अग्ने व्रतपते व्रतमुपैष्यामि तच्छकेयं तन्मे राध्यताम्।
agne vratapate vratamupaiṣyāmi tacchakeyaṃ tanme rādhyatām.
Study Guide on Agni's Vows and Truth
Act 1
Act I: Vow and Truth
Verses 1, 2
इदमहमृतात्सत्यमुपैमि।
idamahamṛtātsatyamupaimi.
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
These verses embody the profound psychological and spiritual preparation required before engaging in any sacred endeavor. The seeker consciously surrenders lower impulses, appealing directly to Agni, the divine will within, to uphold their sacred vows. By transitioning from mere ritualistic observance to an inner dedication to truth, the practitioner aligns their individual consciousness with cosmic order (Ṛta).
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: O Agni, Lord of vows, I enter upon the sacred task with your strength.
Verse 2: From untruth, I now move toward truth.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets these mantras as preparatory rites for the Darśa-Pūrṇamāsa sacrifices, whereas Sri Aurobindo sees them as psychological keys for conquering the lower nature and ascending into divine consciousness.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्ने | agne | O Agni |
| व्रतपते | vratapate | Lord of sacred vows |
| व्रतम् | vratam | vow or commitment |
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अमृतात् | amṛtāt | from the immortal or transient state |
| सत्यम् | satyam | truth |
| उपैमि | upaimi | I approach |
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Memory Hook
Agni is the Lord of Vows (Vrataspati) guiding the seeker from illusion to Truth.