अग्नये त्वा जुष्टं निर्वपामि देवयते त्वा जुष्टं निर्वपामि
agnaye tvā juṣṭaṃ nirvapāmi devayate tvā juṣṭaṃ nirvapāmi
Study Guide: Consecration and Divine Impulsion
Act 1
Act I: Preparation of the Offering
Verses 1, 2
देवस्त्वा सविता प्रार्पयतु श्रेष्ठतमाय कर्मणे
devastvā savitā prārpayatu śreṣṭhatamāya karmaṇe
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
In these verses, the ritual act of offering grain or butter is elevated into a psychological and spiritual dedication. The seeker acknowledges that all material and mental offerings are meant for the divine fire within and guided by the supreme impulse of the creator.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: To Agni you are acceptable, I offer you.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets this purely through ritual mechanics, whereas Sri Aurobindo sees Agni as the inner flame of aspiration and Savitr as the divine creator empowering the soul.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्नये | agnaye | to Agni (the divine fire) |
| त्वा | tvā | you |
| जुष्टम् | juṣṭam | acceptable / pleasing |
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Memory Hook
Remember Agni as the receiver and Savitr as the impeller of noble acts.