madhu 4- udakam = madhudakam
p itr + r$abha = pitrsabha
The letter l also becomes similar.
(hotf 4- lkara hotpkara)
tava + idarii = tavedam
sakala + udakam = sakalodakam
The following is a half-vowel :
tava + lkara tavalkara
sa + esa saisa
sa 4* aindri saindri
tava + odanam tavaudanam
khafva + oghah = khatvaughah are thus
formed
vi + asudhih. = vyasudhih
vasu + alahkrtam vasvalankrtam
p itr + artlia pitrartha
4- upavana * pitrarthopavana
nai 4- aka = nayaka
lo 4- aka lavaka
te 4* iha ta iha, tayiha etc.
te 4- atra = tetra
yafc + atra * yotra
jale + akajam = jalekajam
1. The text gives only the combined forms. The individual words have
also been given here for easy comprehension.
.
350 6 -9 955
i indrakam
u + uttitfha - u uttigfha
kavi + etau kavi etau
v&yu + etau - vayu etau
vane + ime - vane ime
ami + ete am! ete
yajflabhiite + ehi yajftabhute ehi
deva + imannaya - deva imannaya
6-9. I shall describe now the conjunction of the consonants
vak + yatab vagyatah
ac + ekam&tfkah - ajekamatfkah
+ ete - $atfete
tat + ime - tadime
va + adi vadi (?)
vak + nitih - vannitih
?at + mukha - ga^mukha etc.
v&k + manasam vaxbnanasam
vak + bhagadih - vagbhagadih
vak + laknam - vak$lak$nam
tat + ferirakam - taccharlrakam
tat + lunati - tallunati
tat + caret - taccaret
kun + aste kunnaste
sugan + iha - suganniha
bhavan + caran bhavamscaran
bhavan + chatro - bhavanfehatro
bhavan + tika - bhav&m^tika
bhavan + takali - bhavam$|akah
bhavan + tirtha - bhavamstlrtha
bhavan + stheyan - bhavamstheyan
bhavan + lekha - bhav&mllekh&
bhavan + ,jayah - bhavafijayafr
bhavan fete bhav&mfehete
bhavan + ca fete - bhavaficafece
bhav&n + fete - bhav&fifete
956 Agni
base is employed to denote the subject. The first case (is also
employed) in addressing when the agent and the object are
mentioned. That which is done (by the agent) is the object
{karma). Second case (Accusative) is used in the object. That by
which something is done is the instrument () One who
does is the agent (karta). When the object is not specified to be
the agent through the verbal affix or suffixes of the krt and tad-
dhita type, the third case (Instrumental) is used in (denoting)
the instrument and the agent. The fourth case is employed in
sampraddna (to be given). It is said to be samprad&na in which
the desire to give is indicated. Apdddna, is that from which some
thing moves away or taken away. The fifth case (Ablative) is
used (to denote) apdddna. The sixth case (Genitive) (is used to
denote) ones ownership. The term adhtkarana is used in the
sense of the base (ddhdra). The seventh case (Locative) (is used)
therein.
28b-29a. Singular is used to denote a single thing. Dual
comes in the sense of two things. Plural would occur in the
(sense of) many. I shall describe the finished forms (now).
29b-32a. (The following are examples for the Nominative):
Vfksah (tree), Suryah (Sun), Ambuvahah (cloud), Arkah
(Sun). The following are the examples for^the Vocative) : He
Ravi (O Sun!), He Dvijatayas (O twiceborns!), Viprau
(O Brahmins !). (Then the example for the Accusative) :Gajan
(the elephants). (Then the examples for the Instrumental):
Mahendrena (by Mahendra, the lord of the celestials), Yama-
bhyam (by two Yamasby the twins), Analaih kjrtam (done
by Anala, fire plural). Ramaya (for Ram a), Munivaryabhyam
(for the two excellent sages), Kebhyah (for whom, plural) (are
examples for the Dative). Dharmat (from Dharma), Harau
ratih1 (?), Sarabhyam (from the two arrows), Pustakebhyah
{from the books) (are illustrations for the Ablative). Arthasya (of
the sense), I$varayoh (of the two lords), Gatih balanam (the fate
of children) (are for the Genitive). Sajjane pri tih (pleased in good
people), Hamsayoh(in the two hamsas), Kamale$u (in the lotuses)
(are examples for the Locative). In the same way, the words
Kama (God of love), Mahela (the great lord) and other (words)
should be known like ( the word) Vrka (tree).
32b-36a. Sarve (all), Visve (all or entire or whole), Sarv-
asmai (for all), Sarvasmat (from all) and Katara (who or which
of two) are regarded (as similar). Sarve$am (of all), Svam (ones
self), Vivasmin (in the whole). The other forms are like (the
word) Vrksa (tree). Similarly Ubhaya (both), Katara (who or
which of the two), Katama (who or which of many), Anyatara
( one of two) etc. (should be known). Piirve (all the former),
Piirvah (all the former, feminine), Purvasmai (for the former),
Purvasmat (from the former), Piirve (in the former), Purvasmin
(in the former). The other forms are like that of Sarva. Para
(superior), Avara (inferior) as well as Daksina (south), Uttara
(north), Antara (in between), Aparah(others), Adharah (below)
(are to be known) in the same way. Nemah (parts), Prathamah
(the first ones), Prathame (m the first one) are like the word
Arka (Sun). In the same way (we whould have) Caramah (last),
Alpa (little), Ardha (half) and the Nema (part) and others.
36b-41a. Dvitiyasmai (or) Dvitlyaya (for the second),
Dvitiyasmat (or) Dvitiyakat (from the second), Dvitiyasmin
(or) Dvitiye (in the second) and Tftiya (third) like (the word)
Arka (Sun). Somapah (a drinker of Soma) and Somapau (two
drinkers of Soma) should be known. Go to Somapah (drinkers
of Soma) (or) Somapam (a drinker of Soma). Kilalapau (two
drinkers of a heavenly drink similar to nectar) and Somapah
(drinker of Soma), Somapah (drinkers of Soma),Somape dada(givc
to a drinker of Soma), Somapabhyam(to two drinkers of Soma ,
Somapabhyah (to many drinkers of Soma), Somapah (drinker
of Soma), Somapau (two drinkers of Soma) (belong to) a group.
(The words) such as Kilalapah (drinkers of a celestial drink)
would be similar. Kavih (poet), Agnih (fire) and Arayah (ene
mies) , He kave ! (O poet !), Kavim (the poet, accusative),Agnl
( two fires, accusative), Tan Harin (those Hari-s), Satyakina
h tarn (taken by Satyaki), Ravibhyarii (by two Suns), Ravibhih
(by the Suns), Dehi vahnayc yah samagatah (Give to Fire who
has come), Agneh (of fire), Agnyoh (of two fires), Agnlnim
(of many fires), Kavau (in the poet), Kavyoh (in the two poets)
and Kavi$u (inm any poets) (are examples for words ending in
4i*). Similarly Susgtih (good path), Abhrantih (not an error),
Agni
Suldrtib (good fame) and Sudhrtih (firmness) (are to be dec-
dined).
41b-43a. (Some more examples for words ending in i*):
Sakhi (a friend) Sakh&yau ( two friends), Sakhayah (many
friends). He sakhe i vraja satpatiiii (O Friend ! go to a good
master) Sakhayam (the friend) Sakhayau (the two friends)
Sakhfn (the friends) (are accusative forms). Sakhyagatab
(gone with the friend). Dada sakhye ( give to the friend). Sakh-
yuhi (from a friend) Sakhyuh (of the friend) Sakhyoh (ofthe
two friends). That rest (are formed like) the forms of Kavi
(poet). Patya (by the master) Patye (for the master), Patyuh
(from the master), Patyuh (of the master), Patyob (of the two
masters) are like (the word) Agni (fire).
43b. Dvau (two), Dvau (the two), Dvabhyam (by the
two), Dvabhy&m (for the two), Dvayob (from the two) and
Dvayob (of the two) are in the sense of dual.
44. Tray ah (three), Trin (the three), Tribhib (by the three),
Tribhyab (for the three), Trayanam (of the three) and Triu
(in the three) (are) in order. Kati (how many) and Kati (how
many). The other plural forms are like Kavi (poet) (in the
plural).
45. (The word Ni, leader is declined as follows): Nib (a
leader), Niyau (two leaders) and Niyah (many leaders). He nib
(O leader !), Niyam (one leader), Niyau (two leaders), Niyah
(many leaders). Niya (by a leader), Nibhyam (by two leaders),
Nibhib (by many leaders). Niye (for a leader), Nibhyab (for
many leaders). Niy&rii (of many leaders), Niyi (in a leader) and
Niyob (in two leaders).
46-48a. Suftib (good fortune), Sudhib (good intellect) etc.
Gr&manlb (a leader), pujayeddharim (should worship Hari).
Grama^iyau (the two chiefs), GramaQyah (the many chiefs),
Gramapyam (the chief, accusative), Gramanya (by the chief),
Gr&manibhib (by many chiefs), Gramanyah (of a chief), Gram-
any&m (ina chief). Words beginning with Sen&ni (leader of an
army) are similarly (declined). Subhub (good land) and Sabhu-
vau (two good lands). Svayambhuvah (self-bom), Svayambhuvaih
(self-bom, accusative), Svayambhuva (by the self-bom), Svaya-
m bhuvi(inthe self-torn), Pratibhuvab (bail or surety) etc.
(should be formed) similarly.
351.48b-57a 963
the same way Pras&n (one who is tranquil) and Pra&ni (loca
tive) also.
65-67. Kah (who), Kena (by whom) like Sarva (all).
Ke$u (among whom), Ayam (this), Ime (dual), Iman (accusa
tive plural), Anena (by this), Abhyam (instrumental, dual)f
Ebhih (instrumental, plural), Asmai (dative, singular), Ebhyah
(dative plural), Svam (ones own), .\sya (genitive), Anayolji
(genitive, dual), E$axh (genitive, plural) and E?u (locative,
plural) would be (formed). Catvarah (four), Caturah (accusa
tive), Gaturnam (genitive), Catursu (locative). Sugih (good
speech), Sugiru (locative, plural), Sudyaul.i (goodday), Sudivau
(dual), Sudyubhyam (instrumental dual). Vit (merchant),
Visau (dual), Vitsu (locative, plural). Yadfsah (ablative, singu
lar, from which kind of a thing), Yadrgbhyain (ablative, dual)
Vidbhyam (dual in the third, iourth and fifth cases). a( (six),
aj. (accusative) Sannam (genitive plural), $a(su (locative
plural).
68-70a. Suvacah (eloquent), Suvacasa (instrumental),
Suvacobhyarh (instrumental, dual), He Suvaco (vocative), He
(U^anas denotes the preceptor of the demons) (voca
tive), Usana (instrumental), Uanasi (locative), Purudansa (a
goose), Aficha (a stupid person), He Vidvan (O Learned
man !), Vidvan (nominative) Vidue namah (obeisance to the
learned, dative), Vidvadbhyam (instrumental, dative and abla
tive, dual), Vidvatsu (locative, plural). Babhuvivan (one that
has become). (We have) in the same way, Pecivan (one that
cooks), Sreyan (excellent), Sreyamsau (nominative, dual),
Sreyasah (accusative, plural).
70b-73. The following are the forms of Adas (that) :
Asau, Amu, Ami (nominative, singular,dual and plural), Amum
and Amun (accusative singular and plural), Amuna, Amibhili
(instrumental singular and plural), Amusmai (dative), Amu$-
mat (ablative), Amusya, Amuyoh, Amisam (genitive singular,
dual and plural) and Amu$min (locative). Similarly (we have)
( the forms of Godhuk, one who milks the cow): A person has
come with one who milks the cow. Godhuksu (locative plural).
Thus (we have) other (forms). Mitradmhah (one who is trea
cherous to a friend), Mitradrugbhyam (dual instrumental),
Mitradcugbhib (plural) and Cittadruhah (inimic to the mind)
966 Agni Purdna
Skanda said:
1-2. (The following are the forms of feminine nouns ending
in d) : Rama (Laksmi, consort of Visnu), Rame, Ramah (the
three forms in the nominative) are auspicious. Ramarii, Rame,
Ramah (the three forms in the accusative), Ramaya, Rama-
bhyam, Ramabhih (tht three forms in the instrumental) (by
Rama) it was made imperishable. Ramayai, Ramabhyam (are
the singular, dual dative). Ramayah, Ramayoh, Ramanam
(are the three forms in the genitive). Ramayam and Ramasu
(are the singular and plural forms of the locative). Kala (fine
arts) is similar.
3-4. (The following are also feminine) : Jara (old age),
Jarasau or Jare, Jarasah or Jarah (are the forms in the nomi
native). Jaram or Jarasam (is the form in the accusative
singular), Jar&su (is the locative plural). Similarly (we have)
Sarva and Sarve (all) (in the nominative singular and dual).
Sarvasya (instrumental), give Sarvasyai (dative) (to all).
Sarvasyah (ablative), Sarvasyah (and) Sarvayoh (genitive
singular and dual). The other forms are like that of Rama.
(The following are always plural) : Dve (two in the
nominative), Dve (in the accusative) and Tisrah (three in the
nominative) and Tisnjam (in the genitive).
5-8. (The following are examples of substantives of the
feminine ending in *i) t Buddhifr (intellect) (nominative),
Buddhya (instrumental), Buddhaya (dative) and Buddheji (abla
352.9-10 967
(in an example for the internal). May a person cut that with a
sickle (is an instance of) external.
9b-10. The sampraddna (giving) is said to be threefold; (1)
preraka (sending) a cow to a brahmin, (2) anumantfka (with
consent) (such as) S<A person gives a servant for the king, (3)
anirdkartyka (a thing that could not be refused) (such as) A
good person may give flowers to the master.
11. The apdddna (that which is being taken away) is said to
be twofold : (1) calarh (moveable) : (A person) has fallen
from a running horse and acnlaih (immoveable) : That devotee
ofVi^iu comes from a village.
12-14a. The adhikarana (thejbase) is fourfold : (1) vydpaka
(pervading) just as ghee in curd, (2) aupaUesika (juxtaposition)
is said (to be the existence of) oil in sesamum for the sake of
God, (3) vai$ayika (pertaining to an object) is known (to be)
like the monkey may remain on a house (or) a tree, (and) (4)
sdmipyaka (proximate) known (to be) like fish in the water and
a lion in a forest. (A fifth variety) is known as aupaedrika (meta
phorical) such as the existence of a hamlet on the (river) Ganges.
14b-l 7. (Now I shall describe the use of different inflections
indicating different senses.) The third or the sixth (case) is known
(to be used) when (the intention is) not expressed. (Lord) Vi$nu
is worshipped by people, To be gone by him or of him (are
examples). The first case (is used) when the agent is expressed.
(Accusative is used to denote) object : May a person make
obeisance to Hari. The third case (is used to denote)
(of an action)1 : May one live for the sake of another. The
fourth case is expressive of the purpose for which anything is
done9 : The water (is) for the three. The fifth case (is indica
ted) by means of (the words) pari, upa and &A etc.8 in combin
ation. Outside the village this God was strong before. (Other
examples)14.
32 To the east of the village9, without (lord) Vi$nu
(there is) no emancipation9and different from Hari9.
18. There would be either third of fifth case with (the
1. cf. Pa. . 3.
2. See Kale, Higher Skt Gr. 827.
3. I t should be pari, apa and 4ii. See Pa,. II. 3. 10.
4. See Kale, ib. 840
972 Agni Purdqa
1. See Pa II. 3. 32
2. Prepositions used by themselves and governing nouns are known as
KamaproDacantyas. See Pa. II. 3.8.
3. See Pa, II. 3. 16.
4. See Pa. II. 3. 15.
5. See Pa. II. 3.
6. Cf. Pa. II. 3.20.
7. See . II. 3.21.
354.25 355.7 973
men, lord among the cows, born among the cows (or) bom of
the cows, a heir or son of kings.
25. (When the word , cause or object is used in a
sentence, that which is the object and the word are put in
the genitive)1 : (A person) dwells for the sake of food. A word
or object expressing remembrance (is put in the genitive) (such
as): Remembers the mother (matuh), the guardian always. (The
genitive is used) in the sense of the subject or the object (of the
action denoted by the primary nominal bases) : The splitter of
water, your action. The genitive (is) not used with past parti
ciples (nisfhd)2
1. See Pa, II. 2 .1 . They are not strictly Genitive Tatpuru?a. But called
by some as Pratham S T atpurufa.
2. See Pa, II. 2.3.
3. See Pa, II. I. 24.
4* See V&rttika under Pa, II. 1.37.
5. Pa, II. 1.40.
6. But it is actually six-fold.
355.13-18 975
that Pardri is also (used in the same sense). Aifamo (is used in
the sense of) this year derived from the word samas). Edyavau
and Paredyavi would (denote) the next day. Adya means
today. Dye is used in combination as Purvedyuh and Edyub (the
previous day)
24b-27. Let one dwell in the southern direction. Dak$ifiat
and Dak$iri%di (in the southern direction). May one dwell in
thenorthern direction: U ttarat and Uttaradi (in the northern
direction). May one dwell above: Upari$tat. R i^atiand Ordh-
vakat (above) (have similar meaning). By adding suffix dc
we have dakir}a. By adding dhi we have daksin&hi (in the south)
vaset (may one dwell). Dha in dvidhH denotes two ways. When
dhyamun is added to eke it becomes ekadhyam (thinking in one
form only), Likewise dhamuh is added to dvi we have dvaidham
(to forms) ...1
28-30. The particles which are secondary suffixes have been
described. (I shall describe) the secondary affixes which are
abstract nouns. Pa for bhavah pafutvam (cleverness) (using)
(suffix) tva. Pafutd is said (to be by using; talk. By adding iman
to pjiku (we have) prathirnd (extension). Saukhyam (happiness)
is said to be from sukha (by adding) jyafi. Steyam (theft) (is
fromed) (by adding) yat to stena (a thief;. The state of being a
monkey is kdpeyarh. Sainya (army) and pathya (beneficial) are
said (to be formed by adding) yak (ya). Aivcuh (relating to a
horse) Jtaum&rakarh (relating to boyhood) andyauvanatti (relating
to youth) (are from) (). Acdryakarh relating to the prece
ptor) (is) from . The other secondary suffixes are said (to be
formed) in the same way.
Kumdra said :
l-2a. The Unadis (a kind of primary nominal affixes) are
spoken as pratyayas (suffixes) added to roots. (The word) Kdm
(denoting) an artisan (is formed by adding the suffix) un. (The
other examples are) jdyuh (medicine or physician), m&yuh
(meaning) bile, gomdyuh (biles in the cow). These unddis are
widely used in the Ayurveda (Indian system of medicine) ter
minology.
2b-4a. (The other examples are) dyuh (life), svddu (sweet),
hitu (cause) etc. KirftJdruh (means) the beard of a corn. Kjka-
vdku denotes a cock. Guru is the master. Maru is (a desert)
Sayu is known as a big serpent. Sam is said tobea weapon (sword).
Svam (denotes) the thunderbolt. Trapu (means) sisam1. Phalgu
is said (to mean) worthless thing.
4b-6. (The following words) are known (to be derived
by adding the corresponding suffixes): grdhrafr (vulture) (from)
kran, mandiram (an abode) and timirarh (meaning) darkness
(from) kirac, salilarh (meaning) water and bhandila (meaning)
auspicious (from) , Budhah (meaning) a learned person
(from) kvasu. (The word) Hbira (denotes) a concealed position.
Otufr (denotes) a cat (from the suffix) tun. (The words)
(ear) , kdmi (a lustful person), grharii (house), bhUh (earth),
vdstu (the site of a house) and jaiodtfkah (the moon) are known
to be wtddis because they denote (objects).
7. (The word) anadvdn (a bull) is from (the root) vah (to
bear) with ioan. Jiva (life), arruiva (ocean) and au$adha (herb)
convey genus. (The word) vahni (fire) is (by adding the suffix)
ns, harinah (meaning) a deer (from inan) and kdmi (one who is
lustful) (denotes) a fit person.
8. SaAghdta (a collection); varUfa (mixed caste), $4
(means) an animal, 4 (is a kind of) tree; sdma (chant).
nirbhara (full).
1. But denotes tin and sbamt lead.
357.9 358.5 981
water) (are the words denoting fire). Aurva, Vadava and Vada-
vanala (denote the submarine fire).
13-14. Among the words denoting the flames of fire, Jvala
and Kila (are masculine and feminine), Arcis (feminine and
neuter) and Hetiand Sikha (are) feminine. Sphulinga and Agni-
kana (denote a spark of fire). (These words are used) in all the
three (genders). Dharmaraja (lord of virtue), Paretaraf (master
of the dead), Kala (the Time), Antaka (Destroyer), Dandad-
hara (Wielder of a staff) and Sraddhadeva (lord of the ancestral
rite) (are the synonymns of God of Death). Rakasa, Kaunapa
(coming from a corpse), Asrapa (blood drinker), Kravyada
(flesh eater), Yatudhana and Nairrti (are the words denoting a
demon).
15. Pracetas, Varuna and Pasi (having a noose) (denote
Varuna, the upholder of moral laws). Svasana (who breathes),
Spariana (who touches), Anila, Sadagati (alwaysmoving),
Matarigvan, Prana (life breath), Marut and Samlrana (denote
wind).
16. Java, ramha and tara (denote speed). Laghu, kfipram,
, drutam, satvaram, capalam, , avilambitam and du (de
note haste).
17-18. Satatam, an&ratam, aSrdntam, santatam, aviratam, antiam,
nityam, anavaraiam and ajasram (mean eternally). Attiaya, bhara,
ativelam, bhfiam, atyartham, atim&tram, udgddham, nirbharam, tivram,
ekdntam, nitdntam, gdiham, bdiham, and dfiham (denote excess).
19. Guhyakea, Yak?araja (chief of Yak^as), Rajaraja and
Dhanadhipa (lord of riches) (denote Kubera) Kinnara, Kimpu-
, Turangavadana (horse-faced) and Mayu (denote the
Kinnaras, a class of semidivine beings).
20. Nidhi and ievadhi (mean treasure). (Both the words
are) masculine. Vyoma, abhram, , ambaram, dyo, divam,
antarikfam and kham (denote the sky).
21 -22a. Kdffhd, did and kakubha (denote) the direction.
Abhyantara and antardla mean the interspace ^between the heaven
and earth). Cabravdla and 41 (mean a range or orb of thi
ngs) . Tatfitvdn (having lightning), vdrida (giver of water), m$gha9
stanayitnu (that which makes sound) and baldkaka (stand for
cloud). Kddambini and meghamdld (denote a row of clouds).
Stott to and garjita (mean the rumbling of thunder clouds).
360.22-34 989
gifts etc.)* (The words) prativ&kyam and uttaram (are used in the
sense of reply).
62. Upodgh&ta and uddhdra (are used to denote the thought
relating to accomplishment of a contextual object). Mithyti-
bhiiarhsanam and abhUdpa (mean insult or abuse). (The words)
yaias and kirti (denote fame). (The words) praSna, prcchd and
anuyogaka (mean a query).
63. (The word) amreditam (means) repetition two or three
(times). (The words) kutsd%ninddand garhanam (denote censure).
(The words) abhdsamm and aldpa would (mean conversation
preceded by mutual call). Praldpa is meaningless utterance.
64. Anuldpa and muhurbha$a (mean repeated conversation).
Vildpa and paridevana denote speech preceded by weeping. Vipra
lapa and virodhokti (denote mutually contradictory utterances).
Samldpa is conversation between one another.
65. Supralapa and suvacanam (mean good utterance). Apa-
ldpa and nihnava (mean veiled statement). Ruiali1 means in
auspicious utterance. Sangatam and hrdayangamam (would denote
well-constructed sentence).
66. That which is exceedingly sweet is santvam. Abad-
dham and anarthakam would (mean absurd). Niftkuram12 and paru-
$am (mean harsh utterance). AHilam and grdmyam (mean un
refined utterance). The statement which is pleasing and true
(is) mnrtam.
67-69. Satyam, tathyam, flam and samyak (would mean truth).
(The words) ndda, nisvana, nisvana, drava, drdm, sarhrava and virdva
( denote ordinary sound). Marmara (denotes) the sound made
by cloth and leaves. (The sound made) by the ornaments (is)
Hnjitam. Nikvaria and kvdna (denote the sound) of a lute. The
sound made by birds ( is) vdsitam. Koldhala and kalakala (mean
the clear sound made by many). The two (words) gitam and
gdnam mean the same (namely, a song). PratiSrtU and pratidhvdna
(mean echo) 9where the former is feminine. (The sounds such
as) nisdda (and the like) arise from stringed instruments and
throats (of singers).
meaning of) a season and a year. (The word) padam (is used in
the sense of) endeavour, protection, position, mark, foot and
object.
18. (These are used) in all the three (genders): (The word)
svddU (denotes) favourite and sweet. Mrdu (denotes) not sharp
and soft. Sat (is used to convey) truth, good people, existence,
praiseworthy and respectable.
19. (The word) vidhi (is used to denote) an in junction and
Brahma. Pranidhi (conveys the meaning of) request and a spy.
Vadhflh (means) wife, son's wife and woman in general. Suihd
(denotes) plaster (used in temples etc.), nectar and the milk-
hedge plant.
20. (The word) iraddhd (denotes) respect and desire. Panfi-
tammanyah is one who thinks himself as learned and proud as
well. Brakmabandhu (is used in the sense of) censure. Bhdnu means
ray as well as Sun.
21. Grdvan (is used to denote) a hill and a stone. (The word)
pfthakjana (denotes) a fool and also a low class man. (The word)
Hkharin (denotes) a tree as well as a mountain. Tanu (denotes)
the skin and the body.
22. (The word) yatna (denotes) soul, firmness, intellect,
nature and path of Brahman. Utth&narh (denotes) effort and re
medial act for family. Vyutthdnarh (denotes) rejection.
23. (The word) nirydtana (is used to denote) revenge, gift
and restitution of a deposit. Vyasanam (has the sense of) grief,
fall and crime due to passion or wrath.
24. Hunting, dice-play, dreaming during the day, accusa
tion, women, intoxication, the triple symphony (dance, music
and instrumental music) and strolling about idly are the group
of crime arising from passion.
25. Slandering, bravery, offence, hatred, jealousy, extravag
ance, reprimand and harshness are the eight crimes arising from
wrath.
26. Kaupinam (is used to denote) a wrong deed, secret and
organ of generation. Maithunam (is employed in the sense of)
relating to union with wife and sexual union. Pradhdnam (de
notes) the superme spirit and intellect. PrajHdnam (is used to
m eanintellect and mark.
1004 ( Agni Purdna
path).
4-6a. (The words) p Uh9purl, nagari, pattanam and pufabhe-
datum (denote a town). Sthdniyam is a big city surrounding big
pathways. Sdkhdnagararh is a suburb of a principal city. The
suburb where the harlots dwell is veia. and nijadyd (denote)
the place for selling goods. Vipani an d panyavithikd (denote) the
market street. Rathyd, pratoli and viiikhd (denote) the pathways
in the interior of a village. Caya and vapram (mean the earth
dug up from a moat) in the masculine and neuter.
6b. Prdkdra9 varana and (denote the surrounding fence
set up with poles, thorns etc.). A surrounding fence made up at
the border (with bamboo, thorns etc.) (is called) prdcinam.
7-8. Bhitti and kudyam (denote a wall). That wall set with
bone etc. inside (is known as) eidkath. (The words) vasa9 ku(i9
Mid and sabhd (denote the assembly hall). Sanjavanam and catu-
frSdlam (is a group of four houses forming a court). Parnaidld and
ufaja (not feminine) denote a hermitage. Caityam and dyatanam
(denote a sacrifiicial hall). VdjiMld and mandurd (denote a
stable).
9. The dwelling place of the rich ( is) harmyadu The place
of the gods and kings (is called) prdsdda. (The words) dvdh9
dvdram and pratlhdra (denote a door), where the word dvdh is
feminine. Vitardi and vedika (mean a fence).
10-11 a. (The words) kapotapdlikd and vifafikam9respectively
masculine and neuter (denote a pigeonhouse made of wood etc.).
Kapdfa and arara are synonyms (meaning a door). Nihfreni and
adhirohini (denote steps made with wood etc. for ascending).
Sammdrjani and Sodhani (mean broom-stick). SaAkara and
aoakara (denote sweepings).
1lb-12. (The words) adri9 gotra9 gin and grdvd (denote
mountains in general). (The words^ gahanam, kdnanam and vanam
(denote a forest). (The words) drdma and upavanam (denote) an
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63. Sahasravedhi, cukra and iatavedhi (are the other names of)
amlavetas. Jivanti ( is also known as) jivani and jivd. Bhil (mi) -
nimba (is also called) kirdtaka.1
64. $ and madhuraka (are synonyms). Candra, kapi-
tyka,* dadrughna and edagaja are synonyms. Probably var$dbhfi and
sobahdrini are also synonyms (?).
65. Kunandati, nikumbhastrd, yamdni and ii&rsikd (are syno
nyms).9 Lahmam (is also known as) grnjanam, ariffa, mahdkanda
and rasonaka.
66-67. Badard and gft/t (are synonyms of) vdrahi. Vdyast (is
also known as) kdkamdci. Madhurd (is also known as) Satapuspa,
sitacchatrd, aticchatrd, /, amkpuspi and kdravi. Sarana, p*asarani,
kafambhard and bhadrabald (are synonyms). KarcUra and fafi (are
synonyms).
68. Pafola is (also known as) kulaka and tiktaka. Karavella
(is also known as) kafhillaka. $ (is otherwise called)
karkdru. Karkafi (is known as) urvaruh and (used) in the
feminine.
69. Kafutumbl (is also called) ikfvdku. Indravdruni (is also
known as) vifdld. (The other names of) sHrana (are) arSoghna and
kanda. Mustaka and kuruoindaka (are synonyms).
70. Venu (is also called) varh&af tvaksdra, karmara, maskara
and tejana. Chatra, aticchatra, pdlaghna, mdldtrnaka and bhiistma
(denote different kinds of jalatpia) .
71a. Tdla is also called tpiardja. PUga (is also called) ghovfd
and kramuka,
71b. SdrdUlal and dvipi (are synonyms of) vydghra (tiger).
Haryakfa, kesari and hari (denote a lion).
72. (The words) kola, potri and vardha would (denotea
boar). (The words) koka, ihdmfga and vrka (denote a wolf). LUtd,
Ur^andbha, tantuvdya and markafa (denote a spider).
73. Vficika and Sukakifa (scorpion) (are synonyms). Sdrafiga*
and tokaka are synonyms (denoting a cdtaka bird) Kfkavdku and
Svayathu and iopha. Pddasphofa (sore on the foot) (is also known
as) vipadika.
11. Kilasam and sidhmam (scab) are synonyms. Pdma, &
and vicarcika (are used to mean) kacch (scab). (The words)
fhay mandalakam, hi$\ham and Svitram (white leprosy) (aresyno
nyms) . Arsas (piles) (is also known as) durndtnakam,
12. (The words) dnaha and nibandha (denote suppression of
urine and feces). Grahaniruk and pravdhikd (denote diarhoea).
(The words) bijam, viryam, indriyam and suklam (mean
semen). (The words) palalam, kravyamaxid (denote flesh).
13. Bukkd and agramamsam (denote the lotus-shaped flesh in
the heart). Hrdayam and lift (heart) arc synonyms. Vapa and vasd
(denote the marrow of the flesh). The artery on the back of the
neck (is known as) manyd. (The words) ndji, dhamani and nrd
(artery) (are synonyms).
14-15. Tilakam and kloma (denote lumpofilesh). Mastifkam
(is the fluid on the fore-head). Dfyika (denotes) the rheum of
the eyes. Antra (intestine) (is also known as) purilat. Plihd and
gulma (spleen) (arc synonyms). (The words) vasnasd (in the mas
culine) and sndyu (in the feminine) (denote tendon). Kdlakhan-
dam SLixdyakrt are synonyms (denoting liver). Karpara and kapdla
(denote skull), kapdlam in the neuter. Bones (are in general de
noted by the words) kikasam, kulyam and asthi.
16. (The word) kankdla (denotes) skeleton in the body. (The
word) kakruka (denotes) back-bone. The skull-bone (is called)
karofi, in the feminine. (The word) parHukd denotes the bones on
the sides (of the body).
17. The limbs of the body (are denoted by the words) -
gam, pratika and avayava. (The words) fariramf var$ma and vigraha
(denote a body). Sroni-phalakam (buttocks) (is also called)
kafa (and that word is) masculine. Ka(i, froru'and kakudmati (hip)
(are synonyms).
18. The hinder part of the waist of women (is known as)
nitamba, in the neuter. The frontal part is jaghanam. The -s
(hollows below the loins) are in the nitamba. (The word is
used) in the neuter. (The hollows above the loins are called)
kukundara-s.
19. The fleshy portions in the hip are called) sphicau (sphic)
and kafipxothau, (The organ of generation of woman is called)
1016 Agni
4-6a. The words $a (sa) rnja and varsavara (denote the servants
in the harem, who are eunuchs). (The words) sevaka, arthi and
anujivi (denote a servant). A ruler of the region other than ones
own is (enemy). One who is beyond that region is a mitram
(friend). A person beyond that is uddsina (neutral). A king who
is in the rear (of a kingdom) is p&r$mgraha.
6b-7. (A spy is denoted by the words) cara, spafa and prani-
ihi. The time that is to come is Syati. The present time is known
as tatkala and tadatvam. The fruit accruing in future (is called)
udarka. (The fear that is caused) by such factors as excessive
rains and fire (is) adrffam. (The fear that is caused) by ones
own kingdom or other (is) drptam.
8. (The words) bhadrakwnbha and punjahanbha (are synony
ms meaning a pitcher that is full). (A vessel made of gold is
called) bhrngdra and kanakdlukd. (A rutting elephant is called)
prabhinnay garjita and matta. (A particle of water splashed by the
trunk of an elephant is called) vamathu and kamsikara.
9. A goad is known as spti, in the feminine and nnl,u<ay in
the masculine. (The words) panstoma and kutha (denote) the
carpet on the back of an elephant in both (the genders), (A
vehicle used by ladies for transport is called) karniratha and
pravahanam. The words dola (palanquin) and prenkha (swing)
etc. (are used) in the feminine.
10. (The words) adhorandh, hastipak&hy hastydrohdh and nifd-
dinah (denote mahouts). (Warriors are denoted by the words)
bhdfdh9 yodhah and yoddhdrah. (The words) kaheuka and varana1
(mean arm our). They are not feminine.
11. Sirsanya (is used to denote) Sirastra (helmet). (The
words) tamtramyvarma and dathianam (are used to mean arm our).
(The words) dmuktaypratimukta, pinaddha and apinaddha (are used
to mean a person covered by arm our).
12-14. An arrangement of army (for the sake of battle) is
vyUha. (The words) cakram and anikam (denote an army). It is
not feminine. The patti (consists of) an elephant, a chariot,
three cavalrymen and five infantry. Three times the constituents
of a patti and subsequently in the same way in order would be
1. C f. Amara patikH 1714. The Purdga while making an extract mixes the
two terms.
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33. (A cow) that has delivered a calf long time back (is
called) vaskayani, and (one) that has delivered recently (is
called) dhenu. (The cow) that is attacked by a bull (for mating)
(is called) sandhini. A barren cow (is called) vehat.
34-35. (A person sustaining himself by buying and selling
is called) panydjiva and dpanika. A thing left as trust (is called)
upanidhi and the word is masculine. The words vipann and
vikraya (mean sale). The numerals one to eighteen (are to be
used) in all the three (genders) and the numerals twenty on
wards take only singular always. While counting number two
takes the plural. Among them (the numerals) upto ninety are
feminine.
3G-37. (A unit measuring ten is called apankti) . Successive
multiples of a paAkti would be hundred, thousand etc. They are
measured by tuldnguliprasthaJ-s. Five gufija-s (make) one
ddyamdsaka. Sixteen (masa-s) (make) one (otherwise called)
karpa. The word is not feminine. Four kar$a-s (would make) one
palam. An ak$a (measure) of gold (is known as) suvarna and blsta.
A pala (measure) of the same (is called) kuruvisla.
38. One hundred pala-s (make) one tula. That (word) is
feminine. Twenty tuld~s would make one bh&ra. (A karsa measure
of silver) is called kdrsapana or karsika. A kar$a (measure) of
copper (is known as) pana.
39-40a. (The words) dravyam, vittam, svapateyam, riklham,
fktham, dhanam and vasu (denote wealth). (The words) riti and
(denote brass). It is not in the feminine. (The words)
iulbam and audumbaram (are synonyms of) tamrakam (brass).
Kalayasam and aya (are synonyms of) loha (iron).
40b. (The words) fara and kaca (alkali) (are synonyms).
(The words) capala, rasa> silta and parada (are synonyms
denoting mercury).
41. The horn of the wild buffalow (is called) gavalam.
Trapu and piccafam1 23 (tin) (are synonyms). Sisakam8 (denotes
lead). (The words) hindira, abdhikapha (sea-foam) and phena (are
1. Some of the other words having the tame meaning have been given
in the Pttr&Qa in the next verse after a break.
2. The ptd. text of the Purdpa reads sanmdha.
3. Also spelt sajarafham .
367.22-27 1027
1. The four yugas kf to, tretd, dvdpara and kali are reckoned as equivalent
to 1,728,000, 1,296,000, 864,000 and 432,000 years respectively.
2. One kalpa is equivalent to a day of Brahm& consisting of one thousand
yugas.
3. The serpent having thousand hoods on whose body reclines (lord)
VifOu.
368.12-22 1029
16. After experiencing the fruits of sin one that has enjoyed
heaven, is thereafter bom in a pure and prosperous family.
17. A person doing pious deeds having (a little of) sin would
first experience (the fruits of) the sin and when that body is
dissolved would attain a beautiful body.
18. A person gets freed from hell even if a little of past deed
still remains. There is no doubt that he would be bom as an
animal after getting liberated from hell.
19-20. The soul after having entered the womb dwells in
the foetus. It gets hard in the second (month). The limbs (grow)
in the third (month). Bones, skin and flesh (are formed) in the
fourth (month). Hair grows in the fifth (month). Heart (is
formed) in the sixth. The soul feels pain in the seventh.
21. Thus (the child) remains in the womb being covered
with the placenta and having hands folded above the head. A
eunuch stays in the middle (of the abdomen), a female (child)
on the left side and a male (child) on the right side.
22. The child stays in the womb facing the back (of the
mother). There is no doubt that it (the child) recognises the
person in whose (womb) it stays.
23. It knows fully all the incidents of previous life from
birth onwards. A person finds a great darkness and (experiences)
suffering.
24. In the seventh month it partakes the food eaten by the
mother. It becomes extremely restive in the eighth and ninth
months.
25. It suffers when there is coition and physical exercise
on the part of the mother. It becomes sick when (the mother is)
sick, a moment (of agony) appearing as if lasting for a hundred
years.
26. It is tormented by the (past) deeds and makes resolu
tions : O Brahman ! After getting out from the womb I will
gain knowledge relating to liberation (from this bondage) .
27. Being pressed down by the wind inside (mothers)
womb, it gets out through the vagina. It gets afflicted in the
first month (after birth) and feels pain when touched with the
hand.
28. The auditory organs, minor organs and the state of
being separate (are produced) in the body from the ether with
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6-7. One who knows this Supreme purusa, attains the sup
reme position. There are seven sacs in the body. The first one is
the sac of blood. (The other sacs) are those of phlegm, of un
digested food and of bile. The fifth one is that of digestion. The
receptacles for wind and urine (are the sixth) and seventh. The
uterus is the eighth one in women.
8-9. The sac of digestion gets dilated by bile and the vagina
by internal fire. The uterus would resemble lotus and expand
during the menstrual period. There it holds semen together with
blood. Sage ! semen deposited in the vagina is led to the
uterus in course of time.
10. Even during the menstruous period, the vagina would
be surrounded by wind, bile and phlegm. It would not get dilated
then.
11-12. Fortunate one 1 heart, lungs, liver and spleen are
formed in due succession. Knower of virtue ! spleen and liver
of men are formed from the essence of the serum that gets con
densed. Lungs (are formed) from the froth of blood.
13. Blood is then converted into bile and it is then known
as taniaka. Heart is formed from the spreading of fat and
blood.
14. Intestines of mortals are formed from the spreading of
blood and flesh. They should be known as three and a half
vyama-s1 ( long) in men.
15. They are three vy&ma-s (long) in women according to
those learned in scriptures. Its rise in passion is said to be from
the union of blood and wind.
16. Heart assumes the shape of a lotus from the expansion
of phlegm. That cavity hangs down and the soul remains
therein.
17. All the feelings which accompany consciousness remain
there. Spleen is to its left and liver is on the right.
18-19a. Lungs are on the right side of the (above) lotus.
The sense organs are formed from the veins and arteries in the
body which carry the phlegm and blood. They are the means to
cognise objects.1
1. A vydma is a measure of length equal to the space between the tips of
the fingers of either hand, when the arms are extended.
1036 Agni
butter etc. One would obtain all things. A person who repeats
the syllabic twelve thousand times everyday would have the
manifestation of the Supreme Brahman (in front of him) in
twelve months. By the repetition (of the syllable) one crore
times (one would gain perfections) such as anima (subtlety) etc.
One would gain the grace of the (goddess of) learning (by
repeating this) a lakh times.
34. Sacrificial rites for (lord) Vi$nu are of three kinds,
Vcdic, Tantric and mixed. One should worship (lord) Hari
(Visnu), by one of these three methods that is desired.
35. The position which one gains by prostrating flat on
the ground like a stick and worshipping (lord Vi?nu), (he
would) not (gain) by means of (performing) hundreds of
sacrificial rites.
36. The import of these explained here would become
manifest to those great men who have extreme devotion for the
god and also for the preceptor as for the god.
1044 Agni Purd$a
1. An aperture in the crown of the head through which the soul is said
to escape after the death of a person.
2. A mystical circle above the organs of generation.
3. One of the arteries in the human body.
4. The printed text wrongly reads ^.
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resolve. He does not think and remains like a log of wood with
out knowing anything. A person who is absorbed in the lord
thus is stated to be in deep meditation.
5-10. Just as a lamp remaining in a windless (place) does
not shake, this is said to be similar. For a yogin who is in deep
meditation, contemplating himself as (lord) Vi$$u, divine
portents occur indicating success. The essential ingredient of
the ear gets fallen. There would be pain in the teeth and the
limbs. The celestials beseech that yogin with divine pleasures.
The kings (approach) him with gift of land. The rich offer
wealth. The Vedas and all other i&stras become manifest them
selves. He gains mastery over the metres as well as poetry in
abundance. Excellent medical recipes, medicinal herbs and all
sculpture and otherarts become known to him. The virgins of
the world of Indra and qualities such as imagination (also
come to him). (Lord) Vignu gets pleased with one who dis
cards these as grass.
11-12a. (Such a yogin) endowed with the wealth of
powers such as animd (becoming subtle like an atom) etc.,
after having imparted knowledge to the pupil and after having
enjoyed the pleasures as much as desired and after having dis
carded the body, should abide in his self that is of the form of
knowledge, bliss and Brahman.
12b-13. Just as a dirty mirror is not capable of knowing
the self (i.e., the reflection of the self), so also the soul experi
ences pain in the body because it is connected with all (things).
A person united with juga does not experience the pain of all.
14. Just as the single dkdia (space) becomes distinct in the
pot etc., so also the single soul (remains) in many as the Sun
(is reflected) in the reservoirs.
15. The Brahman, sky (ether), air, lustre, water and
earth, the materials on earth, these worlds, this soul and the
movable and immovable (objects) have all (come) from Him.
16-18a. Just as a potter (makes) a pot by the conjunction
of clay, rod and the wheel and just as a person building a
house makes a house with grass, earth and wood, so also the
soul creates itself (its body) in different wombs making use
of the materials (five elements) and combining them. (The
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soul) gets fettered by its (past) deeds, faults and ignorance by
its own will.
I8b-21. The (individual) soul is released (from bondage)
by means ofknowledge. Ayogin does not fall sick because of his
virtue. Just as a lamp is maintained (to burn) by the combi
nation of the wick, base and oil, (so) (the body) abo under
goes changes. The life goes away premature. Like a lamp the
soul that is inside the heart, has many rayswhite, black,
tawny, blue, red, yellow and brown. A person who remains
(firm) above all these, pierces the region of the Sun, crosses
the world of Brahma and attains the highest state.
22-23. One reaches the abodes of the celestials by means
of the other hundred rays which are situated above. Those
rays of different forms which are below have soft lustre. He
moves around here by means of them for enjoying (the fruits)
of (his past) deeds.
24-25. All the organs of sense, mind, organs of action, ego,
the earth etc. (are known as) theksetra (field) . The unmanifest
soul is said to be the knower of the kfetra. The lord who is in all
the beings is existent, non-existent, as well as both existent and
non-existent.
26-27a. The intellect lias its origin from the unmanifest.
Then the ego and the (five elements) sky etc. come into being.
They have twenty-one qualities. Sound, touch, colour, taste
and smell are their characteristics.
27b-28. That (quality) which rests on a particular thing
gets absorbed in that particular thing. Sattva, rajas and tamos
are also stated to be its qualities. He wanders like a wheel
being possessed by rajas and tamos.
29. The one who is without a beginning and the first is
(said to be) the Supreme Being. That which is knowable by
means (cf knowledge) and the senses is said to be a modification
(of that self).
30. The Vida-s, Parana-s, learning, Upanifad-s, verses,
aphorisms, expositions and all other words are from Him.
31. Those who perform the agnihotra1 rite for progeny,
pass through the path of the manes, the upavltki and that of
(sage) Agastya towards the heaven.
32-35a. Those who are given to charity and are endowed
with eight qualities, the eighty-eight thousand sages, who
kindle the household fire are born again as the upholders of
virtue. They reach the celestial world by the path of the
seven sages and the serpents. Only so many sages devoid of
all beginnings remain in each one of the places endowed with
penance, celibacy, discarding association and learning till all
the beings get destroyed.
35b-36a. The study of the Veda-s, sacrificial rites, celebacy,
penance, restraint, earnestness, fasting and truth are the causes
for (gaining) knowledge of the soul.
3bb-40a. All those who adhere to truth have to practise
profound meditation in this way only. It should be seen,
thought about and heard by the twice-born. Those twice-borns
who thus find (the truth) by resorting to the forest and medi
tation and are endowed with truth and extreme earnestness,
will become united with pure white lustre in course of time.
Then those people reach the celestial world, the Sun, lightning
(and attain) the world of Brahma. They are not reborn here.
40b-42a. Those men, who gain heaven by means of sacri
ficial rites, penance and gifts, reach the world of manes, the
moon, the sky, air, water and earth through smoke, night,
dark fortnight and the dak$in&yana (the period when the Sun
moves towards the south). They are again born here and again
return.
42b-44. Those who do not know the two courses of the
soul would become a serpent or a cricket, or a worm or an
insect. The individual soul would become immortal by contemp
lating the Brahman resembling a lamp in the heart. Even a
householder who accepts wealth acquired in the right way,
remaining steady in knowledge about the truth, getting de
lighted in (seeing) guests, who performs ancestral rites and
speaks truth, would get release (from bondage).
377.1-13 1055
1. The sacred texts explaining the nature of Siva or Vis^u and the
methods of worshipping them.
2. The famous king of M ithilS; known for his knowledge; became an
anchorite in later days.
379.21-28 1061
him who feels happy in his (own) soul. For him there is no object
to acquire by doing (an action); nor is there any (loss) by not
doing (an action).
7b-8a. Mighty-armed ! The knower of the truth relating
to the nature of gunas and action knows that gunas (as senses)
merely abide with the gunas (as objects) and does not get
entangled.
8b-9a. By the raft in the form of knowledge one goes beyond
all pain. Arjuna ! The fire of knowledge burns all the deeds
to ashes.
9b- 10a. One who dedicates his deeds to Brahman discarding
all attachment, is not stained by sins just as a lotus by water.
10b-12a. A person united to yoga would perceive himself
in others and others in his self and would view all as equal. A
person fallen from yoga would be born in the house of prosperous
and pious persons. Son ! A person doing auspicious things
does not suffer.
12b-13a. Verily this divine illusion of mine, consisting of
the qulities, is difficult to surmount. Only those who resort to
me cross over this illusion.
13b-14a. Foremost among the Bharatas ! Four types of
men worship, namely, a man in distress, a man seeking knowledge,
a man seeking wealth and a man imbued with wisdom. (Among
them) the wiseman (is) ever steadfast.
14b-18. The imperishable is the Supreme Brahman. Its
dwelling in the individual body is said to be adhyatman. The
offering which causes the origin of beings is called karma. The
perishable nature is adhibhUta. T h epurusa (the being) is adhi-
daivata. I alone am the adhiyajna here in this body, Best
among the embodied! Whoever, at the time of death, remembers
me alone, attains oneness with my state without any doubt. A
man would attain the same state which he thinks of at the end
after discarding the body. Fixing the life-energy in the middle
of the eye-brows (a person) reaches me uttering the one-sylla-
bled *\ the Brahman, and then discarding the life, (and
knowing that) (the things) beginning with Brahma and ending
with a tuft of grass are all my magnificence.
19. All glorious and noble beings are known to be a part
1070 Agni Purdna
Fire-god said:
1. I shall describe to you the Tamagitd expounded to Naci-
ketas. It would confer enjoyment and emancipation to the
pious desiring emancipation who read and listen to this.
Tama said:
2. Alas! man himself being non-eternal, desires for eternal
seats, beds, vehicles, clothes, houses etc. on account of ignorance.
3. I t has been said by (the sage) Kapila (in olden days)
th at always having non-attachment for pleasures and viewing
ones own self (critically) are most excellent for men.
4. (The sage) PancaSikha has said that impartiality to
1074 Agni
28b-30. This self hidden in all the bodies does not reveal
itself. The subtle one is perceived by men having sharp intellect
and subtle vision. A wiseman should restrain his speech in the
mind, that knowledge in the self, that knowledge in the great
self and place it at the end in the self. After having known the
union of Brahman and the self by means of moral duties etc.,
one would become Brahman.
31-32. Non-injury, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, re
fraining from receiving gifts (are known) as the yama-s (moral
abstentions). The niyamas (abservances) (are) fivepurity,
happiness, austerity, study of the Veda (of ones school) and
worship of God. The (physical) postures are such as the pad-
maka etc. Pr&nayama (is) conquest of wind. Pratyahara is the res
training of the mind in the self.
33. Dhararid consists of fixing of the mind on an auspicious
object. Twice-born ! It is said to be the dhdrand by the wise
because the mind is steady.
34. The continuous fixing-up of the mind in the same place
is known as dhydna (contemplation). Samddhi is the state of (hav
ing the attitude) I am Brahman .
35. Just as the space enclosed by a pitcher becomes one
with the sky when the pitcher is destroyed, in the same way the
liberated soul becomes Brahman.
36. The individual soul deems itself as Brahman by
(means of) knowledge (alone) and not by any other (means).
The individual soul gets released from ignorance and its effect
and becomes undecaying and immortal.
Fire-god sa id :
37. Vasigtha ! I have expounded (to you) the Tamagitd
which yields enjoyment and emancipation to the readers. The
eternal union is stated to be the total occupation of the intellect
by Brahman (as outlined) in the philosophical thought.
383.1-10 1077
1. explained below.
1078 Agni Pur&ria
11. What is the use of son and wife? What (comes out of)
friend, land and relatives? Such knowledge is the supreme rela
tive, which liberates a person.
12. There are two courses for the beingsdivine and
demoniac. Constant devotion to (lord) Visnu is divine and the
contrary is demoniac.
13. This, which has been expounded to you, is sacred,
healthy, praise-worthy, capable of destroying bad dreams, giving
pleasure and satisfaction and liberation to men.
14. In whatever houses transcripts of the Agneyapur&ria are
kept, disturbances never approach them.
15. What is the good of pilgrimages, or making gifts of
cows, or sacrificial rites or fasting, when people hear the Agneya
(purana) daily?
16. A person who gives a praslha (measure) of sesamum or
a m&sa (weight) of gold, would obtain equal (merit) by listen
ing to one verse of the Agni (Pur&na).
17. The reading of a chapter of this (Pur&na) is more com
mendable than making a gift of a cow. A sin done in the course
of a day and night by a person is destroyed by his desire tolisten
to this (Pur&na).
18. (The benefit) that would accrue by making a gift of
hundred tawny cows at Pu^kara1 in (the month of) Jyesfha
(June-July), that benefit would be obtained by reading the
Agneyapur&na.
19. The piety of two kindsbeing engaged and being with
drawndoes not become equal to this sacred text of Agnipur&na.
20* Vasi$tha ! A devoted man would get liberated from
all sins by either reading the Agnipur&na daily or listening to it.
21-22. Where there is a copy of the Agnipur&na, in that
house there would not be any difficulty, mishap or fear of theft,
or fear of miscarriage of foetus, or possession of children by the
spirits. There would not be the fear of the evil spirits and the
like, where there is ( a copy of) the Agnipur&na.
23. By listening to this (pur&na), a brahmin would become
learned in the Veda*s, a ksatriya (would be) a monarch, a vai.fya
would gain wealth and would get health.
1. A holy place of pilgrimage in Rajasthan,
383.24-35 *
1079
reach the world of Brahma. He who has the book in his house
does not have the fear due to portents. (Such a person) would
get enjoyment and emancipation. You all remember the
Agneyapurdna as a form of the lord. After having been honoured
by them (Saunaka and others) Suta went away and Saunaka
and others reached (lord) Hari.
INDEX
Abala, a deity, installation of, 172 Adharma, married Hixhsa, a daugh
abdhi, refers to a herb, 407 ter of Dak$a, 49
abdominal disorder, remedy for, 767 adhibhuta, explanation of the term,
abduction, of captives, punishment 1069
for, 681 adhidaivata, explanation of the term,
ibhapaka, a popular saying, 932 1069
abhava, explanation of the term, 1027 adhikarapa, four kinds of; explana
abhaya, one of the postures of the tion of, 971
hand, 857 a fifth variety of, 971
abhaya, one of the Pranita-mudras, adhi Svara, significance of the term.
857 1018
Abhijit, an asterism, 385, 388 fia, explanation of the term,
abhijit, a muhurta, division .of a
day, 371 adhvaryu, priest for Yajurveda, 429
Abhikfti, classical metre based on, adhyagni, a division of property of
914 women, 541
Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna and Su- adhyatma, explanation of the term,
bhadra, 751; birth of, 33 1069
Abhimanyu, one of the ten sons of adhy&vahanika, a division of pro
Manu and Nadvala, 42 perty of women, 541
Abhivyakti, an embellishment of Adigadadhara, name of Vifiju,
sound and sense, 942 334
two divisions of, Sruti and Ak$epa, Adigadadhara, on the worship of, 343,
943 344
further divisions of; sub-divisions, Adinathas, eight, 412
of, 943 Aditi, wife of Kajyapa, 8, 85
abscess, commendable remedy to Aditi, manifested as Devaki, 744
ripen, 756 Aditi, wonhip of, 274, 317
remedy to open and heal, 756 Adityas, (twelve) 45
remedy for, 767 images of, 314
type of food commended when one consecration of, 180
suffers, 756 on the worship of, 343
abuses, punishment for different kinds ride the chariot of Sun, 356
of, 675-76 adftta, fear known as, 1019
acala, an array; optionally formed, Adr$tan&ma, a form of Rudra, 252
635 Adfftarupa, a form of Rudra, 252
acamana, sipping of water, 69, 69fn. adytum, measure of, 313
icarya, explanation of the term, 1017 Agastya, sage, 15, 24
acceptance, words for, 991 reason for being called as 4born of
acdons, need for abandoning, 1074 pitcher', 536
Acyuta, denoting lord Vi ; propi mode of offering libation to, 535-7
should be worshipful, 339
tiation of, 50 at Gayi, 341
Acyuta, form of Vi?nu on Mahendra agent, five kinds of, 970
hill, 842 Aghamar$ana, sage of aghamaryaga
Acyuta, a s&lagr&ma, 125 hymn, 437
Adbhuta, Indra, during the period aghamarfapa (sukta), 53, 437
of ninth Manu, 428 efficacy of the repetition of, 482
AdbhutopamS, explanation o 940 Agh&si, worshipped, 414
adhabpu;p&, herb, 406 Aghaora, the mantra of the weapons
adhaka, a measure, 265 of; six constituents o( 887-91
(agni idhftna, a haviryajfia, 86
) collection of formulae of; precedes
1086 Agni
the appeasing rite for Siva, 891- extent given as fifteen thousand
92 verses, 1082
weapon of; the efficacy of repeating abridgement of that in the, celestial
the mantra relating tov 885 region having one hundred crore
weapon of; as an excellent verses, 1082
formula, 892 as a manifestation of Vi$ou, 731
aghor&stra, accessory rites relating as a manifestation of the Supreme
to, 885 Brahman, 1080
Aghoramukhi, synonym of Kubjika, the matters described in, 1081-1082
413 is more meritorious than piety, 1078
aging, tonic for, 769 nothing greater than, 1080-1
ftgneya, kj-ttika; commended for cop merits of reciting the, 1079
ulation, 434 the merits of listening to indifferent
Agneyakalpa, a kalpa period, 733 seasons, 1078, 1079
ggneyakrcchra, expiation of eating ( See also Agneyapurapa)
sesamum for twelve nights, 483 Agni?toma, a somasamstha, 86,
kgneyamantras, characteristics of and 466, 1079
effects of, 802-3 description of, 64
Agneya (Agni)puranaf spoken by worshipped, 79
Agni, 2 Agni^pl, a son of Manu and Nadvala,
extent of, 733 42
consists of two kinds of knowledge, Agiii$vattah, birth of the manes, 49
1079 prayer to, 336
as a form of the lord, 1083 Agnivarcas, a disciple of Lomahar-
as a form of para and apara vidya, $ana, 730
1080 Agnivrati, explanation of, 524
as the essence of Vedas, 731 agnyadheya, a haviryajna, 466
the greatness of, 731 agrahayani, a sacrifice, 466
greatness of hearing and reading, agrahayagyesti, a haviryajna, 466
491, 492, 1078 agrayani, a pakayajna, 86
merits of having transcripts of, 1078 Ayodhya, city of, 15
should be copied and given as a Ahalya, was married by Saradvata,
gift in Margair$a, 733 750
merits of making a copy and giving Ahamkara, origin of, 40
as a gift, 1079 havaniyapada, at Gaya, 339
merits of meditating on, 1080 Ahi, a karana (Naga), 369
(See also Agnipuraga) ahi, a variety of serpent; remedy for
Agneyi, wife of Uru, 42 poison due to, 818
&gneyi, one of thedharapas; expla Ahirbudhnya, bom to Sati, 45
nation of, 1050 ahisafic&ri, an array; a variation of
Agni (fire), synonyms of, 987-8 the array bhoga, 634
Agni, progeny of Dhi$anS, of the Ahin&iva, son of Devanika; son of,
family of, 43 738
Agni, birth of Kum&ra to, 44 Ahuka, son of Punarvasu; son of,
and Sv5h&, sons of, 49 742
direction presided over by, 55
propitiation of, 176 Ahukl, wife of Punarvasu, 742
worshipped, 51 Aila, Puriiravas; bom to Budha,
image of, 106, 137, 314 31
agni (three), herb denoted by, 408 aindava, a kind of fire, 205
Agnib&hu, sonofKingPriyavrata, 322 Aindri, image of, 133
Agnib&hu, sage, 428 prayer to, 399
AgnidharS, at Gay&, 344 Air&vata, Indras elephant made
Agnidhra, ruler of JambQdvipa, 322 ruler of elephants, 47
Agnidhrk, a goddess, 133 worshipped, 91
agnihotra, a haviryajfla, 86, 466 ai&nl, one of the dh&rapas; explana
included under i?ta, 539 tion of, 1050-1
Agnipur&Qa, Vasi?thass request to Aiivara, a P&ftcar&tratantra spoken
the Fish to narrate, 3 by Satya, 106
Index 1087
of arm y; different types of, 630 asana, explanation of the term, 1044
the king should never be in, 612 asangh&ta, an array; six units taken
king should arrange the army in an, from and combined (for a battle)
632 634
of other kinds of different shapes, 634 Asatpralapa, a division of Vithi, 928
structures may be modified by omit ascetic, words denoting, 1018
ting one or two wings, 634 duties of, 452-5
arrow, excellent kind of, 647 Asi, a river, 330
characterise features of, 639 Asidhanya, one of the sixteen sid-
the materials for making. 639 dhas, 414
ftrsa, a type of marriage, 434 asipatravana, a forest in hell, 531
artha, homa that confers, 53 subdivision of a hell, 1039
asita, a lightning, 45fn.
Arth&ntaranyasa, one of the similari Asle$a, an asterism, 359, 360, 363,
ties, 939 376, 381, 382, 385, 388, 400
explanation of, 941 Asoka, grove at Lanka, 16
arthapatti, explanation of the term, Sita found by H anum atat, 19
1027 Asoka, a minister of King Dasaratha,
arthaprakftis, five divisions of, 922
Artha&stra, science of, 3 asoka, a flower, 529
artisans, words denoting different, 1023 asokapQrnima, vow on a full-moon
Aruna, born to Vinata, 46 day. 518-9
younger brother of Sun, 51 ass and other animals, mantra for the
a Paftcaratra text, 106 removal of poison due to, 819
brahmins in Kusadvipa. 352 assault, explanation of the term, 655
Arundhati, progeny of, 44 assembly, words signifying member
Arunoda, a lake, 325 of, 1017
arvagbijas, mantras having more A$t&ka, name of Sunafrsepa, 749
than ten letters and less than twelve, a$taka, a sacrifice 86, 466
yield result in old age, 802 Astarapankti, a variety of Pankti;
arvaksrotas, creation known as, 48 composition of, 904
Arya, metre; characteristics of, 906 Astavakra, a brahmin, 37
Arya, a name of Durga, 26 curse on the nymphs made by, 37 fn.
Arjagiti, characteristics of the metre, asterisms, letters denoting, 400
words denoting, 989
Aryakas, a class of men in Plaksa- actions appropriate to. 381
dvipa, 351 adverse for serving the employer, 360
Aryaman, one of the Suns, 45, 136 auspicious for entering a new house,
offering made to, 275 360
requested to accept offering, 336 beneficial for undertaking a pilgri
mage, 360
Asadharapopama, explanation of, 941 causing adversity, 360
Ag&tfha, an asterism, 382 causing profit, 360
A?a<jha, the four asterisms, 385 commendable for marriage. 357
Agasha, a month, 386 commended for copulation, 434
A$&{lh2, letter denoting, 419 commended for taking harvest grains
asahya, a modification of the array inside the house, 361
called daptja, 633 commended for harvesting grains,
array formed by adding two flanks. 361
634 diagram of; relating to beginning
Asamafijasa, bom to Sagara and a journey, 400
Bh&numati by the grace of sage down faced, 381
Aurva, son of, 737 evil. 381
Asamaujas, son of Kambalabarhis, favourable for a person to return,
sons of, 743 382
As&mayikatva, a defect of word, 947 favourable for seeing a sovereign,
Asambadha, characteristics of the 360
metre, 913 fixed, movable and commendable
asarhhata, an array; description of, 381
633 for constructing a house, 360
Index 1091
forbidden for entering the cow-pen, veda, 730
361 Atharvaveda, an Apar&vidy&, 2
for hoisting and lowering of banner sacred for Soma, 93
oflndra, 362 use of the hymns of, 707-7 tO
friendly etc., 362 hymns to be recited by the follower
good for agriculture, 361 of, 287
good for sowing seeds, 361 branches of, 730
good for gathering hay, 360 assigned on the palms, 64
good or bad; combinations of, 380-2 atibal&, a herb, 371, 378
good for taking out the grains, 361 Aticandika, a goddess, 132
increasing the heap of grains, 361 Atidhf ti, name of a metre, 905
lateral faced, 381 metre based on, 914
malignant relating to snake-bite, 808 atigapda, an impediment, 383
new purchases prohibited under Atighora, a hell, 1038
certain, 339 Atijagati, name of a metre, 905
not commended for grazing the cows, a metre to be employed in compo
360 sing a Mah&k&vya, 920
suited for giving or taking or de metres belonging to the class of, 913
positing, 360 Atik&ya, demon, 22
to be avoided for wearing new clo atikfechra, an expiation, 479,486, 487
thes, 359 explanation of, 494
vows relating to different, 520 to be observed three fortnights after
the names of the presiding deities death, 488
of, 805 atilohita. one of the four kinds of
asthapana, explanation of, 267 lightning, 45fn.
asthma, food for a patient suffering atimukta, a flower, 529
from, 753 Atimuktaka, one of the siddhas, 414
A?$i, name of a metre, 905 Atirakta, a goddess, 230
Asti, daughter of Jarasandha and wife Atir&tra, a sacrifice, 42,64,79,86,466
of Kaifasa, 28 AtiSakvarl, name of a metre, 905
astrology, essence of 372-74; as the used in the Mah&k&vya, 920
lord Hari, 492 atis&ntapana, an expiation, explana
as iinya Dayana, a vow, 498-99 tion of, 483
asura, a type of marriage, 435 atilaya (exaggeration), an embellish
asuras, 34, 35, 38 ment of sense, 939
Asvalalita, characteristics of the me Atisayokti, explanation of, 941
tre, 914 Atithi, son of Kua; son of, 738
Aivamedha, a sacrifice, 23, 36, 86, &todyam, a kind of musical instru
327, 330, 474, 1079 ment, 994
Avapada, one of the varieties of atonements, different kinds of, 474-78,
Gomutrikabandha, 937 for ascetics, 455
asvattha, tree, 92 for minor sins, 474-5
Avatthaman, killed the Pa^dava sol ( See also expiations)
diers, 35 Atreya, a Paftcaratra tantra 106
survived the Bharata war, 36 Atreya, the infalliable composition
asvayuji, a sacrificial rite, 86, 466 propounded by, 778
Av&yus, a son of Puriiravas, 739 Atri, sage bom from Brahm&, 25, 31,
Alvina, month of, 360 41 42 fn, 738
Alvini, an asterism, 358, 359, 360, Atri, a law-giver, 455
362, 363, 381, 382, 385, 386, 387, progeny of, 31, 49
400 Datt&treya as son of, 8
is of the shape of a horse, 384 bowed to by R&ma, 15
Avini Kum&ra, birth of Nakula and protected the celestials, 746
Sahadeva through, 32 attachment, actions done with; to
Alvins, worship of, 180 be transformed as those of non
Atala, a nether world, 353 attachment, 1074
Ataladevi, goddess to be invoked, 413 attendants, the king should choose
atari} gabhava, a flower, 529 what type of, 619 ^
XtharvsQIfruti (Mugdakopanigad), 1 Atyagniftoma, a sacrifice, 79, 86, 466
Atharvtf$&yani, a branch of s&ma- Atyafti, name of a metre, 905
1092 Agni Purdna
bhagavan, the significance of the term, revered Rama after his return from
1060 Lanka, 23
Bh&gavatapurapa, containing expla killed three crores sons of &ailu$a
nation of virtues; to be given as a and returned to Raghava, 24
gift in Pro$thapadi, 732 Bharata, born in the race of Piiru, 31
Bhagiratha, son of Dilipa; brought country called Bharata after, 323
down Ganges from heaven; son of, loss of the sons of, 749
737 Bharata, denotes Mahabhiirata, 31
Bhairava, image of, 138, 314 story of, 38
installation of image of, 172 Bharata, country, named after Bharata,
to be contemplated, 404 323, 325
located on the body, 414 Vinu as Karma in, 326
mantra having the word, 411 Bharata, a mountain, 324
Bhairavl, goddess; mantra sacred to, Bharatasrama, at Gaya, 344
404 Bharatavarsa, extent of, 350-51
image of, 135 divided into nine parts, 351
cloth bearing the figure of, 402 Bhfiratas, the mighty descendants of
Bhajam&na, one of tlic four sons of Bharata, 749
Satvata, 742 Bharati, one of the modes; formulated
four sons of, 742 by Bharata; characteristics of; four
Bhajamana, one of the sons of Babhru, components of, 928
742 Bharga, son of Pratardana, 749
father of Vidiiratha, 743 Bhargava, denotes Parasurama, mani
Bhallata, (a superhuman being) 108 festation of Viriu, 8
worship of, 317 goddess earth addressed as related
Bhaga, a type of drama, 921 to, 112
Bhandila, an authority in prosody; Bhargavi, daughter of Sukra, 112
given as T a llin in Ghandah Sutra, Bhasakarna, demon, 22
904 Bhasi, a daughter of Tamra, 46
bhangavidya, relating to goddess, 395 bhnskara, signifies a herb, 408
BhaQl, a type of drama, 921 Bhauma (Mars), 115
Bhaiiika, a type of drama, 921 worshipped, 316
Bh&nu, mother of Bhanus, 44 bhauta, a kind of fire, 205
Bhanumati, second wife of Sagara, bhautiki (rite), 86
son of, 737 Bhautya, fourteenth Manu, 428
Bhanuratha, son of Candragiri; son Bhava, a name of Rudra, 50
of, 738 a divinity, 292, 412
Bh&nus, progeny of Bhanu, "14 worship of, 290
bh&ra, one of the postures of the hand, Bhava, a muhurta, 371
857 Bhava (Bhava) a year of Hindu al
Bharadvaja, son of Brhaspati; was manac, 404
brought to Bharata by Marutgods, bhava, change relating to the mind,
performed rituals, 749 995
saluted by Rama, 13, 23 BhavabhOti, letter denoting, 418
saluted by Bharata, 14 bhavana, a type of temple, 314
Bharaitf, an asterism, 359, 360, 361, Bhavavftta, deity of aghamarsana
363, 376, 377, 381, 382, 385, 387, hymn; identified with Visiju, 437
400 Bhavevara, letter denoting, 254
Bharata, reference to penance at Bhavins, a class of people in Pu$kara,
Sfilagr&ma performed by, 1062 351
birth of, 10 Bhavi, had its origin from
married Mandavi, 11 the Sun; narrated by Siva to ;
Kaikeyis request to make heir ap extent of; should be given as a
parent, 12 gift in Pauya, 733
Daforathas words about, 13 Bhavya, son of Dhruva, 42
brought to Ayodhyi, 14 Bhavya, ruled Saka, 322
was urged by Rama to return to Bhaya, son of Adharma, 49
Ayodhy&, 15 Bhay&nak&, a hell, 1038
Index 1095
Bhayankari, image of, 138 taken from and combined (for
Bhayotkafa, a hell, 1038 a battle), 634
bhedani, a mudra, 857 modifications of, 635
Bhelaki, a divinity, 411 Bhogavati, a place, 329, 330
Bhelakhi, sacred syllable known as, Bhoja, region of; portent affecting, 387
396 Bhoja, one of the siddhas, 414
Bhida, letter denoting, 419 Bhojaka, son of Pratikjetra; son of, 743
Bhima, bom from Vata, 32, 32fn Bhojas, one of the five branches of
stayed as a cook at Virata, 33 Haihayas (Y.idavas), 736, 741
Yudhisthira pacified women in the bhramara, auspiciousness of a stone
company of, 36 called, 641
fall of, 37 Bhramaravilasita, characteristics of
(See also Bhimasena) the metre, 912
Bhima, one of the sons of and Bhrgu, married Khyati, daughter of
Satyabhama, 744 Dak$a, 48
Bhima, a Rudra, 50 progeny of, 49
a guardian deity, 284 a holy spot, 330
worship of, 290 letter denoting, 419
propitiation of, 176
Bhima, a hell, 1038 Bhfgutunga, a holy place, 327
bhimadvadasi, details relating to the Bhfgvananda, a divinity to be wor
practice of, 512 shipped, 414
Bhimaratha, son ofjim iita; son of, 742 bhjrnga, herb, 407
Bhimarathi, a river, flows from Sahya, Bhfnga, worship of, 273, 316
351 bhfiigaraja, a flower, 529
Bhimasena, born of Kunti from god bhj-ngaraja, a herb, 378,405,406
Vayu, 755 Bhpigin, image of, 135
son of Pandu and Kunti; son of; Bhfsa, personified, 316
through his wife Hidimba, had worship of; 273
Ghatotkaca as the son, 751 Bhii, one of the worlds, 79
killed Duryodhana, 35 bhudhara, a type of temple, 315
Bhimasena, son of Rksa the second; bhujaga, herb symbolised by, 406, 407
son of, 751 Bhujaiiga, worshipped, 414
Bhimasena, one of the four sons of Bhujangaprayata, characteristics of
Jahnu, 750 the metre, 913
bhindipala, uses of, 652 Bhujangasisusuta, characteristics of
bhiru, a herb, 378 the metre, 911
Bhi$ana, one of the ten sons of Hrdika, Bhujangavijfmbhita, characteristics of
713 the metre, 914
Bhi$a$a, a hell, 1038 Bhujangea, letter denoting, 419
Bhisaip, goddess, 375, 417 Bhuloka, (earth) 354
$1, an evil spirit which possesses Bhumitirtha, a sacred place, 327
the child on the second night after Bhfiri, one of the sons of Balhika, 751
birth; symptoms of the child pos Bhuriiravas, one of the sons of Balhika,
sessed by; offering to appease; 751
unguent for the child possessed by, bhuw ia, a type of temple, 315
821 Bhutasantapana, a son of Hirapyakfa,
Bhi$ma, son of antanu and Gang&, 46fn
751 bhutasarga, creation known as, 48
as ruling the kingdom after San-
tanus death, 31 Bhutia, letter denoting, 418
killed the soldiers of P&odavas, 34 Bhuva, one of the worlds, 79
resolve not to fight against eunuchs, Bhuva, son of Pratihast&, 323
34fh Bhuvarloka, location of, 354
Bhi$mapaficaka, mode of practising bibboka, a kind of gesture, 929
the vow of, 534-35 bijamantras, on the practice of, 804
explanation of, 534fn, 535 bile, remedy for forty diseases due
merits of practising, 532 to deranged, 774
bhoga, a*-array; description, of, 633 remedy to remove excess of, 773
an array; variations of; five units bilva, herb, 407
1096 Agni PurOna
the array called; characteristics of, dead, recipes which would revive, 772
633 death, the process of, 1037-8
seventeen kinds of arrays could be medicines which would conquer, 779
formed from, 634 medicine that overcomes prema
characteristics of arrays which are ture, 778-9
modifications of, 633 dcbt(s), definition of, 654
yugorasya as a variation of, 634 discharge of; astcrism governing,
valaya, an array formed by union 358
of two, 635 rules relating to, 659-61
a posture, 857 deceit, a political expedient, 587, 627
Damjahasta, one of the eight forms deeds, merits of good, 4 51
of Gariapati, 865 need for performing virtuous, 901
Danqlaka, forest; as excellent, 328 defect, of meaning is twofoldgeneral
Ramas arrival at, 15 and particular, 947
Sarrigadharin form of Vi?nu at, 842 Dehadhfti, propitiation of, 176
characteristics of, 914 deities, names and worship of female,
different varieties of, 15 292
dam^aka, weapon to be used against presiding over the asterisms, lunar
danda of the enemy, 634 days etc., 805
Dandi, an attendant of Sun, 195 worship of, 806
Dandi, letter denoting, 419 presiding over different things, 542
Dandin, tawny-coloured; to be wor sacred bathing of, 716-7
shipped, 51 deliberation, word denoting, 991
beads belonging to the Savitra deluge, words denoting, 990
class, 894 demon, words denoting, 986, 988
Danu, a demoness; progeny of, 46, deposit, definition of the term; rules
46fn, 47 relating to, 661
Darbha, one of the sons of Ayus, 739 Depth, explanation of the composi
darbha, grass, 58, 94, etc. tion known as 945
darkness, words denoting, 995 depth, words denoting different, 996
darsa, union of Sun and Moon, 990 desires, renunciation of; praise of
Dars'ani, letter denoting. 417 knowledge gained by, 107
darsapaurnamasa, a haviryajfta, 86,466 Dcva, form of Vi?nu at Raivataka, 841
dart, measurement of, 649 one of the deities to be located in
Daruka, letter denoting, 419 the body, 414
dasa, denotes a herb, 407 Dcvabhoga, one of the siddhas, 414
Dasagriva, denotes Ravaija, 20 devadatta, a life-force, 257
Dasaratha, son of Aja, 9 carried by the vein huhu, 556
four sons of, 10, 738 functions of, 557
saw the angry Kaikeyi, 12 Devadevesa, form of Vi$nu on the
Hanumans narration of the story Sahya mountain, 842
of, 19 Devaduti, a spirit possessing the
praised Rama for having slain child in the eleventh year; sym
Ravana, 23 ptoms of the child possessed by;
Dasarha, another name of Viduratha, offering and fumigation when the
742 child is possessed by, 825
Daarna, the seven hunters of, 349 Devahuti, wife of Kardama; progeny
Dasasvamedha, at Gaya, 338 of, 41, 41 fn
Dasyus, a class of men, 38 Devaka, son of Ahuka; sons of; dau
Datta, a kind of Citrakavya, 935 ghters of, 742
definition of, 936 Devaki, one of the daughters of
Datta treya, manifestation of the Tri Devaka; married by Vasudeva, 26,
nity of gods, 8 26 fn, 742
form of Vis^u, 131 as a manifestation of Aditi, 744
born to Atri and Anasdya, 49 was worshipped by , 28
Dattoli, son of Pulastya and Priti, 49 Devakgetra, son of Devar&ta; son o (
dawn, words denoting, 990 742
day, words denoting, 990 Devakuta, a boundary mountain, 325
words "denoting past, current and Devala, exposition made by, 1074
future 1000 son of PiatyQ;a, 44
1102 Agni Purdna
eunuch, words which are used in the due to deranged wind; remedy for
sense o 1014 772
euphonic combinations, examples of, due to deranged wind and bile;
954-57 remedy for, 772
evening, words denoting, 990 due to tumour; remedy for, 774
events, preliminary and later; the fever and other ailments, decoction
strength of, 657 of herbs for, 772
evidences, in a lawsuit, 657 fever with other ailments, remedy for,
fine for false, 663 773, 774
excellence, adds charm to poetry; fevers, remedy for all, 772
exists in two forms, 944 fevers and other ailments, remedy for,
of word; seven kinds of, 944 774
of sense; six varieties of, 945 fine arts, sixtyfour varieties of; two
of words and sense; six varieties of, divisions of, 926
946 fines, different kinds of; for different
excess, words denoting, 988 offences, 589-93, 676-79, 681
excitant, two kinds of; supportive; the for various offences, 682-3
influence of the emotions asso fire, as the best sweating agept, 757
ciated with; the nature of enhan a prescription which would enable
cing, 926 one to walk on, 770
of women are twelve, 927 fire, spark of; words denoting, 988
exercise, rules relating to doing, 764 sphere of; asterisms belonging to,
exertion, of the body regarded as 387
gestures of the body, 928 words denoting flames of, 988
expedients, six kinds of, 606-8 words denoting submarine, 988
the seven political, 627 Fire (god), 60, 215
expedition, definition of, 607 mode of installation of, 205-11
instructions relating to military, 594 Fish, Visnus manifestation as, 3 ff., 9,
propitious periods for undertaking, 129
604 image of, 116
expiations, different kinds of; subtle fisherman, words denoting, 996
kinds of, 482-3 fistula, remedy for, 775
different kinds of, 485 anointment for wounds in, ointment
destroying sins, 490 which arrests its spread, 767, 768
for association with sinners, 478-82 flagstaff, material for making; length
for discontinuing the worship of of, 308
gods, 490-92 consecration of, 308-11
factors to be examined before lay floods, words denoting overflow of,
ing down, 486 995
expression, two forms of natural form flowers, eight kinds of gestures re
of, 939 ferred to as; eight different things
extraneous matter, detection of, 268, as scat etc. referred to as, 530
269 words which mean arrangement
eye, remedy for all diseases of; white of, 1017
ness in; remedy for; ointment for food, two parts: one getting secreted
external part of, 755 and the other getting absorbed, 758
eye-brow, sevenfold movement of, 929 forest, words which mean, 1006
eyesight, prescription that strengthens, formula, for conquering the three
778 worlds, 396-7
for success in battle, 397-400
face, six kinds of actions of, 929 formulae, presided over by different
fame, words signifying, 993 gods, and their characteristics, 895
fasting, rules relating to and benefits having more than five letters fruit
of, 492 ful always, 802
as superior austerity, 1074 fort, defects of, 626
ferry charges, words , 996 fortress, to be built on hills, 620
festivals, celebrations o 184-86 forts, construction of, 576-7
feet, manifold action of, 930 the situation of; the six kinds of, 620
feudatories, duties of, 626 fragrance, word for; word for attra
fever, medicines for, 752 ctive, 991
1108 Agni Purina
an oily emetic that makes com excess one kind of, 760
fortable, 791 get increased or abated according
remedy for dysentery of, 790-1 to the quality of the food, 759
remedy for eye diseases of, 792 as capable of coursing through the
a potion that removes the fatigue entire body, 760
of, 791 cause and symptoms of the deran
remedy for haemoptysis of, 792 gement of different, 760
remedies for deranged humours of, the defects due to, 758
793, 794 certain practices which would re
remedy for itching of, 792 move each one of the three, 764
afflicted by fever should first be remedies for diseases due to derange
treated with water, 791 ment of, 761
remedy for pain due to whipping Hunkara, one of the Yoginis; image of,
of, 792 138
prescription to remove pain in the Hutahavyavaha, one of the sons of
stomach of, 790 Dhara, 44
beneficial remedy for paralysis of the Hutasa, one of the Yoginis; image of,
tongue of, 792 138
remedy for swelling due to stiff-
throat of, 791
anointment for swollen (limbs) of, Ibhasya (GaoeSa), worship of the
791 image of, 215
remedy for ulcers of, 792 Iccha, a female divinity, 292
remedy for passing of blood in urine Ida, a female energy, 136
of, 791 ida, a vein; carries the wind ;
remedy for a wound of the tendon functions of, 556
or of an ear etc. of, 792 established on the left side of the
horse (golden), a great gift, 544 body, 557 r
horse (golden) and chariot, a great idol, conservation of, 152-55
gift, 544 ignorance, words denoting, 991
horticulture, science of, 764-5 lhamrga, a type of drama, 921
hotra, priest for R.ks, 429 Ik?u, an ocean, 324
house, good time for building, 360 Iksvaku, one of the eight sons of
good asterisms for entering the new, Vaivasvata Manu, 9, 735
360 descendants of family of, 738
months good for entering, 360 Ila, one of the Yoginis; image of,
householder, duties of, 431 -32 138
houses, the trees which should be Ila, daughter of M anu; later changed
as a male, 735
grown around, 643 Ilavrta, Meru given by Agnidhra to,
Hrada, son of Hrada, 46 322
Hrada, one of the sons of Hirai^ya-
kafipu, 46 IlavTta, a mountain, 324
Hrimk&ri, a female divinity, 424 illusions, different kinds of, 629
Hrlika, son of Bhoja; ten sons of, 743 image, consecration of, 283-94
Hf$ikesa, a form of Vi?u, 65 preliminary, consecration of, 155-6
form of Visnu at Kubjamra, 841 image of Siva, installation of, 294-302
at Gaya worshipped, 343 image of VSsudeva, installation of, 161 -
invocation to, 52, 82 64
huhu, a vein; carries the wind images, renovation of decayed, 1843
devadatta, 556 pedestals of, 123
humility, as cause of statesmanship, impartiality, commended, 1073-4
617 impure, words denoting, 996
need for practising, 618 impurities, five kinds of general, 947
humours, the qualities of the three, incantations, description of, 409-11
759 of five kinds, 896
get increased or abated in the diff of different kinds; appropriate
erent seasons, 759 period for practising, 896
characteristics of men having in effects of evil; means of getting
excess one of the three, 1033 relief from, 843-5
the nature of people having in incessant rain, words denoting, 969
1116 Agni
incident, as the body of the drama Indrapramiti, Rgveda imparted to, 429
two varieties of, 922 Indravajra, characteristics of the
indeclinables, the different meanings metre, 912
of the various, 996-1000 Indravajra, mixed varieties are for
Indication, explanation of; five kinds med from, 912
of, 943 Indravariria, characteristics of the
indifference, a political expedient, 587, metre, 912
627 Indu, one of the female energies, 136
explanation of, 629 infantry, functions of; ground sui
indigestion, remedy for, 776 table for; to protect each foot of
Indra, synonyms of, 987 elephant (men), 632
the word Parjanya denotes, 40 infants, recipes for the diseases of,
name of the mansion of, 987 820-826
words denoting the club of, 987 inference, word for, 991
name of the chariot of, 987 inflammation, of the glands of the
brought the chariot for Yudhi$thira, neck; remedy for, 776
38 of anus; remedy to remove pain in,
name of the charioteer of, 22 fn 777
Ditis desire to get a vanquisher of, inflections, two kinds ofsup and tifi,
47 fn 957
Indrajit as the conqueror of, 24 use of the different, 971-73
revived the monkeys, 23 Ingudi, a tree, 13
conquest of over, 28 initiation, mode of performing, 67-74
Arjunas obstruction of rain caused purificatory, 235-37
by, 32 that secures nirvana, 257-62
Maruts as allies of, 47 of principles, 262-3
festivities for, 27 injury, ten kinds of, 1041
day of waking of, 361 inquiry, word denoting, 991
restored to status by Raji, 740 insanity, five causes for, 826
kingdom restored by Vi$nu to, 745 remedy for removal of, 773
Vi?i>u worshipped by residents of the insects, remedy for venom due to all,
world of, 37 819-20
praised the goddess, 26 installation, of the deity, 87ff
praise of Sri made by, 49 installation, five kinds of, 266
Inara, image of, 137 of deities, 116-118
pervades the limbs, 65 of an image; five divisions of, 147-49
worship of the image of, 215 of images presiding over five ele
obeisance made to, I ments, 271
worshipped, 51, 52, 66 of a linga, 278-83
offering made to, 274 suitable period for, 278-9
herb denoted by, 406 of the image of Gauri, 302-3
herbs made use of by, denotes the of the image of Siva, 266-72, 294-
asterism Purv&$&dha, 407 302
Indradvipa, one of the territories in of the image of Sun-god, 303-4
Bh&rata, 350 of an image ofV&sudeva, 161-64
Indradyumna, son of Tejas, 323 instrument, two kinds ofexternal
Indrajit, a demon; HanOmat searched and internal, 970-71
the house of, 19 insult, words denoting, 993
R&ma and ? fainted on intellect, words denoting; retentive
account of the weapon used by; power of; word for, 991
was killed by $, 22 interest, rules relating to period o 673
known so on account of the con intoxication, remedy for removal of,
quest of Indra, 24 773
Indr&Qi, other names of, 987 investiture o fibres of damanaka, 225-
image of; worshipped on the mar 26
riage day, 435 investiture of sacred thread, for the
one of the goddesses, 415 deity, 87 ff
indr&Ql, a herb, 371 time for, 359
a herb worn on the body for pro for all gods, 100-101
tection, 378 for Viwu, 98 ff
Index 1117
invocation, that routs the enemy, 394-5 Jamadagnyaka, image of, 115
Ir&, grass and other things as pro J&mbavat, name of a person who
duction of, 46 accompanied R im a, 21
Ila, propitiation of, 176 killed the lion that killed Prasena,
worshipped, 316 743
i4a, a herb denoted by, 407 Jambavati, daughter ofjambavan, 743
I Sana, a name denoting Rudra, 50 one of the wives of , 744
worshipped, 51 birth of Samba to and, 29
a form of Siva worshipped, 51 Yadavas dressed up Samba, son of,
worship of the image of, 116 36fn
I&ni, worshipped, 317 Jambha, a demon, 6, 317
i$ta, explanation of, 539 Jambhaka, a demon; offering made to,
lvara, presiding deity of an clement, 109, 275
271 Jambfi, a river, 324
Isvara(Siva), adored, 1 jambfi, a tree, 324
Is vara, a year of the Hindu Calendar, jambfi, fruit; dvipa gaining the name
404 on account of, 324
ivara, a herb denoted by, 406 Jambudvipa, one of the seven con
isvari, name of a herb, 378 tinents, 323
itch, dry spreading 755; remedy for, given by Priyavrata to Agnidhra,
769 322
itihasa, definition of the term, 992 location of, 324
an appellation on account of jambfi
Jagati, a metre, 902, 905 fruits, 324
white coloured; belongs to Vasigtha- extent of, 351
gotra, 905 division of, 322
the number of letters in a quarter jamitra, the seventh sign of the zodiac,
of, 903 388
appropriate time for recital of, 916 Janaka, king of M ithili, 10
metres belonging to the class of, 912 exposition made by, 1074
Jagatipankti, composition of, 904 Janaki (Sita), married by Rama, 11
Jagatprabhu, form ofVinu at Vimala, Rama's search of, 17
841-2 monkeys sent in directions other
Jaghanacapala, characteristics of the than the south could not find, 18
metre, 906 words spoken by Hanfimat to, 19
Jahnavi, (river Ganges) crossed by Rama's reaction on seeing the
Rama, 13 jewel as if he has seen, 20
image of, 133 Angada's advice to Ravai^a to
Jahnu, son of Ajamidha and Kes'ini; return, 21
son of, 749 Janaloka, distance of, 354
names of the four sons of, 750 Janamejaya, son of Purafijaya; son
Jaigisavya, exposition made by, 1074 of, 747
Jaimini, disciple of Vyasa, 429 son of Puru, son of, 748
Jijali, represents a branch of Athar- a descendant of Parikgit, son of,
vaveda, 730 two other sons of, 750
Jala, an ocean, 324 Janardana, epithet of Vi?nu, 84
Jalabandha, one of the varieties of form of Vi$rm at Kubj&mra, 841
Gomutrika bandha, 937 at Gaya, 337
Jalada, son of Havya, 352 a ialagr&ma, 125
Jaladhara. a boundary mountain, Janas, one of the worlds; worshipped,
352 79
J&landhara (region of), 387 Janasthana, on the banks of river
Jalandhara, mountain, 412, 414 God&vari; R&ma's stay at, 15
Jalaiayin, form of Vi$nu at N andi, janma, one of the tar&balas, 359
842 Janm&$tami, merits of practising, 506
Jaloddhatagati, characteristics of the Jantu, son of Puruhfita, son of, 742
metre, 912 son of Somaka, son of, 750
Jamadagni, Viwtu's manifestation as japfi, a flower, benefit of worshipping
Bh&rgava, son of, 8 ,9 with, 529
conquered by R im a, 11 Japyesvara, at V&r&Qaal, 330
1118 Agni
son of SaihvaraQa; migrated from Kufika, son of BalakSjva; son of, 749
Pray&ga and founded kingdom Kuiottara, son of Havya, 352
of Kurukgetra; the four sons of. KQ$manda* an attendant of Siva;
750 image of, 135
Kuru, a country on the western part. worship of, 310
322,351 kQ$manda, a flower, 529
Kuru, Uttara, a mountain, location not to be used in worship, 530
of, 324 ku$tha, a herb, 372
Kuru, Uttara, a country; river Bhadra Kusumamala, letter denoting, 418
passes through, 325 Kusumavicitra, characteristics of the
Kuruk$etra, one of the sacred places, metre, 912
491 Kusumitalat&vellit&, characteristics of
five pits made by Parasurama at, 9 the metre, 914
armies of Pan^avas and Kauravas kutaja, a flower; not to be used in
met at, 34 worship, 529
greatness of, 350 not to be used for Siva, 529
greatness of even the dust parti Kutika, beads belonging to the
cles of, 327 Savitra class, 894
liberation conferred by stay at, 335 Kutila, beads belonging to Sikh& class,
certain men and species of beings 894
born as brahmins at, 349 Kuttala, a hell, 531
auspiciousness of image of Brahma Kuvalaiva, son of Brhadasva; got the
at the centre of, 106 name Dhundhum&ra, 736
Vamana form of Vi$Qu worshipped Kuvalayapida, a demon, 27
at, 841
Kurus (Kauravas), enmity between lagna, denotes the rise of a constel
Pandavas and, 32 lation, 989
Kurus, recognised the Pa$davas in the lasuda, uses of, 652
Virata, 33 lajj&luka, a herb, 406
description of the battle between lakgahoma, mode of performing, 425-6
Paodavas and, 34 Lak$maija, born to Sumitra, 10
Kurus, a class of men in Plak$advipa, 351 married Urmila, 11
Kurus, country; location of, 325 accompanied Rama to the forest,
Visiju as Matsya in, 326 13
Kuruvinda, nature of rubies got from, cut the nose of Surpauakha, 15
641 Sitas words to; R&mas words to,
Kusa, born to Sita in the hermitage 16
of Valmiki, 24 comforted Rama, 17
born in the family (of Raghus) as Hanumat recounting to Sita the
son of Rama; son of, 738 story of Rama and, 19
Kua, one of the seven sons of Suhotra killed Indrajit, 22
and Girika, 750 reference to killing of the demons by,
Kusa, a continent, 323 24
given by Priyavrata to Jyotigman, LakmaQ&, one of the wives of ,
323 744
rulers of, 352 Lakgmi, consort of Narayaoa (Vijou),
kusa (grass), Vena was killed by the 49, 738
sages, with, 4 2 ,42fh synonyms of, 986
the name Plraclnabarhis associated origin and greatness of, 6
with, 43 characteristics of the image of, 131,
used in worship, 58, 67, 68, 94, 95 133
Kuia, a flower, 529 characteristics of certain forms of
Kuiagra, bom from Bfhadratha; son Vi?uu in the company of, 131
of, 750 installation of image of, 169-70
Kuiala, country ruled by a son of worshipped, 51, 52, 197
Dyutimat, 352 mode ofworship of, 19,849-51
Kuiala, one of the siddhas, 414 lakfmi, a nerve, 316
Kuiasthali, as the domain of Anarta; Lak$minarayaQa, a f&lagrama, 125
kingdotxT"of; got by Raivata, 736 Lakt&, image of, 138 ^
Kuieiaya, a boundary mountain, 352 Lalana, a spirit soiling the child in
1128 Agni
the fifth month; symptoms of the two other causes of; the six things
child seized by; offering to appease, associated with each one of the
823 two, 634
L&las, image of, 138 the three evidences in, 657
Lalita, characteristics of the metre, 909 laya, explanation of, 994
lalita, a kind of gesture, 929 Laya, image of, 138
Lalita, another name of Gauri, 133 layers, of the skin; description of, 1034
characteristics of the image of, 139 lead, auspiciousness of, 641
Lalita, daughter of king of Vidarbha, leg, diseases of; remedy for, 769
526 Leo, a fixed sign; acts of fixed nature
Lalitya, an excellence of word 944 to be done in, 384
(See also smoothness) the time taken by the Sun to cross,
Lamba, wife of Dharma; progeny of, 44 384
Lambaka, a division of prose kavyas, rite to determine the sex of the
919 child to be done in, 357
Lambakuk$i, a name of Garjesa, 190 building of a house to be avoided
Lambana, a son of Jyotismat, 352 when Jupiter is in, 360
Lambodara, one of the eight forms of the day of getting up of Indra when
Ganapati, 865 Sun is in, 361
Lambodari, letter denoting, 417 banner of Indra to be lowered in,
L&ngali, letter denoting, 419 362
language, explanation of abusive, 655 friendly with Gemini as also Libra,
LaAk&, &urpanakh&s arrival a t; 392
Sit& carried byRavana to 16 leprosy, remedy for, 753, 767, 773-4,
Sampatis words about Sitas presence 779
at, 19 letters, are either sixtythree or sixty-
Hanumans search for Sita at, 19 four; classification of, 915
burning of city of, 20 origin of, 916
Vibhi?ana anointed as ruler of, 21 division into five groups on the
entrusted by Rama to Vibhi$ana, 23 basis of place of articulation etc.,
goddess addressed as builder of 916
bridge to, 379 places of articulation of, 916, 917
lapis lazuli, a gem, 640 merits or demerits of sticking to or
qualities of excellent variety of, 641 shifting the places of articulation
L&tas, the names of towns given to, 315 of, 916
L&tfya, a variety of diction; charac instructions in using the, 916, 917
teristics of, 927 in the name of a votary; the four
Lauhitya, a sacred place, 328 fold classification of, effects of, 895
Lava, born in the family (of Raghus) in the name, as aid to prognosti
as son of R&ma, 738 cation, 409
bom to Sita in the hermitage of indicating victory and prosperity,
V&lmfki, 24 376
Lavali, characteristics of the metre, 909 group of; denoting the planets, 378
Lavaca, an ocean, 324 libation, mode of offering, 535-37
Lavaca, a demon killed by Satrughna, merits of offering, 450-51
24 liberation, words denoting, 991
law codes, stronger than sciences of got by means of knowledge, 1059
wealth, 657 Libra, a constellation commendable
procedure if there is conflict bet for marriage when Sun is in, 357
ween two, 657 known as the waking day of Hari
laws, code of, 455-7 if Sun is in, 361
laws, code of criminal, 588-93 time taken by Sun to traverse, 384
law-suit, rests on the witnesses, 654 friendly with Aries, 392
as protecting the four institutions lightning, words denoting, 989
of life, 654 Likhita, a law-giver, 455
as encompassing four persons, 654 likhya, a measure, 107
the four items accomplished by Lila, image of, 138
means of, 654 lily, words denoting, 996
eight accessories of, 654 limbs, words denoting the different,
; the three causes for, 654 1015
Index 1129
eight kinds of; associated with Lolupd, a female divinity; image of, 138
exertion, 929 Lomaharsana, got the Vedic lore
lifiga(s), different varieties, dimen from Vy&sa; disciples of, 730
sions, of, 141-145 Lomap&da, one of the sons of Vidar-
movable variety, mode of fixing, bha; son of, 741
301-302 Lomap&da, son of Satyaratha; son of,
classified into groups of; on the 748
basis of doorway etc., 142 long life, a mixture that would give,
description of, 143 756
made of earth; merits of worship prescription to get, 777
ping, 142, 901 lotus, words denoting different kinds
movable, 321 of, 996
characteristics of, 139-41 words denoting the root of a, 996
measurement of eyes proportionate worship of gods in, 79fn
to, 288 efficacy of worshipping with, 529
mode of installation of, 172, 278-82, merits of worshipping lord Hari
295, 296, 297, 960 with, 529
rites relating to installation of, 289- diagram of; for daily worship etc.,
90
old or broken; repair of, 311-13 Lunar race, description of, 738-40
mode of worshipping, 299 lunar days, the names of the presid
benefits of worshipping different, ing deities of, 805
142, 900 lustre, words denoting, 989,990
contemplation of; as in one's own lute, words denoting different kinds
body, 60 of, 994
linga, a posture made with the hands,
218, 229, 297, 898 machine, uses of, 652
Liiigapurana, in the Agneya-kalpa; madanadvadail, mode of practising
extent of, 733 the vow of, 512
contains description of virtues by Madhava, a name of Vi$9 u, 65
lord Siva in the form of fiery characteristics of the form of, 128
linga, 733 Madhavi, characteristics of, 934
merits of making a gift in Phalguna, Madhu, Vi$nu as the killer of the
733 demon, 65
Lion, manifestation of Vi$nu, 9 Madhu, son of Dcvaksetra; son of, 742
lip, lower; six actions of, 929 Madhuhara, a name of V i^u , 65
lipta, a measure of time, 370 madhuparka, offered at the time of
loan, rates of interest relating to, 658 worship. 55
loan-bond, rules relating to writing of, madhura vjtti, explanation of, 933
663-4 madhu fks, recitation of; as a pafikti-
lodhra, a herb, 372 pavana, 349
logical reasoning, word for, 991 Madhurya (tranquility) an excel
Loha, name of a demon, 639 lence of sense, 945
cut by lord Vi?flu, 639-40 Madhusudana, Vi$$u as the destroyer
Loha, a hell, 532 of demon Madhu, 746
Lohabhara, subdivision of a hell, 1039 form of Vi?ou on Mandara, 841
Lohasanku, subdivision of a hell, 1039 to be contemplated everywhere, 842
Lohita, a divinity; letter denoting, 419 Madhusravas, at Gaya, pint^a to be
Lohita, a country known by the name offered at, 344
of a son ofVapugm&n, 352 Madhya, a metre; number of letters
Lokabhavana, form of Vi$pu at in, 905
Nepala, 841 Madhyadesa, location of, 351
Lokakula, a place; Ripuhara to be Madhya Jyotis, composition of the
worshipped at, 841 metre, 04
M&dhyakathi, a branch of Yajurveda,
LokSloka, a peak; extension of, 353 ( 730
lokana, a posture relating to riding madhyama, a variety of pr&p&y&ma,
horses, 787 1044
lokokticchy&, that which follows the M&dhyandinl, a branch of Yajurveda,
proverb, 932 730
Agni PurdQa
M&dri, one of the wives of , 744 worship of, 290
M&drl, one of the two wives of D hnta; Mah&ghora, a hell, 1038
progeny of, 743 Mah&jvala, a hell, 532
M&dri, other wife of P&ndu>32, 744 mahajyaitfhi, the presence of Jupiter
progeny of, 751 ana Moon in the asterism Jye$tha,
death of Pan<ju while hnving union 362
with, 32 Mahakala, image of, 135
Maga, a class of men at Sakadvlpa, 352 letter denoting, 419
Magadha, a class of men at the to be worshipped, 51, 197, 283
Sakadvipa, 352 Mahakali, a female energy; colour of
Magadha, a forest; the name Vaikuu- 136
tha to be repeated at, 842 letter denoting, 417
m&gadha (s), a caste, origin of, 42, 430 contemplation on, 413
duty of, 431 mahakali, a medicinal plant, 378
Magh&, an asterism known as down Mahakavya, characteristics of poetry
faced, 381 called, 919-20
comprises the sphere of wind, 387 Mahakofi, at Gaya; pin<ja. to be
comprises the sphere of , 387 offered at, 342
effect of Sun's transit in, 363 Mahakotf, a goddess, 375
harvest of grains to be done in, 361 Mahakrura, a yogini; image of, 138
auspicious for administering medi Mahak^obhakarityi, Kubjikk addressed
cine, 358 as, 413
known as blunted; its effect relating Mahalaksmi, characteristic features
to journey, 382 of the form of, 134
not commendable for attending on worshipped, 52, 415
the employer, 360 benefit of the worship of, 343
not commended for wearing new Mahalaya, a holy spot at Varanasi,
clothes, 359 330
affliction caused by its occurrence Mahamanas, son of M ahasala; son of,
on a Tuesday, 376 747
fatality indicateid by its conjunc Mahamari, goddess; image of, 401
tion with Saturday and full a formula affecting enemies; des
moon, 377 cription of, 401-2
Magha, a month; a commendable Mahamaya, cloth containing the
day for first shave in, 359 figure of, 402
benefit of purchasing food grains Mahamoha, one of the gods to be
in, 387 located and worshipped, 292
inauspicious for first entry into a mahamudra, a posture with the hands,
house, 360 200
Mahabahu, one of the sons of Hira- Mahanabha, one of the sons of
$yak$a, 46fn Hiranyaksa, 46fn
Mah&bhadra, a lake in the Jambu- Mah&nadi, river at Gaya; bathing
dvipa, 325 in, 341
Mahabhairava, obeisance to, 379 Phalgutirtha on, 337
Mah&bharata, story of, 34ff Mahanan&, image of, 138
mode of honouring a person recit Mahananta, worshipped, 414
ing, 734 Mahanaraka. sub-division of a hell,
mode of making gifts after the 1039
recitation of, 734 mah&nila, a kind of sapphire, 640
mahabhutaghata, a great gift, 544 Mahanta, son of Dhiman, 323
Mah&bja, a serpent; image of, 137 Mah&padma (Mah&mbuja), one of
Mah&bodhi, tree at Gaya; merits of the eight chief serpents; the number
worshipping, 338 of heads of, 807
Mahabfhat!, constitution of; another forms the eyebrows of the goddess,
name of, 904 415
Mah&ca{i4&, a hell, 1038 raah&padma, a type of temple, 315
Mahacapal&, characteristics of the a treasure, 111, 269
metre, 906 mah¶ka, an expiation; explana
Mahdeva, a form of Rudra, 50 tion of 494
favour extended to Sati by, 45
Index 1131
Mahaparfva, a demon killed by whose brother Dvivida was killed
Rama, 22 by Balar&ma, 30fn
Mahapu ?tipra vardhana, a goddess Maithila, denotes King Janaka, 10
staying in a particular circle, 376 Maitra, a muhurta; deeds to be done
Maharamyas, images of, 135 in, 371
Mah&raurava, sub-division of a hell, M aitra= Anuradha
531, 1039 Mai tray a^i, a branch of Yajurveda,
Maharloka, distance of, 354 730
worshipped, 79 Maitreya, priest of king of Sauvira,526
Maha&Lla, son of Janamejaya; son of, Maitreya, son of Divodasa; son of, 750
747 Maitrisi, one of the goddesses, 413
mahasantapana, an expiation, ex Makara, a constellation; correction
planation of, 482, 494, 799 for 367
Mahascna, letter denoting, 419 (See also Capricorn)
Mahat, origin of, 40, 48 makara, a treasure, 111, 269
Mahatala, a nether world, 353 makara, an array; a variation of the
Mahatamisraka, a hell, 531 array called bhoga, 634
Mahatamra, a hell, 532 Makarak$a, a demon killed by Rama,
Mahavajra, a hell, 1038 22
Mahavici, sub-division of a hell, 531, Mala, characteristics of the metre, 913
1039 malamantras, have more than twenty
Mahavirya, a form of Rudra, 253 letters; yield results in youth, 802
Mahavlrya, son of Virat, 323 on the practice of, 804
Mahavlta, son of Savana, 353 malati, a flower, 529
Mahayoga, form of Vi$nu at Kasi, 841 Malaya, mountain, 350,351
form of Vi$nu at Salagrama, 841 Malayagiri, as a sacred place, 328
Mahendra, a name of the elephant malayamaka, one of the yamakas, 935
faced god, 190, 866 Malini, characteristics of the metre,
Mahendra, lord Indra; worship of 176 913
offering of gems made to, 273 Malinfmantra, rite relating to, 418-9
Mahendra, mountain in Bhkratavara, mallikS, a herb, 371, 378
350 a flower, 529
rivers originating from, 351 Malopama, explanation of, 940
Parasurama's final stay at, 9 Malyavat, mountain, 325
Mahendra, a female energy; to be Rama's stay on, 18
worshipped, 91 manabsila, used as an unguent, 372
Mahendra, hill the name of Acyuta to Manasa, a manifestation of Vi$nu, 428
be repeated at, 482 Manasa, one of the sons of Vapu?mat;
Mahendraka, a divinity worshipped, 414 denotes also the country ruled by
Mahendri, one of the eight goddesses, him, 352
412 M&nasa, as an excellent place, 330
Mahesvara, worship of, 290 Manasa, a boundary mountain, 353
conquest of the fever re M&nasa, a lake, 325, 349
lated to, 30 Manasya, son of Mahanta, 323
M&hesvarl (Mahesi), one of the eight Manasyu, son of Pracinavkn; son of,
goddesses, 139fn, 399,411,415 748
Mahidhara, offering made to, 109 M&nava, a missile, 10
Mahima, son of Samhana; son of, 740 Manavakakrujitaka, characteristics of
Mahiman, son of Janamejaya, 750 the metre, 911
Mahipala, beads belonging to the manda, a variety of horses, 789
Siva class, 894 mand&, a name of the entry of the
Mahi$a, a boundary mountain, 352 Sun in one of the signs, 362
Mahodara, one of the forms of Mandaga, a class of men in the
Ganapati, 190, 865 &kadvipa, 352
Mahodara, a demon killed by R&ma, 22 Man<mdni, river; as excellent, 328
mahodarl, denotes the entrv of the Rama's stay on the banks of, 14
Sun in one of the signs, 362 mand&kini, a name of the entry of
Mainaka, a mountain; rise of, 19 the Sun in one of the signs, 362
Mainda, monkey; accompanied Mand&kr&nta, characteristics of the
R&ma to Lanka, 21 metre, 913-4
1132 Agni Purdqa
an array; description of, 633 sing the vow of, 512
an array; two units taken from Manthara, an attendant of Kaikeyi, 11
and combined (for a battle), 634 words of, 12
an array; modifications of, 634 Mantra, a form of Rudra, 253
some variations of, 635 mantra, eight-syllabled, 53, 56
certain features of amara same as, known as ari; destructive nature of,
635 803
magdala, a posture relating to archery, which accomplishes all the desires,
645 830
m a s a la , baked flour, 108 for conquest of evil influences of
maodalebvara, meaning of the word, , 835
1018 propitiation of the letters compos
maiidali, a class of serpents based on ing a; benefit accruing from,
excess of one humour, 807 835-836
Mandara, a boundary mountain, 324, of five syllables sacred to Siva;
352 mode of worship with, 837-40
made as the churning rod to chum mantras, forming base of all mantras,
the ocean, 5, 745 373
the name Madhusiidana to be different kinds of, 265-66, 358, 416-
repeated at, 841 19, 832-35
mandara, a type of temple, 3 14 their nomenclature, 802-806
mandara, a flower; used in the wor narration of different kinds of;
ship of Viftm, 99 effects of, 872-3
used in the wonhip of Siva, 101, 529 for worship; description of, 50
Mandavi, married by Bharata, 11 collection of; the five parts of, 830
Mandehah a class of men in the of different kinds; application of,
Kuadvipa, 352fn 863-64
Mandh&tr, son of Yuvanasva; sons of, classification as agneya and saumya,
737 802
father of Mucukunda, 28fn should begin with pranava, 805
mandira, a type of temple, 314 the six accessory acts relating to,
Mangala, benefit of worshipping the 403-4
goddess, 343 instructions relating to repetition
mangala, a stone, 269 of, 805
MaQigui?anikara, characteristics of to be repeated facing east or looking
the metre, 913 downwards, 805
manika, a class of temple; oval-sha means of acquiring perfection in and
ped; the temples belonging to the the efficacy of, 804
class of, 315 whose letters are governed by
Manivaka, son of Havya, 352 baneful asterisms to be avoided,
Mafljari, characteristics of the metre, 803
909 number of repetitions of; inversely
manjisth&, used for making an proportional with the number of
unguent, 372 letters in, 804
Maftjtia, a hell, 532 sleeping and waking states relating
Man-lion, form of Vi?nu, 129 to, 803
Manmatha, a year of the Hindu method to find the auspiciousness
calendar, 405 of, 265
Manohara, wife of D hara; sons of, 44 which remove the baneful influences
Manojava, different reading for Puro- ' of planets, 826-30
java, 44fn eight kinds of benevolent, 874
Manomanl, a female divinity; wor for making offering to the spirits, 826
shipped, 51 relating to six kinds of acts such as
Manonmana, a form of Rudra, 253 pandysing, 871-2
Manonmani, a goddess; an envoy of that would stupefy the three worlds,
goddess IVaritk, 424 845-9
Manonuga, one of the sons of three parts of; relating to the three
Dyutimat, 352 gods, 420
manoram&, a nerve, 316 relating to wonhip of different gods,
manofathadv&da 3, mode of practi
Index 1133
of Siva; different kinds of, 873-75 period (years) of influence of, 363,
relative merits of different methods 393
of repetition of, 805 presides over a part of day, 381
Manu, the term denoting the period letter presided over by, 374
of, 39fn the effect of occupying the second
Svayambhuva as the first, 41fn house by, 383
creation of, 322-23 confers good in the (tenth house),
born to Cak$u$a and Pufkari^i; 384
progeny of, 42 indicates defeat if battle is begun
Vaivasvata; born to Sun and when it leaves its asterism, 386
Samjfta, 735 bad luck indicated by, 400
words spoken to the Fish by, 4 causes riot, 377
a law-giver, 455 the days which are to be avoided
herb denoted by the term, 406,407 if associated with, 410
Manus, names of different, 427-9 is for victory, 389
reign in a day of Brahma, 429 nature of person born in the house
periods of different, 427-9 of, 392
names of Indra and the sages during image of, 137
the periods of, 427-9 the form of that is to be contem
Manvantaras, periods of Manu, 39fn plated, 828
manifestations of Vi$$u innumer Martagda (Sun), the day for the in
able in, 39 stallation of, 87
Margair?a, month; increased return Marut, Maruts came into being from,
of certain food articles in, 386 44
marica, a herb, 407 Maruta, Wind-god; worship of, 274
Marica, a demon ;s tupefied by Ramas Maruti (Hanumat), crossing of the
missile, 10 ocean by, 19
words spoken to Ravaija by, 16 words spoken to Ravaga by, 20
imitated the voice of Rama and Rama and Laksmana were made
cried aloud, 16fn secure when the mountain was
Marici, a sage; mind-born son of brought by 22
Brahma, 9,41, 42fn, 735 attacked R&va^a, 23
Kasyapa bom from, 9 Maruts, were born from Marut, 44
had Paumamasa through Sambhiiti, Vasava was made the chief of, 47
49 brought Bharadvaja to Bharata, 749
worship of, 108, 274, 275, 317 Marutta, son of Titikju; son of, 741
Marina, daughter of Ka$du and son of Karandhama; son of, 747
Pramloca; offered by Soma to maruvaka, leaves, 529
Piacetas, 43 masi, oil of, 372
mark, words denoting, 989 masika, ceremony; par&ka to be obser
Markarxdcya, born to Mfka$du and ved at the time of, 488
Vedafira, 49 massaging, method of; benefits of,
imparted knowledge to Vajra, 30 763-4
, contains discus M&tali, charioteer of Indra, 22, 22fn
sion on righteousness; extent of, 732 Matanga, at Gaya, 338, 343
to be given as a gift in Karttika, 732 Matang&frama at Gaya, 337
&, at Gaya; wor Mataiigavapi, at Goya, 337
shipped, 342 Matangefa, at, Gaya; worshipped, 337
marriage (s), four kinds of acts relating Mathur&, Lavana killed by Satrughna
to, 434 at, 24
rules relating to, 434-36 rode a chariot and reached, 27
eight kinds of, 434-5 came to Gomantaka leaving.
time for performing, 357 28
commendable constellations and Kefava to be worshipped at, 841
planets for, 435 Matin&ra, one of the ten sons of
asterisms commendable for, 435 Bhadrafva; the three sons of, 748
prohibited periods for performance Matr&samaka, characteristics of the
of, 435 metre, 907
Mars, distance o 354 m&trkk-mantras, denote the monosyl
chariot o 356 labic words; deities governing, 952
1134 Agni Purtya
Matsya, form of Vip?u, 326 abnormalities; words for, 1014
name of a s&lagrama, 125 mounted on elephants, work of, 613
Matsyakali, one of the seven sons of Mena, a daughter of the manes and
Suhotra and Girika, 750 Svadha, 49
Matsya-pur&Qa, narrated by lord mental change, word denoting, 995
Vifgu in the form of a fish to Manu, Meru, mountain; extent of, 324
4, 734 is in the shape of a lotus, 325
should be given as a gift at the time a region, 322
of the equinox, 734 Rsabha was bom to Nabhi through,
Matt&, characteristics of the metre, 323
912 meru, a type of temple, 314
Matt&krida, characteristics of the Mercury (a planet), distance of, 334
metre, 914 chariot of, 356
Mattamayura, characteristics of the period (years) of influence of, 363,
metre, 913 393
Mattoktichaya, explanation of, 932 presides over a part of day, 381
mature, a mode; explanation of, 933, the form that is to be contemplated
934 of, 137, 828
Maturity, explanation of, 945 gives realisation of desire, 377
Maukulyas, were descendants of letter presided over by, 374
Mukula, 750 characteristics of a person bom in
M&y&, a female energy, 292, 417 the house of, 392
wife of Bhaya, 49 good for truce, 389
m&y& (mantra), denotes certain group occupying second house confers
of letters, 888 good, 383
no divisions in, 895 beneficial in the twelfth, 384
M&y&vati, Rati born as; maid of indicates defeat in battle begun
Sambara; married Pradyumna, 29, when it is leaving its asterism, 386
29fn merudana, ten kinds of, mode of
Mayurasarini, characteristics of the making, 544-5
metre, 912 twelve varieties of, 553-5
mayQraiikhS, a herb, 406 mode of offering (goddess), 554
M&y&vin, son of Dundubhi, 17fn Me$a, a constellation; letter denoting,
means, seven kinds of, 587 419
measures, table of, 1022 correction for, 367
MedhS, a female divinity; worshipped, causes victonr if full and death
52 otherwise, 377
one of the sons of Priyavrata, 322 good and bad effects of planets in,
Medh&tithi, ruled Plak$a, 322 383
names of the sons of, 322, 351 me$a$mgi, a herb, 406
son of Kanva, 748 messenger, qualification of; three
medicine, asterism good for taking, 358 types of, 625
dosage of; the factors to be noted metals and chemicals, words denoting,
in deciding, 762 1022-3
medicines, falling under six heads metres, Vedic; rules relating to, 902
and accomplishing two kinds of having different numbers of padas,
effects, 770 903
conferring longevity and curing of other kinds formed from Utkj*ti,
diseases, 778-80 905
meditation, on Brahman; mode of the gotras of; the deities of, 905
practising, 1055-6 colours of different, 905
Meghan&da, was bom from R&vaija, classical, 905
24 the three divisions of, 908
Meghan&di, image of, 138 characteristics of equal, 908
Meghap&laka, one of the seven sons calculating the number of half-equal
of Nahu$a, 740 908
memory, herb for improving, 773 on the calculation of the number of
men, different classes of, words de unequal, 908
noting, 1013 classical, based on Vedic metre
having different deformities or Abhikfti, 914
Index 1135
based on Atikj-ti, 914 mohalata, a herb, 406
based on Kfti, 914 mohini, a herb, used for subjugation,
classical; based on Prakfti, 914 372
classical; based on Vedic metre Mohopama, explanation of, 940
Sankfti, 914 mok?a, one of the puru$rthas, 53
classical; based on the Vedic metre mokga^i, one of the pranitamudnis,
Utkrti, 914 857
classical; based on Vedic metre Monday, rite of chewing betel leaf to
Vikrti, 914 be done on, 358
tabular representation of, 915 first shave commended on, 359
to be employed in a Mahakavya, one should not do agriculture on,
92 361
midnight, words denoting, 990 inauspicious nature of eleventh day
military expedition, instructions relat falling on, 381
ing to, 594 month, lunar, solar and astral, 495
Mimamsa, science of, 2 Moon, only one in the world, 376
Mina, correction for 367 synonyms of, 989
(Seealso Capricorn) orb of; words denoting, 989
letter denoting, 419 lustre of; words denoting, 989
mind, words denoting, 991 sixteenth digit of; words denoting,
mind, two divisions of exertions of; 989
one of them relating to men divided distance of, 354
further into eight, 927 period (years) of, 363
as the reins, 1075 influence of, 393
minerals, eight kinds of, 283 periods over a part of a day, 381
minister, words denoting, 1018 form of, 137
ministers, qualities of, 619 appeases defeat, 377
how the king should examine the benefits caused by different positions
worthiness of, 619-20 of, 383, 384
defects of, 626 death caused by investiture of thread
mire, words denoting, 995 when Moon has set, 359
miscarriage, in women; remedy for its presence in asterism jye$th
arresting, 777 known as mahajyai$thi, 362
miseries, true knowledge about; com when holes are noticed in the disc of,
mended, 1074 387
Mithuna, a constellation; correction eclipse of the head known by the
for 367 presence of, 388
( See also Gemini) characteristic of a person born in the
Mitra, one of the twelve Adityas; son house of, 392
of Kasyapa, 45 ceremonies to be done when it is
as one of the names of Sun, 136 pure, 362
a divinity to be worshipped, 317 moon-stone, a gem, 641
worship of, 274 moral observance, five kinds of, 454
one of the Adinathas, 412 mortgage, rules relating to different
mitra, one of the tarabalas, 359 types of, 660-1 bfcj
Mitradevi, one of the daughters of mofana, a posture relating to riding
Devaka; married by Vasudeva, horses, 787
742 mountains, words denoting, 1006
mi tram, explanation of, 1019 mfdanga, synonym for; different kinds
Mitravinda, one of the wives of , of, 994
744 Mjdava, a division of Vithi, 928
Mitrayu, a disciple of Lomahargaoa, Mrga, a divinity; worshipped, 108,
730 316, 317
mocaka, a perfection, 257 mrga, a variety of horses, 789
MocUki, son of Havya, 352 M m fir^a, one of the fixed asterisms,
mode, fourfold; uneven in the actions 381
of a drama, 928 cqpnprises the sphere of wind, 387
inodes (vftti), five kinds of; produced location in adiagram,385
by repetition of a single letter* 933 located in the second column in
Mona, an ttaergy, 292 a diagram, 400
1136 Agni
an asterism; good for discharging Mukula, one of the five bom from
debt, 358 Bahy&sva, 749
commendable to begin the con Caiicasva as son of, 750
struction of a house, 360 whose descendants were known as
good for harvesting grains, 361 Maukulyas and were brahmins,
good for taking harvested grains 750
inside the house, 361 Mukuta, the female spirit possessing
mahjyai$thi caused by, 362 the child two months old; symp
effect of Suns transit in, 363 toms of the child possessed by,
commended for all acts, 381 822
Mfgavyadha, one of the eleven forms offering and fumigation to appease,
of Rudra, 45 823
Mfkantdu, son of Vidhatr; son of, 49 1, an asterism; belongs to the
Mftyu, father of Sunitha, 42fn watery region, 388
born to Bhaya and Maya, 49 marriage is commendable in,357
an energy, 292 discharge of debt to be done in, 358
mrtyu, one of the groups of letters, 390 commendable for beginning the
to be rejected in all undertakings, construction of a house, 360
391 good for doing agriculture, 361
Mftyuftjaya, a form of Siva; mode of good for harvest of grains, 361
worship of, 899 commended for all acts, 381
worshipped, 374 one of the blunted asterisms, 382
mftyufijaya, a formula known as; des misery caused by Sun's transit in,
cription of, 395 363
Mucukunda, son of Mandhatf, 28, 737 has face downward, 381
obtained a boon of long sleep, 28fp location in kotacakra for forecast,
mudgara, uses of, 652 385
m udra(s), posture of the hands for occupies the first column in a dia
worship, 53 gram, 400
different kindsformation of, 66-67 miilagaurivrata, for. Goddess Laksmi,
for worship of Sun, 196 500-2
an embellishment of word, 932 mitlakrcchra, an expiation, 483
explanation of, 932 mulamantra, bathing of the deity
Mudrasphota, one of the siddhas, 414 done with, 53
Muhurta, Muhiirtas were born from, mundane existence, three kinds of
44 afflictions in, 1040
Muhiirtas, born from Muhurta, 44 Mundapjstha, at Gaya, 336-7, 338
muhiirtas, different names of, 371 worshipped, 342
Mukhamanidi, a female force, 84 Murujika, a spirit possessing the
Mukhapurvika, characteristics of the child in the fifteenth year; symptoms
metre, 906 of the child possessed by, 825
mukhavyavartana, an action of the Muni, the nymphs were born from, 47
horse while moving, 788 one of the sons of Dyutimat, 352
Mukhya, a divinity worshipped, 317 one of the sons of Apa, 44
offering made to, 274 muni, herb denoted by the word, 406,
mukhya, denotes first injunction, 1018 407
Mukhya, a division of Abhivyakti, 943 munipuspa, a flower, 529
Mukhyaka, one of the sons of Bali, 747 munja, a lake in Jambfidvipa, 325
mukhyasarga, the fourth creation, 48 Mufijakefo, represents a branch of
Muktaka, division of poetry called, 919 Atharvaveda, 730
consists of single verses, 920 Mufijavata, an excellent spot, 328
describes different incidents, 920 Muraja, one of the bandhas; explana
Muktakefl, a monstress possessing tion of, 936
the newly bom child on the seventh murder, without witness; precau
night, 822 tionary steps for passing judgement,
symptoms of child possessed by, 822 676
material for fumigation when epos musali, a herb, 371, 378
sessed by, 822 musical instruments, four kinds of,
QQi
unguent for the child afflicted by,
822 words denoting different, 994
Index 1137
mustard, used in a paste to give suc Naimi$a, Saunaka and other sages at, 1
cess against enemy, 372 a sacred place, 491
Mu$p'ka, a wrestler killed by , 28 merits of, 328
mustimudra, a posture of hands used naimittika, one of the three kinds of
in worship, 96 creation, 48
mystical diagrams of different kinds; ceremony should be done, 98
for worship, 879-83 Naimittiki, a division of Abhivyakti,
mystic syllables, used in consecration, 943
111 Nairfta, propitiation of, 176
worshipped, 51
Nabha, son ofNala; son of, 738 Naisadha, a country, 322
Nabhaga, one of the eight sons of naithika brahmacari, should stay with
Vaivasvata Manu,735 the preceptor till death, 433
had two sons who were vaisyas and Naksatra-Yoga, constants, 365-6
became brahmins later, 736 Nakta, son of Prthu and father of Gaya,
son of Bhagiratha; son of, 737 323
Nabhi, was given country Hina by Nakula, born to Madri and Pandu,
his father Agnidhra, 322 744, 751
Rsabha born to Meru and, 323 son of 751
Naciketa, fire; merits of worshipping fell on the way of the march, 37
thrice a day, 349 born through Asvinikumara, 32
nadi-s, the three being present in the Nakulisa, letter denoting, 419
goddess, 374 Nala, a monkey; building of a bridge
( See also veins) in the ocean by, 21
Nadvala, wife of Manu; ten sons of, 42 accompanied Rama to Lank&, 21
Naga, a hill at Gaya; excellence of, 337 son of Nisadha; son of, 738
Naga, image of, 106 a year of the Hindu calendar, 405
investiture of sacred thread for; Nala, a goddess, 424
to be done, 213 Nalakubara, son of Ktibera, 90
naga, a vital wind, 233 Nalika, a division of Vithi, 928
a life-force carried by the vein prtha, Nama, location of the letter denoting,
536 417
functions of, 557 namadvadasi, merits of practising the
Nagadvipa, one of the nine territories, vow of, 512
350 namakararui, one of the Vedic rites
nagah, herb denoted by the word, 406 to be performed, 59
nagakarna, a flower, 529 namask&ra, use of the term, 403
Nagananda, sandals of; should be name, words denoting, 992
worshipped, 414 Nanda, a cowherd chief; Balarama
Nagapasa, weapon used by Indrajit to and left in the custody of, 27
bind Hanumat, 20 nanda, one of the treasures, 111
nagapuspa, used as an unguent to Nanda, a place; Jalasayin to be wor
control others, 372 shipped at, 842
Nagas, Vasuki was made the ruler of, nanda, name of a stone, 269
47 a nerve, 316
Nagastra, weapon used by Indrajit, 22 nandaka, description of the sword
(See also Nagapasa) called, 639
Nagavithi, was bom from Y&mi, 44 Nandana, a guard of the door; to be
Nagesvari, location of the letter re worshipped, 93
presented by, 417 a year of the Hindu Calendar, 405
Nagigayatri, the number of letters in a forest, 325
the three feet of, 903 Nandarupa, worshipped, <44
Nagnajiti, one of the wives of , nandasaptaml, a vow; details relating
744 to, 505
Nagodbheda, greatness of the sacred Nandi (n), conquered by T&rk$ya, 30
place of, 327 worship of, 197, 283
Nahu$a, son of Ayu, 25, 31 to be worshipped, 51
one of the sons of Ayus; seven eons Nandigr&ma, Bharata*s return to, 15
of, m R&mas arrival at, 23
Naigameya, brother of Kum&ra, 44 nandika, a type of temple, 314
1138 Agni
Nimi, one of the four sons of, 742 five ways of casting a, 651
nlpa, a flower, 529 nose, bleeding of; remedy for, 766
Nirah&ra, a spirit possessing the six actions of, 929
child in the seventh month; symp nouns, inflections in, 957
toms of the child seized by; N|ga, son of U sinara and Nrga, 747
offering to appease, 823 Nrga, queen of Uslnara, 747
Niraftjan&kara, a Rudra, 254 Nfsiihha, image of, 115
Nirmoha, a sage, 428 mantra for the worship of, 117
Nirjrti, image of 137_ (See also Narasimha)
Nirucchvasa, a hell, 531 s&lagrama designated as, 125
nirudhapasubandliaka, a haviryajna, Nrhari, installation of the image of,
466 179
Nirukta ^etymology), science of, 2 Nyagrodha, one of the sons of
nisa, a herb; used to make an unguent, Ugrasena, 742
372 Nvankusarini, a metre; composition
Nisadha, mountain; location of, 324, of; different name of, 903
325, 326 nyasa, in the worship, 90
son of Atithi; son of, 738 Nyaya, science of, 3
Nisanatha, worship of the sandals of,
414 Oath, when prescribed, 657
Nisatha, son of Balarama and Revati, objects, seven kinds of, 970
29 as the pasture ground, 1075
Niscara, a sage at the time of the oblation, mode of doing, 92fT, 467
eleventh Manu, 428 observances, different kinds of, 1041
Nis'cayopama, explanation of, 940 Oceans, surrounding the continents,
Niscira, at Gaya, 342 324
ni$kala, one of the kinds of mantras a great gift of (seven) 544
of Siva, 873 Odhra, region of; Puru^ottama to be
description of, 875 worshipped at, 842
Ni$kampa, a goddess, 376 Odi&, an Adinatha, 412
Ni$kubha, salutations made to, 52 offences, of different kinds, fine for,
Nissvara, different reading for Niscara, 676-79, 681
428fn offering to god, mode of making, 107-
Ni?(ha, an energy, 292 110
Nithura, a goddess staying in the cir officiating priest, injunctions for, 680
cle of smell, 376 oil, as an excellent diuretic, 757
name uttered in worship of Siva, 202 old age, remedies to rejuvinate in,
Nisumbha, a demon; gained favour 769-70
from Brahma and was later killed Om, syllable of; consecration to be
by the goddess, 26 fn done with, 58
Nitala, a nether world, 353 oblation begun with, 59
nitya, one of the three kinds of crea as the first term in the different
tion, 48 formulae, 62
explanation of, 49 repeated with different formulae,
nivatakavaca, a term denoting the 72
progeny of Prahrada, 46 omens, known from birds, 600-603
niyama, relating to a kind of yamaka, ordeals, five kinds of divine, 664
936 instituted for great offences, 664
explanation of the term, 1017 of five kinds instituted for different
niyamas, five kinds of, 1076 persons, 664
Niyamopama, explanation of, 940 procedure relating to, 664-6
nominal bases, examples of forms ornaments, of different kinds; words
after inflection of, 960-66 denoting, 1016
primary; formation of, 980-81 oysters, word for, 996
non-attachment, for pleasures; com
mended, 1074 Padacatururdhvam, characteristics of,
noose, materials for the thread of, 909
649 ^ p&d&di-yamaka, one of the yamakas,
method of using, 649 935
eleven ways of manipulating a, 651 p&dakfcchra, an expiation, 483
1140 Agni Pur&iia
to be observed at the annual cere Panasa, a monkey; accompanied
mony, 488 Rama to Lanka, 21
P&d&kulaka, characteristics of the Panava, characteristics of the metre,
metre, 907 912
P&danicft, a variety of Gayatri, 903 Paficabrahman, six formulae; acces*
padantayamaka, one of the yamakas, sories to, 890-891
935 one of the forms of; worshipped, 51
Padapankti, a variety of Pankti; com pancabhadra, remedies known as, 772
position of, 904 pancadhanus, son of Sfhjaya; son of
Padma, a deity; located on the body, 414 750
one of the eight chief serpents; the pancagavya (five things got from a
number of heads of, 80 7 cow), efficacy of taking, 488
forms the eyebrow of the goddess, as a purificatory for stealing, 489
415 Pancajana, a demon conquered by
image of, 137 , 28
beads belonging to Sikha class, 894 Pancajanya, letters for the worship of,
padma, an array; a variation of 63
m asala, 635 Pancaka, one of the seven sons of
a type of temple, 315 Nahu$a, 740
a treasure, 88, 111, 269 Pancakonika, a hell, 1039
padma (m), a posture made with the Pancala, a country, 351
hands, 196, 857, 898 the visit of the Pandavas to, 32
Padma, a hell, 1038 Pancalas, killed by Asvatthaman, 35
padmaka, a posture of sitting, 454, 1076 the five kings known as, 749
(See also padmasana) Pancali, a variety of diction; charac
padmahastaka, measure, 107 teristics of, 927
Padmanabha, one of the names of pancamrta, offered in the course of
Vinm, 65 worship, 98
Padmapurana, extent of; to be given Pancanga (Almanac), 364-69
as a gift in Jyestha, 732 Pancantaka, letter denoting, 419
padmasana, a posture of sitting, 70 Pancaratra, the names of the differ
(See also padmaka) ent texts of, 105
Paamavati, a hell, 1038 reference to siihhavidya in one of
Padmini, a goddess; invoked, 112 the, 117fn
Pancasikha, exposition made by, 1073-
4
pancatiktaka, remedy known as, 774
(See also poetry) Pancavati, on the banks of river
Paila, disciple of Vyasa, 429 Godavari, R&mas stay at, 15
paid respect to Vyasa, 1 Paod&vas, collective term for the sons
son of Rusadratha; son of, 747 ofP&Qdu, 751
pains, such as adhyatmika; need for taken as the instrumental cause for
remedying, 1074 Vistyus manifestation, 31, 37
Paippalada, disciples of Sumantu, 429 escape from the lac house, 32
paisaca, a type of marriage, 435 stay at Ekacakra, 32fn
p&ka (ripeness), an excellence of were recognised by the Kurus after
word and sense; explanation of; the death of Klcaka, 33
four kinds of, 946 SikhawM became commander of the,
Pakayajfta, a domestic sacrifice, 475 34
P&kayajfias, the seven kinds of, 86 Asvatth&m&s destruction of the
pak$a, the herb denoted by the word, sleeping army of, 35
406 the five; as the survivors of the
pak$ini< night with preceding and battle, 36
succeeding days, 990 worshipped lord Vi , 335
pala, a measure, 408 ascendance to heaven of, 36-38
a measure of time, 370 P&ndii, begot by Dvaipayana
I
P&lita, one of the sons of Pfthu, 43 through the wife ofVicitraviryaka;
pallava, explanation of, 403 son of, 31, 751
Pamp& lake, R&ma's arrival and stay married Kunti; sons o 32, 744
at, 17 M&dri was the other wife of, 744
Index 1141
path, words having the sense of, 1006 Phalgutirtha, at Gay5; merits of
path of action, two kinds of, 455 bathing at, 337
p&tha, a herb, 410 Gayasiras has been made the hermi
pathos, origin of the sentiment, 924 tage at, 338
three kinds of, 931 Phalgvia, at Gaya; obeisance made to,
Pathya, a variety of the Arya metre; 343
number of a$as in, 906 phatM, a class of serpents based on
characteristics of the metre, 908 excess of one humour, 807
Pathyapankti, composition of, 904 herb denoted by the word, 406
Pathyavaktra, characteristics of the Phanirahu, a method to find the
metre, 900 results of a battle, 380
patrakfcchra, an expiation, 483 Phanirahu, the effect of its position
pattiia, uses of, 652 in various directions, 409
paunarnava, a herb, 407 phanisvara, diagram of, 400
PauQdnrica, conquered by , 28 phat, use of the term, 403
story relating to, 28fn Phatkari, a goddess, 424
Paumamasa, son of Marici and Sam* a monstress possessing the newly
bhuti, 49 bom child on the sixth night;
;, month of; auspicious to enter symptoms of child possessed by;
a house in, 360 offering to appease, 821
Pau$kara, a Pancaratra agama, 106 unguent for child possessed by,
pau$na, explanation of the period 822
known as, 835 Phetkari, letter denoting goddess, 418
Pavaka, son of Agni and Svaha, 49 phlegm, remedy for the removal of
was made the king of Vasus, 47 excess of, 775
Pavam&na, son of Agni and Svaha, 49 remedy for twenty kinds of disea
pavamani, a hymn, 562 ses due to deranged, 774
pavanti, a flower, 529 phlegm and wind, a purgative for
pavilions, building of different kinds deranged, 775
of, 178-80, 318 phonetics, description of, 915-17
pavitra, of darbha grass, 58 physician, fine for giving wrong medi
! or Payo$nika, a river that cal treatment, 679
nows from Sahya, 351 physiognomy of men, indications of,
as a bestower of fruits, 328 635-7
payovrata, mode of practising, 522 piety, two kinds of; not equal to
pearl (s), a kind of gem, 640 Agnipur&na, 1078
from oysters are pure, 641 piles, beneficial remedies for, 754
other excellent kinds of, 641
pedestal, characteristics of, 146
,
remedy for, 767 776
pilgrimage, benefits of, 326
pedestals of images, characteristics of, Pilipiccha, a demon, 317
123-24 Pilipifija, a demon; appeasing off
peel of thunder, words denoting, 989 ering to, 109
percussion instruments, different kinds offering made to, 275
of, 994 pilu, auspiciousness of, 641
perfections, eight kinds of, 257 Pinaka, bow of Siva, 987
perfumes, mode of preparation of; ppda (?) auspiciousness of a gem
eight acts in, 582-3 called, 641
periods of the day, good or bad, 383-4 Pind&raka, a great place, 327
phalacaturdaii, on the practice of, 517 Gaturbkhu to be worshipped at, 841
phalakfcchra, an expiation, 483 Pingak?!, image of, 138
Phalgucaridi, at Gay&; obeisance paid Pifigala, an attendant of Sun, 136,
to, 343 195
Ph&lguna, benefit of purchasing per
fumes in the month of, 387 a divinity; to be worshipped, 414
denotes Aijuna; fallen on the way a year of the Hindu calendar, 405
of march, 37 Pitigalft, afflicting the child in the
Phalguni, an asterism known as fourth month; symptoms of the child
blunted, 382 afflicted by, 823
(Ptirva) ph&Iguni, as asterism; loca pifigalk, a vein; carries the wind ap&na,
tion in Kofacakra, 385 functions o 556
Index 1143
comprises the sphere of wind, 387 for travellers for eating food, 480
its location in Kotacakra* 385 mode of, 82 ff
commended for all acts, 381 of the principle of establishment,
commendable for imparting arch 248-52
ery, 359 of the principle of peace, 254-57
commendable for taking harvested of remnant materials, 480
grains inside the house, 361 of scriptural knowledge, 252-54
misery caused by the transit of Sun of things, 439-40
in 363 purificatory rites, their number and
should not enter the cow-pen in, names, 85if
361 forty-eight names of, 466
son of Candana-dundubhi; wife purity, two kindsexternal and inter
and son of, 742 nal, 1042
Pundarlka, a deity presiding over the , a mountain, 414
banner, 148 , a pitcher, 270
worship of, 284 , a stone, 269
a rite, 1079 PQrnagiri, a mountain, 412
son of Nabha; son of, 738 purriima, fifteenth day of lunar fort
mountain, 352 night, 990
a measure, 551 letter denoting, 417
, form of Vi$pu at Purojava, son of Anila, 44
Pu$kara, 841 Purovasu, son of Babhrusetu, 747
a formula known as, 55 purtadharma, explanation of, 539
Pundra, one of the sons of Bali, 747 , one of the sons of Manu and
punishment, one of the means to be Na^vala, 42
employed by the king, 587 one of the sons of Yayati, and
a political expedient, 627 Devayani, 25, 31, 740
two kinds of, 606 Janamejaya was bom to, 748
three kinds of, 628 one of the founders of a dynasty, 740
two different kinds of, 628 lineage of, 748-51
for abuses; varies according to the PuruhCita, son of Dravarasa; son of,
order of castes, 676 742
pupil, obligation to the preceptor, 673 Purujati, was born from Santi; son of,
nine-fold function of 929 749
, a variety of pranayama; reason Purukutsa, son of Mandh&tf; wife of;
for its name as, 557 sons of, 737
, defined as having five charac Purumidha, one of the three sons of
teristics, 992 Brhat, 749
Puranas, eighteen in number, 2, 730 Pururavas, bom to Budha and 11a,
as a form of Hari, 492 735, 739
as an Aparavidy&, 2 born from Soma; father of , 25
the names of eleven Rudras in, 45fn enjoyed the company of Urvasi, 739
merits of making a gift of, 735 practised Yoga and reached the
Puraftjaya, son of Sffijaya; son of, 747 world of Gandharvas; eight sons
Purasta, one of the three sons of of, 739
Matin&ra, 748 divided one fire into three, 739
Purastad Bfhati, composition of, 903 Puru$a, form of Vi?nu at Purusavafa,
Purastad Jyotis, composition of, 904 841
pure, word denoting, 996 Puru?a (soul), Vipius entry in, 39
things which are, 440 Puru$asukta, hymn; offering of water
purgative, the herb that is the best, made with, 437
757 repetition of; as remover of sins,
decoction of herbs to be given as, 482
769 Purusavafa, a place; the name of
a decoction to be given as, 775 Puru?a to be repeated at, 841
greasy barley water as; a different Purufottama, form of Vi$nu in the
combination known as n&r&ca as, region of Odhra, 842
778 a Sklagrama, 126
purification jpr different pollutions, PUrufottama (Purl), a sacred place,
441 |H
491
1148 Agni PurdQA
merits of doing Sr&ddha at, 350 pufpanandaka, a pitcher, 270
Purvabh&drapad&, an asterism; belongs Pu$paka, chariot, 23
to the sphere of fire, 387 a class of temple, 314
location in kotacakra, 385 rectangle-shaped, 314
represented by letters, 400 nine temples belonging to the class
associated with increase of grain, of, 314
361 pugpakfcchra, an expiation; explana
causing death, 377 tion of, 483
Purvaph&lguni, an asterism; belongs Puspavat, a boundary mountain, 352
to the sphere of fire, 387 Pu$pitagra, characteristics of the metre,
location of letters representing, 400 911
commendable for doing agriculture, to be employed in a Mahakavya,
361 920
associated with increase of grains, Pugpotkat&, wife of Visravas, 24
361 Pustf, wife of Dhata, 739
profitable, 376 worshipped, 91
misery caused by, 363 Pusfi, nourishment; worshipped, 51
Pfirvas, the three asterisms; associated Putfihara, a goddess, 376
with increase of grains, 361 Pu(ika, a female divinity; worshipped,
medicine to be administered in, 358 52
commended for copulation, 434 Pu$ya, month; profit gained by pur
adversity caused by purchase of chase of perfume in, 387
goods in, 359 asterism; belongs to the sphere of
an employer should not be attended fire, 387
to in, 360 has a firm look, 382
Purva$adha, an asterism; belongs to located in kotacakra, 585
the watery region, 388 location of the letter representing,
location of letter representing, 400 400
commendable for sowing seeds, 361 benefit of wearing a herb in, 410
associated with increase of grains, rite to determine the sex to be
361 performed in, 357
misery caused by transit of Sun in, karnavedha to be done in, 359
363 good for eating new fruits and
affliction caused by, 377 food, 358
pixsci, an occult nerve, 253 commended for all acts, 381
PG$an, one of theAdityas; as son of misery caused by transit of Sun in,
Kalyapa, 45 363
to be worshipped, 316 Put a, characteristics of the metre, 912
worshipped with fried grains, 108 Putana, a demoness; sent by Kaihsa
Puskala, a class of men in Kraunca- to kill Kfgrta, 27
dvipa, 352 Putana, exercises her influence during
Pu$kara, narration of duties of castes, the day, 826
by, 429 letter denoting, 417
a continent given to Savana, by holds sway over the north-east, 138
Priyavrata, 322, 323 symptoms of a child possessed by,
ruler of, 353
a holy spot, 327 a monster taking possession of
to be contemplated the child that is one month old,
at, 841 822
material for the child possessed by,
destroys sins, 491 822
benefit of making a gift at, 1078 material for fumigation when pos
son of Bharata, 24 sessed by, 822
a class of men in Krauncadvipa, 352 offering for seven days to appease,
Pugkaripi, at Gaya; balls of rice to 822
bo offered at, 342 prayer to boyhood form of Viftpi to
daughter of Vrana P rajipati; wife destroy evil forces like, 84
of C&k9U$a, 42 worshipped by offering meat etc.,
Pttfpadanta, door keeper, 108 109
,kl< worship of, 273, 31/ offering of meat etc. to, 274
Index 1149
new fruits and food should be herb denoted by, 406, 407
taken in, 358 the five constituents of worship of,
commendable for marriage, 357 814-15
commended for copulation, 434 the sage, metre and deity for the
good for the first feeding of the hymns for, 815-16
child, 358 the order of recitation of different
good for commencing construction hymns of, 815
of a house, 360 presiding deity of an element, 271
not^ood for entering the cow-pen, worship of, 274,290
denoting Siva as destructive fire;
misery caused by Sun's presence in, as a form of Visi>u, 2
the feminine form of Visnu seen by,
wife of Vasudeva; the birth of 6
Balar&ma to, 26, 26fn., 744 Rudracamunda, a goddess of dancing;
Rohitdiva, son of Hariicandra; son image of, 134
of, 737 Rudraca^da, a goddess; worshipped,
roots, paste of; to make the woman 132
deliver the child comfortably, 834 RudracarcikS, a goddess, image of,
rosary, the presiding deity of the 134
thread of, 899 rudrahina, a pavilion relating to the
rosary beads, four different kinds of; presiding deity, 318
each subdivided into four; bene rudrajat&, a herb, 406
fits of wearing and using for rudrfikfa, excellence of, 900
counting, 894 Rudrap&da, at Gay&; merits of
row, words which mean, 1007 touching, 338
royal fan, characteristics of, 638 Rudrasangrahi, a goddess; image of,
royal priest, qualities of, 619 138
Rgabha, a constellation; correction Rudras, as a creation of the sages, 41
for, 367 names of eight, 263
(See also Taurus) eleven names of, 44, 44fn., 45fn.
son of N5bhi and Meru, 323 fourteen names of, 254-55
son of Svahya; son of, 743 25 different forms of, 252-3
R^abha(hills), as a sacred place, 328 names of different, 249
Rfabhagajavilasitam, characteristics numerous, 45
of the metre, 913 consecration of, 180
R ji, region known as, 640 Rudra, a siddha, 414
Rfyamuka, mountain; kingdom re Rudresa, a linga, 343
stored to Sugriva by Rama at, 17-18 Rudra Savargi, the twelfth Manu, 428
Rtadham&, Indra during the period Rukmakavaca, son of Kambalabar-
of the 12th Manu, 428 hi?a; foremost among fifty sons of,
ft&v&b, herb denoted by, 406 741
Rtu, story relating to his disciple Rukmavati, characteristics of the
Nid&gha, 1066f metre, 912
ytu, herb denoted by, 408 Rukme?u, one of the sons of Ruk
Rtuparna, son of Srutayu; son of, 737 makavaca, 741
rtvijah, rtvik, herb denoted by, 406 Rukmikugda, at Gay&, 341
ruby, a gem, 640 Rukmini, one of the wives of ,
characteristics of, 641 28, 744
said to be auspicious, 641 birth of Pradyumna to, 29
rucaka, a herb, 407 had many forms together with
Rucirft, characteristics of the metre, 913 , 31
rudantikS, a herb, 406 Rflk$akarpl, a goddess; image of, 138
rudhirakja, said to be auspicious^ 641 Rum&, entrusted to Sugriva by R&ma,
Rudhirodgari, a year of the Hindu 17
calendar, 405 Rflpaka, explanation of; when it may
Rudra, creation of, 40 be called Upamft, 941
as a son of Satl, 45 RQpakam, one of the similarities, 939
being known so because of birth Rfipavardhana, a form of Rudra, 252
from wailing B nbm i, 49 Ruru, a demon; slayer of, 399
protection sought by, 30 Rugadgu, son of Sv&h&; son o 741
Index 1153
Ru$adratha, son of Titikfu; son of, 747 Sagittarius, the time taken by the
Sabdahheda, a weapon, 14 Sun to traverse, 384
Sabdabrahman, one of the two brah friendly with Gemini, 392
mans ; explanation of the term, 1060 Sahadeva, son of Somadatta; son of,
Sabdaka, one of those worshipped in 750
the worship of Kubjik&, 414 son of Jar&sandha; son of, 750
Sabdam, explanation of the term, 1027 born to Madri and Pa$du* 744, 751
Sabhanara, one of the foremost sons bom through the grace of Asvini-
of Vidusa; son of, 747 kumara, 32
aci, daughter of Puloman, 46 fell on the way of march, 37
saciyaga, one of the four acts relating son of, 751
to a marriage, 434 sahadeva, a herb, 372
sacred formulas, conferring prosperity sahadevi, a herb used as an unguent,
and having medicinal effect; des 372
cription of, 770-72 offers good protection, 378
sacred spots, greatness of, 326-8 used in a charm, 405-6
sacred thread, made of different sahasa, denotes fine; three kinds of,
material for the different castes, 433 588-89
investiture of, 221-24 Sahasrajit, eldest son of Yadu, 740
mode of investitute of, 215-21 Sahasramsa, a name of the Sun, 136
knots on, 216 Sahasras'va, son of AhinasVa; son of,
sacrifices, seven domestic, 466 738
sacrificial ground, words denoting, Sahinu, one of the sons of Pulaha and
1017 K$ama, 49
sacrificial pit, mode of constructing, Sahokti, one of the similarities, 939
56-61 explanation of, 941
sacrificial rites, of three kinds, 1043 Sahya, mountain, 350
classified as sattvika, rajasa and rivers flowing from, 351
tamasa, 1071-72 DevadeveSa to be worshipped, 842
Sadasiva, presiding deity of an ele Sahyadri, a sacred mountain, 328
ment, 271 fail a, herb denoted by, 406, 407, 408
identified with letter k$a, 254 ailu$a, a Gandharva; sons of, 24
worshipped in die worship of Sairhhikeyas, R&hu and others; pro
Kubjika, 414 geny of Siriihik&, 45
SadaSiva, a goddess worshipped in the Saindhava, a forest, 842
worship of Tvarita, 424 saindhava, a herb, 407
sada?t&ka, position of planets, 357 Sairandhri, Draupadi as, 33
sadhaka, one of the tarabalas, 359 Saitava, an authority in prosody, 913
SadhanI, letter denoting, 417 aka, one of the seven continents, 323
sadhya, relating to letter in worship, given by Priyavrata to Bhavya, 322
490, 391, 403 rulers of, 352
relating to the letters in the name about the people of, 351
of the votary, 895 sakala, one of die kinds of mantras
Sadhya, Sadhyas were bom to, 44 of Siva, 873
sadhyamantras, become fruitful by Saka, son of Narijyanta, one of the
repetitions, worship etc, 803 sons of Vaivasvata Manu, 736
Sadhyas, bom to Sadhya, 44 Sakata, an array; a variation of the
consecration of the images of, 180 array called bhoga, 634
sadobhaya, a pavilion, 318 an array of the shape of a cart, 635
$adrfyam (similarity), an embellish S&kha, younger brother of Kum&ra, 44
ment of senses, 939 image of, 134
Sadyojata, letter denoting, 418 &kini, a goddess; to be worshipped,
saffron, used as an unguent, 372 415
Sagara, son of Bahu; two wives of; &kini-s, image of, 135
sons of; whose sons were burnt by Sakra (Indra), was given the worlds
sage Kapila, 737 by Vi?hu, 8
sages, general term for, 1018 abandoning of the fesdvity of, 27
names of the seven prominent birth of Arjuna by the grace of, 32
referred to as Citrafikhawfin, Maruts as the allies of, 47
989- praised Lakjmi, 49
1154 Agni &
Sannati, wife of K ratu; progeny of, 49 rites done on the banks of, 14
S&nta, a son of Apa, 44 Sarira, letter denoting, 417
i & a nerve, 316
n t h , armi?th&, daughter of Vnaparvan,
S&ntabhaya, a son of Medhatithi, 351 25, 46, 740
Santanu, bom in the race of Bharata was the second wife of Yay&ti, 25,
son of Pratipa; 31 740
sons through Gahg& and Kali
o f ; story relating to Devay&nis curse
(Satyavatl), 751 on, 25fn
s&ntapana, an expiation; explanation $&rnga, worshipped, 52, 88
of, 482, 494 A&rhgddharin, form of Vi?nu at
for having stolen things, 476 Dan^aka, 842
for having drunk polluted water, Sarpa, a form of Rudra, 45
480, 487 sarpa, a constellation; adversity cau
Santati, different reading for Sannati, sed by purchase of things in, 359
49fn sarpac&ri, array; modification of
S&nti, Indra at the time of the 10th bhoga, 635
Manu, 428 sarp&k$i, used as an unguent, 372
a female energy; worshipped, 91 sarpasya, a modification of the array
bom to Ajamttjha and Nilini, 749 dan^a, 633
sapindikara$a, rite; mode of per Sarpis, an ocean, 324
forming, 348-9 sarpya, herb denoted by, 407
to be performed for women, 442,460 Sarva, a name of Rudra, 50
sapphire, a gem, 64u worship of, 290
qualities of a good, 641 sarvabhauma, significance of the word,
sapta, herb denoted by, 407 1018
Saptabhfimfi, a hell, 1039 Sarvabhavodbhava, a form of Rudra,
Saptar&tra, religious texts, 105 252
Sapt&rcis, worship of, 285 Sarvabhutadamani, a female energy;
fara, a posture of the hands, 857 worshipped, 51
a flower, 529 Sarvad& (Sarvari), a year of the
s&ra, a ray of the Sun, 195 Hindu calendar, 405
S&r&, image of, 138 Sarvadh&tri, a year of the Hindu
Sarabha, a monkey that accompanied calendar, 405
R&ma to Lank&, 21 Sarvajit, a year of the Hindu calendar,
Sarabhahga, sage saluted by R&ma, 15
entered die fire in the presence Sarvajfl&, image of, 138
of R&ma, 15fn Sarvajfiavimala, one of the Vimalas,
S&rabhafa, a muhiirta; deeds to be 412
done in, 371 worshipped, 415
Saradvata, married Ahlay&, and had a S&rvakamada, letter denoting, 419
son, 750 Sarvakarm&, son of Kalm&fap&da; son
Saradvipa, future birth of cakrav&kas of, 737
in, 349 Sarvanetra, a deity presiding over the
S&raoa, one of the sons of Vasudeva banner, 145
and Rohini, 744 worship of, 284
4arapunkhik&, a herb, 410 Sarvap&pahara, form of VifQu on
Sarasiruha, a variety of bandha, 937 Vindhya mountain, 842
S&rasvatakalpa, a kalpa period, 732 Sarvatobnadra, a mystical diagram,
s&rasvatavrata, mode of practising, 524 879-80
Sarasvati (goddess), saluted, 1 worship of Hari in, 75fn
the term used in a formula, 52 a type of temple, 314
image of, 131, 133 one of the bandhas; description of;
worship of, 197 936
benefit of worshipping, 343 three kinds of, 937
river, 327 an array, 612, 630
confluence of Ganges with, 327 modification of maridala, 634
Sarasvati, river at Gay&, 344 has opening on all sides, 634
S&ratha, beads belonging to the Savitra formation optional, 635
class, 894 Sarvatomukhl, an energy, established,
Sar&yfl, a river, D alarathas funeral 304
Index 1157
wonhipped, 51 Satrujit, one of the five sons of SogSriva,
Sarvatraga, son of Dharmaskvaroi 743
Manu, 428 Sattaka, a type of drama, 921
Saryati, one of the eight sons of s&ttvika, one of the qualities, 48
Vaivasvata Manu, 735, 736 Saturday, tripufkara caused by, 362
two sons of, 736 prosperity caused by Kjttik& occurr
one of the seven sons of Nahu$a, 74C ing on, 377
Sasabindu, son of Citraratha; a great inauspiciousness of seventh day on,
monarch; a devotee of lord Visrui; 381
had ten thousand sons, 741 rule of R&hu lies at south-east on,
iafi, herb denoted by, 406 409
Sasiva, a form of Rudra, 252 Saturn, distance of, 354
a$tha, worshipped, 412 chariot of, 556
Sa?thi, one of the Adinathas, 412 period (years) of influence of, 363,
Satabhi$ak, a movable astcrism, 381 393
a blunted asterism, 382 presides over a part of day, 381
an asterism; profit caused by pur diagram of, 409
chase in, 360 the letter presided over by, 374
for increasing the grains, 361 image of, 137
misery caused by Suns transition, contemplated as dark, 828
363 confers good in sixth place, 383
location of letter representing, 400 brings good in tenth place, 384
Satadhanu, was killed by , 743 victory indicated by, 393
Satadhanva, one of the ten sons of begets defeat, 377
Hrdika, 743 fatality indicated by, 389
Satadyumna, a son of Manu and bad luck indicated by, 400
Najvala, 42 SStvata, son of Jantu; four sons of;
Sata^pankti, a variety of Pankti, 904 a good Y&dava king, 742
Satajit, one of the sons of Yadu; three S&tvati, one of the modes, 928
sons of, 740 Satya, a manifestation of Vi$uu, 428
fatamfili, a herb, 407 Arivara, an &gama, spoken by, 106
Satananda, a sage, 10 one of the sons of Priyavrata, 322
son of Saradvata and Ahaly&, 750 a world; worshipped, 79
son of, 750 personified; wonhipped, 516
Satanika, son of Nakula and Draupadi, Satya, one of the wives of , 744
751 Satyabh&ma, daughter of Satrajit;
fatapu?pf, a herb, 407 married by , 743,744
SatarOpa, two sons of, 41 was devoted to , 744
Satajfnga, hermitage of, 32 return of In the company of,
Satatapa, a law-giver, 455 28
Satatara, an asterism; located in SatyadevI, one of the daughters of
Kotacakra, 385 Devaka; married by Vasuaeva, 742
tfat&vari, a herb, 371 Satyadhrk, son of Sat&nanda; pro
Sat&yus, a son of Puriiravas, 739 geny of, 750
Sati, gave up her life; bom as Satyahita, son of Vf?abha; son of, 750
daughter of Himav&n, 50 Satyajit, son of Raja, 323
a nerve, 316 Satyaka, son of Sini, 743
an excellence of word, 944 Satyaketu, son of Sukum&ra, 749
Satobfhati, name of Mah&brhati S&tyaki, son of Satyaka; also known as
according to Bhandila, 904 Yuyudh&na, 743
Satrajit, son of Nighna; got the Syam- survived the Bharata war, 36
antaka from Sun god; Syamantaka Satyaloka, distance of; residents o
gem returned by to; was 354
killed by Satadhanu, 743 Saty&nanda, sandals of; worshipped,
fetru, explanation of, 1019 414
Satrughna, birth of, 10 Satyaratha, son of Satyavrata; son of,
married Srutakirti, 11 737
was brought to the city along with son of Citraratha; son of, 748
Bharsta, 14 Satyav&k, one of the sons of Manu
killed bavapa, 24 and Nadvalk, 42
1158 Agni Purlhfa
Smvavat, different reading for beads; the four divisions of, 894
Satyav&k, 42fn a muhflrta; deeds to be done in, 371
Satyavati, daughter of Gadhi, 749 S&vitri, letter denoting, 418
wife of Santanu, 31 located for worship, 317
had Vicitravlryaka as a ion, 751 worship of, 274
Satyavrata, son of ; son of, 737 name of a new-moon day conferring
Saubhadra, denotes Abhimanyu benefits, 519
Saubh&gya (loveliness), an excellence s&vitrimantra, as purifying from sin,
of word and sense; explanation of, 479
946 Scorpio, time taken by the Sun to
Saubh&gya, image of, 133 transit, 384
saubh^yavrata, details relating to, friendly with other constellations,
392
Saukum&rya, an excellence of word, scorpion, remedy for poison due to,
944 819
Saumitri, Lakpnaga, Sitas words to, scorpion-bite, remedy for, 756
16 seasons, two divisions of; the different
Saumya, a blunted asterism, 382 tastes grtting increased in, 759
a territory, 350 seat of a king, characteristics of, 638
(north) Hirapyaromaka made as self, the subtle nature of, 1076
regent of, 48 self, golden image of; merits of giving
a m uhurta; deeds to be done in, 371 as gift of, 548
Saumy&, a goddess accomplishing a selling, words denoting, 1022
charm, 375 senility, remedy which arrests, 756
characteristics of the metre, 907 sensefs), compared to an elephant, 617
saumyairantras, characteristics of and as the horses, 1075
effects of, 802-3 embellishment of, 939
got by inversion of the letters of description of, 42
&gneyamantras, 803 sentence, definition of, 992
Saunaka, at the forest of Naimi$a, 1 that is well-constructed; word for,
represents a branch of Atharvaveda, "3
730 sentiments, importance of; inter
a Piflcar&tragama, 106 dependent on emotion, 924
Saundikeyas, one of the five branches the names of, 994
of Haihayas, 741 words denoting different, 994-5
Saurabha, characteristics of the metre, exhibited by moods; origin of, 923-
909
Sauri, form of Vi$pu at Utpala, 842 four self-developed ones, 924
sautramapi, i havir-yajna, 86,466 serpent, words standing for, 995
Sauvlra, a king; an account of know serpent bites, four kinds of, 808
ledge imparted by Bharata to, 1062ff at certain places described as
Sauvira, country; Vi$nu temple built inauspicious, 808-9
by king 526
, auspicious and inauspicious sounds
Savana, a sage, 428 and objects seen relating to, 809
one of the sons of Vasitfha and description of auspicious-inauspi
Uija, 49 cious type of messengers conveying
son of Priyavrata, 322 news about, 809
ruled Pu$kara, 353 the pdison due to; the way in which
sons of, 353 spreads, 810
Savarn&, daughter of Samudra; pro the treatment with mystic formulae
geny of, 43 for, 811, 814
S&varpi, the eighth M anu; son of serpents, the different species of, 807
Sfirya and Ch&y&, 428 seven factors such as the nature
a disciple of L onudiarm a, 730 etc. of, 807
Savitf, one of the twelve Adityas, 45, the names of eight chief; classified
136 into groups, 807
worshipped, 317 three classes of, 807
sod flowers for worship of, 108 having hoods bear different signs,
Savitrk, worship of, 274 807
S&vitra, one of the four kinds of rosary four divisions of, 807
ln itx 1159
the names of the different teeth of. fought on the side of the P&pdavas,
807 , 54
details relating to impregnation, Sikhapdin, a Rudra, 263
laying of eggs etc. by, 807*8 Sikhapdini, later transformed to a
seven among the eight preside over male form, 34fn
the days of the week, 808 wife of Antardh&na, 43
servant, words denoting, 1019 Sikharipi, characteristics of the metre
the qualities marking the king's, 621 913
servants, of the king, code of conduct Sikhi, letter denoting, 419
for, 575-6 Sikhivahini, a goddess; location of the
the qualities of, 620*21 letter denoting, 417
Sesa, one of the eight chief serpents Sikhivasa, group of mountains, 325,
the number of heads of, 807 325fn
born from Kadrti, 46 ik?a (phonetics), science of, 2
Vi$nu as, 353 Silpaka, a type of drama, 921
the wonl Ananta denoting, 63fn simantnonayana, a rite, 59,86,95
worship of, 273, 317 Siriiha, a constellation; correction for
worshipped, 108 367
se?a, an array; marked by rows of (See also Leo)
elephants, 634 sithha-homa, performance of, 118
Sevacakra, indicating gain or loss, siihhakarpa, a position relating to
390*91 archery, 648
Scvya, name of the wife of Jyamagha, simhavidya, ceremony known as, 117
741 Sirhhika, a demoness, daughter of
sheaths, description of the seven, 1034 Kasyapa and Diti, 45
shellac, as an unguent, 372 killed by Hanumat, 19
shyness, words denoting, 995 Simhonnata, the name of Vasanta-
&ibi, a son of Hrada, 46 tilaka according to sage Kafyapa, 913
different reading for Gaya, 42fn similarity, explanation of; is four-fold,
the four sons of. 747 939
Sibikavesma, a type of temple, 314 Siihsapa, tree in the Afoka grove, 19
sickness, a general remedy to remove, Si(k)mapayana, a disciple of
769 Lomahar$ana, 730
siddha, letters falling into the group sin, words denoting, 990
of, 390 sins, major types, 471-74
relating to the letters in the name the consequential births for diff
of the votary, 895 erent, 1039-40
as fruitful, 391 hymn which destroys, 483-5
Siddha (vimala), worshipped, 415 Sindhu, region of, indication of the
Siddhacamupda, image of, 135 destruction of the inhabitants of, 387
siddhacatugka, four siddhas, 415 ocean; name of Gopisvara to be
Siddhakot> svara, worshipped, 414 repeated at, 842
siddhamantras, become fruitful by a river, 24
mere repetition, 803 as yielding all fruits, 327
Siddhartha, a minister of King Daia- Sindhudvipa, sage for the hymn &po
ratha, 11 hi tth&, 562
a year of the Hindu calendar, 405 son of Ambarija; son of, 737
siddhartha, a herb, 407 sindhu-vkraka, a herb, 407
siddhas, names of, 414 Sini, one of the sons ofBabhru, 742
Siddhairama, a place; Rama's stay at, descendant of Dbrot* 743
10 &ini, was born from Anamitra; son of,
Siddhayogevari, image of, 135 743
Siddhefvara, a liflga, 34* Siniv&li, wife of Kardama, 738-9
sides, five actions of, 930 a son of Angiras and Smfti, 49
Sikhk, a goddess, 417 sinlvSli, the new-moon day if the
one of the four kinds of rosary moon is perceived, 980
beads; the four divisions o 894 sinlv&li, caturdail, 360
characteristics of the metre, 907,911 ffphk, a herb, 407
fifcha, a barb, 372 rirlfa, flower not to be used in worship,
&' of Dnipada, 34fn 529
1160 Agrti Purdna
rewarded suitably after the victory, spiders, remedy for poison due to,
632 756, 819
Soma, born from BrahmS, 25 spies, characteristics of, 625
given as born from Atri, 31, 738 (evil) spirits, possessing the newly
bom to Atri and Anasfiyk, 49 born child from the first day on
married 27 daughters of Dak$a, 44 wards; the names of different, 820-26
performance of R&jasdya by, 738 spiritual initiation, removing bondage,
the supremacy gained by, 739 238-43
the wives of the celestials, and sages for emancipation, 243-48
deserted their husbands and four kinds of, 227
served, 738-39 mode of, 226-35
seduced T&r&, wife of Brhaspati, spitoon, words denoting, 1017
739 spleen, enlargement of; remedy for,
the king of planet; words spoken 752, 767, 769
to progenitors by, 43 splendidness (Ojas), abundance of
worship of, 274 compounds, 945
worshipped, 52 spy, words denoting, 1019
requested to come, 336 tfr&ddha, mode of performing, 457-61
one of the eight Vasus; father of merits of doing on different day,
Varc&, 44 349, 350
Somadatta, son of Paficadhanus; son Sraddhadeva, the seventh Manu, 427-
of, 750 8
one of the sons of B&lhika, 751 Sragdhara, characteristics of the metre,
one of the sons of Santanu, 751 914
Somaka, a boundary mountain, 351 Sragvii^i, characteristics of the metre,
son of Sahadeva; son of, 750 913
Somakunda> Gaya, 341 Srama, a son of Apa, 44
SomanAtha, a linga, 343 Irauti (rite), to be performed, 86
greatness of, 327 Sravana, an asterism having firm look,
Somapa, son of Maitreya, 750 382
somasamsthSs, the seven kinds of, 466 the rite to determine the sex of
thousands of, 86 the child to be done in, 357
Someia, letter denoting, 419 auspicious for administering medi
worshipped, 100 cine, 358
$&, a river, 841 new fruits and food to be eaten in,
as excellent, 328 358
&on&va, one of the two sons of Sura; good for gathering hay, 360
sons of, 743 money is deposited or articles taken
Sogitapura, city, 29 back in, 360
Sopama, worshipped, 412 not commendable for tonsure and
sore-mouth, remedy for, 768 other rites, 359
soul, words denoting, 991 cow-pen should not be entered in,
that is liberated becoming one 361
with Brahman explained, 1076 misery caused by Suns transit in,
as the traveller, 1075 363
sound, words standing for ordinary, located in Kofacakra, 385
993 located in a diagram, 400
sounds, three divisions of, 917 Sr&vaua, benefit of oil purchased in
words denoting different kinds of, the month of, 386
993-4 tfravanadv&dai, rules relating to the
spear, uses of, 651 practice of, 513-14
speech, twelve kinds of exertions of, tfr&vaui, a sacrifice, 86,466
927 Sr&vanta, son of Yuvan&fva; had
preceded by weeping; words denot Sr&vantikS as capital, 736
ing, 993 Sr&vantika, a city in the east: was die
worm denoting, 992 capital of Sr&vanta, 736
words signifying beginning of, 992 Sri, became die consort of Vifpu, 49
spheres, different kinds of, 387-8 located on the body, 414
sphurapa, denoting a division of time, hymn in praise ofc 615-16
370 mentioned as a form of Hari, 91
1162 Agni Purina
Supra tijtha, number of letters in the Susila, one of the wives of 744
metre 905 Sugkaxevati, a goddess, 375
Supratigthita, a deity presiding over &u$minab, a class of men at Kusa-
the banner, 145 dvipa, 352fn
worship of, 284 Susruta, compositions declared as
Supreme Being, praise of perception conferring boons by, 778
of ones oneness with, 1074 Susthird, a goddess; worshipped, 412
Supreme Brahman, nature of 923, Sugumnd, as a female energy, 136
1070-1 at Gayd; pi$d& to be offered at, 342
identified with knowledge, 1060 sugumna, an artery, 54
declared as the thing to be known, carries the wind samana; functions
1070 of, 556
Supreme spirit, as the highest, 1075 is established in the middle of the
water known as nardb because of body, 557
its creation by, 40 suta, as an interlocator, 42
Sura, an ocean, 324 a caste; origin of, 430
sura, explanation of, 487 duty of, 431
Sura, one of the sons of Kartavirya, Sutala, a nether world, 8, 353
741 Sutanu, daughter of Kafirdja and
son of Viduratha; son of, 743 wife of Vasudeva, 28fn
Vasudeva and others born to, 744 Sutanu, one of the sons of Ugrasena,
Surabhi, birth of eleven Rudras to 742
Kasyapa and, 44, 44fn Sutapd, clan of celestials in the period
cows, buffaloes were bom from, 46 of the 8th Manu, 428
divine cow; worshipped, 213 son of Paila; son of, 747
suracandrayai^a, an expiation; ex Sutapah* a sage; son of Vasigtha and
planation of, 482 Urja, 49
Suranatha, sandal of; worshipped, 414 Sutikgoa, a sage; paid respect by
Surapi, one of the daughters of Rama, 15, 15fn
Devaka; married by Vasudeva, 742 Sutramaga, a celestial, 428
Surasa, mother of the serpents, 46 Suvadand, characteristics of the metre,
Surasena, one of the sons of Karta 914
virya, 741 Suvarija, an excellent place, 327
Suratha, son of Janamejaya; son of, Suvasa, one of the sons of Asamauias,
750 743
one of the four sons of Jahnu, 750 Suvela, mountains; Lankd seen by
surety, for a loan; details relating to, Rama from, 21
660 Suvrata, son of Uslnara and Dfgadvati,
Suroda, an ocean, 352 747
Surpagakha, a demoness 15 Suyajnaka, son of Pfthusrava; son of,
sister of Ravana, 15fn, 24 741
Surparaka, a place, 640 Suyodhana, son of Kakutstha, 736
an excellent place, 328 denotes Duryodhana, 33, 35
Suruci, wife of Uttanapada; birth of Svadha, mother of Mend and Dhdriol,
Uttama from, 41 49
Surya, a name of the Sun, 136 Svadhfti, propitiation of, 176
herb denoted by, 406 Svadudaka, ocean around Pujkara,
installation of image of, 172 353
Susabdata, Gambhirya called by Svagatd, characteristics of the metre,
some as, 945 912
Sugena, a monkey that accompanied Sv&hd, wife of Agni; sons of, 49
Rama to Laiikd., 21 son of Vrjinivdn; son of, 741
Susenaka, first child of Vasudeva and Svdhya, son of Yugandhara; was
Devaki, 744 invincible; sons of, 743
Sugeoaka, a guard of the doors; Svaphalkafka), son of Rgabha; 743
worshipped, 93 son of, 744
susiddha, relating to the letters in Svardt, composition of the metre, 904
the name of the votary, 390, 391, Svarbhdnu, mother of Suprabhd, 46
803, 895 a year of the Hindu calendar, 405
1166 Agni PurApa
tanks and ponds, consecration of, 173-78 tastes, the different; as having origi
tanmatras, creation of, 48, 48fn nated from moon and fire, 761
tantras, application as per, 62 Tata, characteristics of the metre, 912
Tanumadhya, characteristics of the taka, a demoness; killed by R&ma, 10
metre, 911 Tatpurusa (compound), eight kinds
Tapana, a name of the Sun, 136 of; examples of, 973-74
sub-division of a hell, 1039 Taurus, a fixed sign, 384
Tapani, image of, 138 agriculture to be done in, 361
Tapas, a world; worshipped, 79 a special combination caused by,
a sage, 428 362
Tapasi, a spirit seizing the child in has enmity with Scorpion, 392
die tenth month; symptoms of the tauryatrikam, a collective term, 994
child seized by, 823 teeth, measure to strengthen, 755
offering to appease, 823-4 Tcjas, born from Sumati, 323
Tapasvin, a son of Manu and Nadvala, temples, preparing the ground for,
42 105-107
Tapi, a river, flows from Sahya, 351 construction of, 113-115
merits of, 328 benefits of constructing, 101 -105,901
Tapoloka, distance of, 354 merits of causing the construction
(See also Tapas) of, 551
Taptakfcchra, an expiation; explana divisions based on installation of
tion of, 482, 799 deities, 267
to be practised for eating food measurement of the stone slabs for,
during pollution, 471 269
for having eaten offering intended common features of, 318
for the dead, 472 five classes of, 314
to be practised for certain pollution, names of; containing rooms facing
480 different directions, 318
to be observed for having caused the location of different chambers
death, 487 in, 318-19
Tara, a monkey; accompanied Rama location in cities, 321
to Lanka, 21 to be protected by the king, 577
Tara, entrusted with Sugriva, 17 tenses and moods, grammatical con
wife of Bfhaspati; seduced by Soma; notation for, 981 -2
restorted to Brhaspati; was found formation of; examples for, 982-4
pregnant and was directed to termination, for the verbs, 981
shed the child, 739 terror, sentiment of; accomplishing
letter denoting, 418 factor of, 932
image of, 138 thief, apprehension of, 681
t&rabala, indication to find, 359 thigh, stiffness of; remedy for, 754
Taracakra, indicating friendship; des thirst, pills to remove, 754
cription of, 391 herbs which remove, 768
Tarakamaya, battle involving the remedy for removal of, 773
celestials on account of Soma, 739 throat-affections, remedy for 768
Visnus role in, 745 Thursday, profitable nature of, 376
Tarala, image of, 138 chewing of betel leaf to be done on
Taralatara, a hell, 1038 358
Tarawa, a year of the Hindu calendar, kamavedha to be done on, 359
405 agriculture to be done on, 361
Tarapida, son of Candraloka; son of, inauspiciousness of sixth day falling
738 on, 381
Tark$ya, eagle chief, 22 Rahu lies at the south on, 409
Nandi and others conquered by, 30 tiladvadasi, details relating to the
as destroyer of enemies etc, 394 practice and merits of, 512, 513
worshipped, 52 tilaka, a flower, 529
a Paficaratragama, 106 time, words denoting, 990
T&rk$yacakra, description of, 394 words denoting different periods
Tampa, son of TridhanvS; son of, 737 of time, 1000
taruni, milk of; used as an unguent, reckoning, 364
372 timira, a flower, 529
1168 Agni Purdna
and Devayani, 25, 740 Ugra, Rudra was variously called as,
father of Varga, 747 50
Tugita, the names of Devas in the propitiation of, 176, 290
Cak$u?a manvantara, 45 Ugr&, a female deity, 292
Tu$ti, a female divinity; invoked, Ugracai>d&* a goddess, 132
91 Ugragandha, a hell, 532
worshipped, 52 Ugrasena, a Yadava, 30
Tvarita, goddess; mode of worship of, son of Ahuka, 742
423-4, 852-54 nine sons of; Kaihsa as the eldest,
mantras relating to the worship of, 742
424,868-69 one of the four sons of Jahnu, 750
spell relating to, 854-57 fiha, section of Samaveda, 730
secret mantra relating to, 424 Ukta, a metre; number of letters in,
location of the basic mantras of, 905
and worship of, 858-861 Uktha, a somasarfistha, 79, 86, 466
companions of, 424 uktha, section of Samaveda, 730
addressed, 52 ukti, an embellishment of word, 932
Tvarita mantra, benefit of knowing, explanation of; six kinds of, 933
863 ulcers, good remedy for, 768
Tvagta, son of Manasya, 323 Ullapyaka, a type of drama, 921
, one of the Rudras, 45 Ulmuka, a son of Balabhadra and
one of the Adityas, 45, 136 Revati, 29
1170 Agni Purdiia
worship of the disc, gem etc., of, 63 Vivag&iva, son of Pjthu, 736
adoration of the weapons of, 6 6 Vivaiit, son of Bfhadratha; son of, 748
reference to Bhima as contemplat Visvakarman (celestial architect), was
ing on, 35 born from Kasyapa and Prabha, 44
assignment of, 69 made a mace for Vi?nu, 334
purification of fire of and boiling image of, 137
food intended for, 59 the sculptor should be imagined by
placing on head the hand of, 61 the priest as, 118
primordial form dissolved in fire, 73 Visvaksena, form of Vi$nu; character
mode of worshipping, 50-53 istics of, 131
mode of worshipping in nine com to be worshipped, 61
partments, 527-28 worshipped, 6 6 , 100
mantra for the seat and image of, 52 merits of worshipping, 51
meditation on man-lion form of, 53 carving of staff similar to that of, 115
salutations made to, 50, 62 Visvamitra (sage), son of Gadhi; sons
meditated, 6 8 of, 749
worshipped in a circular altar, 70 respected on account of his glory, 10
merits of worshipping, 51 one of those who protected the
as the greatest kinsman, merits of sages in battle, 746
meditating on, 1074 Visv&rca, a female energy placed at the
greatness of a person who has attain end of a petal; colour of, 136
ed, 1075 Visvarupa, one of the Rudras, 45
the qualification of a person who form of Visnu; characteristics of the
attains the place of, 1075 image of, 131
merits of contemplation on, 1077 installation of the image of, 172
merits of worshipping, 644, 731 Vis'varupika, image of, 138
the greatness of, 731 Visvedcvas, born to Visva and Kas
the greatness of fiftyone names of, yapa, 44
840-42 mode of consecration of the image
hymn on; destroys all sins, 483-5 of, 180
a hymn that destroys evil addressed invoked at the time of raddha, 346
to, 728-29 one of the siddhas, 414
salagrama representing, 125 Visvesvara, form of Visnu on river
a name of the Sun, 136 &ona, 841
devas born as one of the Adityas Vitala, a nether world, 353
as, 45 vitality, the things which give, 756
made as the lord of Suns, 47 Vitamaya, son of Manasyu; son of, 748
a law-giver, 455 Vitanaka, characteristics of the metre,
Vi?nudasaka, one of the sons of Vasu- 908
deva and Devaki; was killed by Vitatha, worshipped, 316
Kamsa, 744 bom to Bharata after performance
vi$nukranta, a herb used as a paste, 372 of rituals by Bharadvaja; five sons
used as a charm, 406 of, 749
Visnumadvrata, explanation of, 525 Vithi, a type of drama, 921
Visnupada, at Gaya; merits of doing thirteen sub-divisions of, 928
ancestral rite at, 339 a component of the mode Bh&rati,
Vi?nuvrata, details relating to, 499- 928
500 Vitihotra, Ananta was the son of, 741
Vi$nuyasas, father of Kalki, 38 Vltihotras, one of the five branches of
visok&, an occult nerve, 316 Haihayas, 741
viokadv&dai, on the practice of, Vivasvat, one of the Adityas, 45
512
a god to be worshipped, 317
Visravas, son of Pulastya; wives and worship of, 274
progeny of, 24 viveka, denotes power to distinguish,
Vi$ti, , explanation of, 369fn 1018
adverse effect of Suns entry in, 363 vomitting, beneficial drinks during,
vitfirShu, description of, 410 754
Vifva, tantra spoken by, 106 oil boiled with herbs to be used for
ViivS, mother of Vidjvedevas, 44 bathing to remedy, 774
viivacakra, a great gift, 544 vow, of giving a gift of lamp, 525-6
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of fasting; mode of practising and Vtjinivan, son of Kro$tu; son of, 741
merits of, 533-34 Vfka, son of Rohitasva; son of, 737
on the eleventh day; merits of, 532 Vfkala, a son of Si{i and Succhay&, 42
rules relating to the practice of, 493, Vfkatejasa, a son of Si$ti And Succh&-
538 ya, 42
certain regulations relating to, 497 Vfkodara, denotes Bhfmasena,
ten virtues to be practised during, Vrndavana, Krsnas visit to, 27
493 Vfnta, characteristics of the metre, 912
eight things which do not vitiate a V ha, Indra at the time of the 1 1 th
vow, 496 Manu, 428
resolutions relating to, 496-7 Vr$a (Visa), a year of the Hindu
to be observed on the first lunar calendar, 404
day, 497-8 Vfabha, son of Kusagra; son of, 750
to be observed on the second lunar v?$abha, a type of temple, 315
day, 498-500 Vr$akapi, one of the Rudras, 45
to be observed on the third lunar Vfsaparvan, father of Sannistha, 25,
day, 500-3 740
to be observed on the fourth lunar daughters of, 46
day, 503 Vf$ascna, son of Karna; son of, 748
to be observed on the fifth lunar day Vfscika, vikala correction for, 367
for the serpents, 504 (Sec also Scorpion)
to be observed on the sixth day, 504 Vf?ni, one of the four sons of S&tvata,
to be observed on the seventh lunar 742
day for the sun, 504-5 Vnnis, a division of Yadavas, 736
to be observed on the eighth lunar V np, one of the four sons of, 742
day; for lord $, 505-6,507-8 V|*tra, a demon, killed by lord Visnu
to be observed on the ninth lunar in his ninth manifestation in the
day for goddess Durga, 509-10 form of a foam, 743, 746
to be observed on the tenth lunar Vrtresa, a siddha to be worshipped,
day; merits of, 510-11 415
to be practised on the eleventh day Vjtta, characteristics of the metre, 914
for Lord Visnu, 511 Vftta, a division of Padya; charac
to be practised on the twelfth lunar teristics of, 919
day, 512-3 Vfttas, three divisions of, 919
to be practised on the thirteenth vftti, see modes
lunar day, 515-6 Vyadhi, born from Mjrtyu, 49
to be practised on the fourteenth vy&ghata, an adverse period to be
lunar day for lord Siva, 516-7 avoided, 383
relating to week days, 519-20 Vyahara, a division of Vithi, 928
relating to different asterisms, 520- vyahrtis of gayatri, name of the sage
21 associated with, 562
that are practised on certain days, Vyakarana (grammar), as an Apara-
522- 3 vidya, 2
to be performed in different months, Vyala, a variety of Dan^aka; forma
523- 4 tion of, 915
relating to different seasons, 524-25 Vyana, a vital wind, 253
merits of practising, 591, 538 carried by the vein Hastijihva, 556
expiation for breaking, 496 functions of, 557
Vraja, one of the sons of D hiw & , 43 vyantaras, a variety of serpents; have
Vrajyas, names of sections of Kosa, 921 mixed marks born at an unspecified
vrata, as a penance, 492-3 time, 807
vratabandha, one of the Vedic rites, 59 Vyasa, as a manifestation of lord
vrddha, formulae having upto 300 Visnu, 730
letters, 895 divided the Vedic hymns and
Vgddhaka, a fierce force; prayer made Upanigads into recensions, 730
for protection from, 84 as an interlocutor, 1
Vrddharevati, a terrible force; prayer birth of Dhftarattra from, 31
made for protection from, 84 consoled Arjuna, 37
V rddhaiaraon, one of the sons of a law-giver, 455
Ayus, 739 Vyastasambandhat&, an impurity, 947
1180 Agni PurdQa
y w tf a a hymn, 437
t* Yuyudhftna, another name of S&tyalri,
yuthi, yuthika, a herb, 371, 378 743
yuthik&, a flower, 529
Yuva, a year of the Hindu calendar, Zodiacal si^ns, movable; fixed and
404 dual; their influence on the days;
Yuvan&lva, son of Ayus, 736 the time taken by the Sun to tra-
son of Raria^va; son of, 737 vene, 384