अग्ने पातु प्रथमा पातु द्वितीया पातु तृतीया पातु चतस्रः ।
agne pātu prathamā pātu dvitīyā pātu tṛtīyā pātu catasraḥ ।
Study Guide: Agni's Shield and Sustenance
Act 1
Act I: Divine Shield and Universal Protection
Verses 1, 2
ऊर्जे त्वे राये त्वा स्वाहा ।
ūrje tve rāye tvā svāhā ।
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
In this foundational movement, Agni is invoked as the supreme guardian who surrounds the practitioner from all sides. The repetition of protection across the numbers and quarters emphasizes wholeness and complete safety in the ritual space.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: May Agni protect from all directions.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets the protection physically and ritualistically, while Sri Aurobindo sees Agni as the inner flame guarding the psychological faculties.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्ने | agne | O Agni |
| पातु | pātu | may protect |
| चतस्रः | catasraḥ | four directions |
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Memory Hook
Agni protects the four quarters with divine energy.