अग्निहोत्रं जुहोति न प्रमिणात्यग्निं न प्रजां न पशून् ।
agnihotraṃ juhoti na pramiṇātyagniṃ na prajāṃ na paśūn ।
Study Guide on Agni's Sustaining Grace
Act 1
Act I: The Inviolability of the Sacrifice
Verses 1, 2
सं त्वा सिञ्चामि प्रयसा घृतेन तेजो मयि धेहि वर्चो बलं च ।
saṃ tvā siñcāmi prayasā ghṛtena tejo mayi dhehi varco balaṃ ca ।
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
The opening verses emphasize the non-injurious nature of the Vedic sacrifice. When performed with proper understanding, the Agnihotra does not deplete or harm creation, but rather maintains the cosmic and ecological balance. The pouring of ghee is symbolic of feeding the inner divine flame of consciousness. Tradition views this offering not merely as a mechanical act, but as a reciprocal exchange between human aspiration and cosmic grace, wherein the seeker requests spiritual and physical fortitude.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: Performing the sacred offering preserves life and divine order.
Verse 2: Nourishing the sacred fire brings forth inner light and power.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Sāyaṇa interprets these verses through the lens of ritual execution, while Sri Aurobindo sees Agni as the divine Will operating within human evolution.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्निहोत्रम् | agnihotram | the morning and evening fire sacrifice |
| जुहोति | juhoti | he offers |
| प्रजा | prajā | progeny or creation |
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| घृतेन | ghṛtena | with clarified butter |
| तेजः | tejaḥ | brilliance or spiritual energy |
| बलम् | balam | strength |
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Memory Hook
Agnihotra protects all; ghee kindles inner brilliance.