ध्रुवासि ध्रुवक्षितिर्ध्रुवमसि ध्रुवक्षितिः कृणुहि माम्। विप्रशस्योसि विप्रशस्यः कृणुहि माम्।
dhruvāsi dhruvakṣitirdhruvamasi dhruvakṣitiḥ kṛṇuhi mām। vipraśasyosi vipraśasyaḥ kṛṇuhi mām।
Study Guide: Consecration of the Sacred Vessels
Act 1
Act I: Establishing Firmness and Receiving Luster
Verses 1, 2
ऊर्जे त्वा यशसे त्वा ब्रह्मवर्चसाय त्वा।
ūrje tvā yaśase tvā brahmavarcasāya tvā।
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
In this opening sequence, the Yajurveda guides the practitioner into aligning external ritual action with internal psychological and spiritual stability. By invoking the quality of 'Dhruva' (steadfastness), the seeker anchors the mind amidst the turbulence of worldly existence. The subsequent dedication of the vessel for vital energy (ūrjas), glory (yaśas), and spiritual luster (brahmavarcas) transforms ordinary material tools into living symbols of divine potency.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: Thou art steadfast and firm; make me firm and praised by the wise.
Verse 2: For energy, glory, and spiritual luster, I touch/take thee.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Literally, these verses pertain to the physical handling and invocation of the sacrificial spoons. Symbolically, according to spiritual commentators like Sri Aurobindo, the vessel represents the purified human consciousness prepared to hold the streams of divine delight and power.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ध्रुवा | dhruvā | steadfast |
| क्षितिः | kṣitiḥ | abode or dwelling |
| विप्रशस्य | vipraśasya | praised by the wise |
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ऊर्जे | ūrje | for vital energy |
| यशसे | yaśase | for glory/renown |
| ब्रह्मवर्चसाय | brahmavarcasāya | for spiritual radiance |
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Memory Hook
Remember the formula of ascent: First become steadfast like the earth (Dhruva), then draw in energy, glory, and spiritual brilliance (Ūrja, Yaśas, Brahmavarcas).