ध्रुवोऽसि ध्रुवोऽहं भूयासं सख्यै मे सख्याय ते
dhruvo'si dhruvo'haṃ bhūyāsaṃ sakhyai me sakhyāya te
Study Guide: Establishing Firmness and Divine Friendship
Act 1
Act I: Establishing Stability and Friendship
Verses 1, 2
इन्द्रेण दत्तेन हविषा रारोह रायस्पोषाय यज्ञेन
indreṇa dattena haviṣā rāroha rāyaspoṣāya yajñena
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
The aspirant engages in an inner and outer stabilization of consciousness. By declaring firmness to the divine, the seeker invites the ultimate stability of the cosmic order into their own being. This creates a sacred bond, a sakhya or divine friendship, which transcends ordinary transactional worship. Through this alignment, the inner sacrifice facilitates growth and the flourishing of spiritual wealth.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: Thou art firm, may I be firm in divine friendship.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets this strictly within the ritual domain of placing bricks and altar stones, while esoteric interpretations view it as the stabilization of the mind in meditation.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ध्रुवः | dhruvaḥ | firm, steady |
| सख्यै | sakhyai | for friendship |
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Memory Hook
Remember dhruva (firmness) leading to sakhya (friendship).