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→अग्निपुराणम् ॥ Agni Puranam: Added linga puranam story yet to complete
In Isavasyopanishad, Agni is worshiped as the torch bearer to the departing soul, leading it through the path of the Devatas (Devayana) towards the Parabrahman. He is the witness to the deeds of all beings.
In Isavasyopanishad, Agni is worshiped as the torch bearer to the departing soul, leading it through the path of the Devatas (Devayana) towards the Parabrahman. He is the witness to the deeds of all beings.
Kenopanishad describes Agni as the Energy that runs the life processes of any being. Kathopanishad reveals the secrets of the fire that lead one on an enlightened path to the higher worlds or realms. This most divinely explained by Yama, the bearer of Dharma to Nachiketa, the young scholar.
Kenopanishad describes Agni as the Energy that runs the life processes of any being. Kathopanishad reveals the secrets of the fire that lead one on an enlightened path to the higher worlds or realms. This most divinely is explained by Yama, the bearer of Dharma to Nachiketa, the young scholar.
Chandogya Upanishad, in a more sakarmaka marg, throws light on how a normal householder can enter the Brahmajana marga thorough the tending of Agnihotra as given in Upakosala's and Satyakama Jabali's conversation (chap 5). The essence of brahmavidya symbolized by Panchagnividya for the householder is given in this Upanishad.
Chandogya Upanishad, in a more sakarmaka marg, throws light on how a normal householder can enter the Brahmajana marga through the tending of Agnihotra as given in Upakosala's and Satyakama Jabali's conversation (chap 5). The essence of brahmavidya symbolized by [[Panchagni Vidya (पञ्चाग्नि विद्या)|Panchagnividya]] for the householder is given in this Upanishad in the form of the dialogue between Uddalaka and Shvetaketu.
Mundakopanishad, explains how a person progresses through the different ashrams in life and the rules and consequences of not tending to the Agnihotra by a grihasta (Mund. Upan. 1.2.2 to 1.2.4).
Mundakopanishad, explains how a person progresses through the different ashrams in life and the rules and consequences of not tending to the Agnihotra by a grihasta (Mund. Upan. 1.2.2 to 1.2.4).
* the origin of sristi and pralaya or destruction
* the origin of sristi and pralaya or destruction
* yoga sastra and brahmavidya
* yoga sastra and brahmavidya
=== लिङ्ग पुराणम् ॥ Lingapuranam ===
The Linga Purana tells us that a pillar of fire (stambha) burning infinitely without a beginning or end, appeared before Brahma and Vishnu. This form is believed to be the Sadasiva, the five-headed Shiva, who asks Brahma and Vishnu to find the beginning and end of this Agnistambha. Both of them Brahma and Vishnu unable to find so was in the process of becoming a god because he was as yet curious to know what lies beyond the horizon. The Shiva-linga represents that pillar of fire which is Agni.
== Agni In Ramayana and Mahabharata ==
== Agni In Ramayana and Mahabharata ==