इयम् ते राट् यमस्य महिम्ना स्योनम् अस्मे सुकृते योनौ सीद।
iyam te rāṭ yamasya mahimnā syonam asme sukṛte yonau sīda.
Study Guide: Consecration and Divine Empowerment
Act 1
Act I: Invoking the Divine Seat and Empowerment
Verses 1, 2
ऊर्जे त्वा बृहत्ये त्वा क्षत्राय त्वा सहसे त्वा।
ūrje tvā bṛhatye tvā kṣatrāya tvā sahase tvā.
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
The opening act establishes the foundational sanctification of the ritual space. By invoking cosmic laws and powers symbolized by Yama and cosmic energy, the sacrificer prepares both physical and spiritual realms for divine communion. The repetition of 'for thee' (tvā) in the second verse awakens specific qualities of strength, dominion, and spiritual vitality.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: O king, take thy seat in our consecrated space.
Verse 2: For energy, greatness, rule, and enduring strength.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Literally, these verses accompany ritual placement and touching of bricks or offerings. Symbolically, they represent the inner alignment of human faculties with cosmic pillars of strength.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| इयम् | iyam | this |
| ते | te | thy / to thee |
| राट् | rāṭ | king / ruler |
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ऊर्जे | ūrje | for vital energy |
| क्षित्राय | kṣatrāya | for dominion / royal power |
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Memory Hook
Remember the dual movement: preparing the sacred seat and calling forth the fourfold powers of energy, greatness, rule, and strength.