Yajurveda · Adhyāya 1

Preparation of the Sacrificial Fire and Vessels

मन्त्र 1

इषे त्वा ऊर्जे त्वा वायवः स्थ देवो वः सविता प्रार्पयतु श्रेष्ठतमाय कर्मणः।

iṣe tvā ūrje tvā vāyavaḥ stha devo vaḥ savitā prārpayatu śreṣṭhatamāya karmaṇaḥ।

अनुवाद: For food (sap and vigor) I take you, for energy I take you. You are the vital breaths (winds); may god Savitr direct you to the most excellent work.

The priest touches the wooden branches or utensils, sanctifying them with the divine intent of generating spiritual nourishment and directing all actions toward the highest good.

मन्त्र 2

आ प्यायध्वं घृतमन्वैनं प्रजतया सह देव भागमूर्जस्वतीः।

ā pyāyadhvaṃ ghṛtamanvainaṃ prajatayā saha deva bhāgamūrjasvatīḥ।

अनुवाद: Swell up with butter, follow this divine portion along with progeny, full of vigor and strength.

An invocation for abundance, nourishment, and fertility, consecrating the ritual offerings so they bring sustenance to all beings.