इयम् ते राट् यमीत्येतेन पातु त्वा । अग्ने वर्मणा पृतनाज्येषु ॥
iyam te rāṭ yamītyetena pātu tvā । agne varmaṇā pṛtanājyeṣu ॥
Study Guide on the Altar Consecration
Act 1
Act I: Divine Armor and Protection
Verses 1
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
The seeker prepares for the sacred rite by seeking divine protection. Agni is visualized not merely as physical fire, but as a dynamic protective force that shields the consciousness from disruptive tendencies during spiritual practice.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: May Agni protect you with divine armor in battles.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets this as literal protection in ritual warfare, while spiritual commentaries view the 'battles' as internal struggles against ignorance.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्ने | agne | O Agni |
| वर्मणा | varmaṇā | with armor |
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Memory Hook
Agni provides the armor (varma) in battle.
Act 2
Act II: Establishing the Firm Foundation
Verses 2
अन्वग्ने रुरुचं गृह्णीमहे सुकृतो लोकम् । ध्रुवमस्यधरं सीद ॥
anvagne rurucaṃ gṛhṇīmahe sukṛto lokam । dhruvamasyadharaṃ sīda ॥
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
The placement of the sacred objects signifies grounding spiritual aspirations into physical reality. Firmness (dhruva) is essential for higher realization.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 2: You are steadfast; sit upon the lower ground.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Refers to the physical positioning of sacrificial bricks and the mental stability required for meditation.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ध्रुवम् | dhruvam | steadfast / firm |
| लोकम् | lokam | world / realm |
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Memory Hook
Dhruva means steadfast and immovable.