Agni Purāṇa

315 - Narration of mantras relating to paralysing, captivating etc.

Agni said: 

1. Ishall describe to you (the mantras and acts) relating to paralysing, stupefying, captivating, ruining the enemy, neutralising the (effects of) poison and diseases and causing the death (of an enemy). 

2-4. A twice-bornshould draw (the figure of) a tortoise of six inches (length) on a birch-bark by (the act of) tādana and then locate the mantra on the face and four feet. The syllable krimshould be written on the four feet, the syllable hrim at the centre of the face, the vidyā (mantras) on the belly and (the name of) the person concerned on the back. After having encircled it with the mālamantras (garland of letters), itshould be placed over a brick. Itshould then be covered with the back of a tortoise and then charmed with the karala (inantra). 

5-8. After having worshipped the great tortoise (manifestation of Vishņu), (the votary)should sprinkle water on the feet (of that form). After having thought of the enemy, (the votary)should kick seven times (on the ground) with the left foot (of the toroise). It would cause paralysis to the enemy. Oneshould assume a terrible form by having change in the complexion of the face and write the garland of mantras. Om! One who paralyses the face of the enemy! An embodiment of desire! One that stands with arm discharging an arrow! Hrim phem, Phetkariņi! Paralyse (21) the face of my enemies given by the gods! Paralyse (2) the face of all my enemies! Om, hūm, phem, Phetkåriņi! Oblations! Phat! After having written the mantra, one would gain great strength at the end of its repetition. Oneshould draw (the figure of) a tree and the trident on the right hand with the left hand. The mantra of lord Aghora (a form of Siva)should then be written. One would paralyse the enemies in the battle, Om, obeisance to the Fortunate One! O Bhagamälini! Agitate (2)! Throb! O Nityaklinna! melt (2), hum saḥ! Embodiment of the syllable krim! Oblations. One who wears a mask with the resin with (the repetition of) this (mantra) would stupefy the world. 

1. The figure indicates repetition of the preceding word. 

9-13a. Onh, phem, hūm, phat Phetkärini! Hrim, burn (2), stupefy (2) the three worlds. O Guhyakälika! Oblations. One would captivate the king and others by making a (forehead) mark with this (mantra). The dust (under the feet) of a donkey mixed with the sūtaka1 fluid and the menstrual blood of a womanshould be thrown on the bed (of a person) in the night. This would cause enmity. The hoof and horn of a cow, the hoof of a horse and the head of a serpent (charmed as before and) thrown into the house (of a person) would cause the ruin of the enemy. The root of the yellow karavira together with mustard (would be potent) to cause death. The blood of a serpent and a musk-rat together with karavira would also produce similar result. A lizard, bee, crab and scorpion are ground well and thrown into oil. One who anoints with that (oil) would get leprosy. Omi (obeisance) to the nine planets. Conquer (2) my enemies. Kill (2) (them). Am, som, man, buṁ, cum, oṁ, Sam, van, kem, or oblations. 

1. The discharge at the time of the birth of a child. 

136-14. After having worshipped (the planets) with hundreds of arka (flowers), thisshould be placed in a cremation ground. The planetsshould be drawn on a birch-bark or in an image for the ruin of the enemies. Om Kunjari, Brahmāņi! Om Mañjari, Mäheśvari! Om Vetāli, Kaumäri! Om Kålī, Vaishņavi! Om Aghora, Värähi! OmVetálī, Indrani, Urvasi! Om Vetali, Chandika! Om Jayānī, Yakshiņi! O Nine Mothers! eh! Seize (2) my foe. After having written the name of the enemy on a birch-bark, if it is worshipped in the cremation ground, (the foe) would die.