|| camakapraśnaḥ || - 1st Anuvaka
oṃ agnā̭viṣṇo sajoṣa̭semāva̭rdhantu vā-ṅgiraḥ̭ |
oṃ agnā̭viṣṇo sajoṣa̭semāva̭rdhantu vā-ṅgiraḥ̭ |
- oṃ agnāviṣṇū sajoṣasemā vardhantu vāṃ giraḥ: May the hymns of praise for Agni and Vishnu, offered together in harmony, increase and grow.
dyumnairvājḙbhirāga̭tam |
- dyumnairvājebhirāgatam: May you (Agni and Vishnu) arrive with radiant splendor and blessings of wealth and strength. dyumnair: With brilliance or splendor. vājebhiḥ: With wealth or blessings (often referring to strength, energy, or sustenance). āgatam: Arrive or come.
vāja̭śca me prasavaśca̭ me
- vājaśca me prasavaśca me: May I have both strength and progeny. vājaḥ: Strength or energy (also wealth). prasavaḥ: Progeny, offspring, or productivity. me: Refers to for me (as in, let these qualities be mine).
praya̭tiśca me prasi̭tiśca me
- prayatiśca me prasitiśca me: May I have determination and accomplishment. prayatiḥ: Determination or perseverance. prasitiḥ: Success or accomplishment.
dhītiśca̭ me kratṷśca me
- dhītiśca me kratuśca me: May I have both wisdom and willpower. dhītiḥ: Wisdom or intelligence. kratuḥ: Willpower or resolve.
svara̭śca me śloka̭śca me
- svaraśca me ślokaśca me: May I have musical expression and fame. svaraḥ: Sound or tone, often referring to vocal expression or music. ślokaḥ: Fame, renown, or verses (hymns).
śrāvaśca̭ me śruti̭śca me
- śrāvaśca me śrutiśca me: May I have good reputation and understanding of sacred knowledge. śrāvaḥ: Reputation, fame, or hearing. śrutiḥ: Sacred knowledge or scripture (that which is heard, particularly the Vedas).
jyoti̭śca me suva̭śca me
- jyotiśca me suvaśca me: May I have light and heaven. jyotiḥ: Light or illumination. suvaḥ: Heaven or celestial realms.
prāṇaśca̭ me-'pānaśca̭ me
- prāṇaśca me'pānaśca me: May my vital life forces (breath) be strong, both outgoing and incoming. prāṇaḥ: Outgoing breath or life force. apānaḥ: Incoming breath or life force.
vyānaśca me-'sṷśca me
- vyānaśca me'suśca me: May I have balanced energy flow and perfect health. vyānaḥ: A type of vital breath that governs circulation of energy within the body. asuḥ: Life or vitality.
citta-ñca̭ ma ādhī̭ta-ñca me
- cittaṃ ca ma ādhītaṃ ca me: May I have a focused mind and retained knowledge. cittam: Mind or consciousness. ādhītam: Retained or acquired knowledge.
vākca̭ me mana̭śca me
- vākca me manaśca me: May I have the power of speech and control of the mind. vāk: Speech or voice. manaḥ: Mind or thought.
cakṣṷśca me śrotra̭-ñca me
- cakṣuśca me śrotraṃ ca me: May I have sharp vision and hearing. cakṣuḥ: Eyes or vision. śrotram: Ears or hearing.
dakṣa̭śca me bala̭-ñca ma
- dakṣaḥ: Skill or capability. balaṃ: Strength.
oja̭śca me saha̭śca ma
- ojaḥ: Vitality or vigor. sahaḥ: Endurance or power.
āyṷśca me jarā ca̭ ma
- āyuśca me jarā ca ma: May I have longevity and graceful aging. āyuḥ: Longevity or life. jarā: Old age.
ātmā ca̭ me tanūśca̭ me
- ātmā ca me tanūśca me: May my soul and body be strong. ātmā: Soul or self. tanūḥ: Body.
śarma̭ ca me varma̭ ca me-'ṅgā̭ni ca me-'sthāni̭ ca me
- śarma ca me varma ca me: May I have protection and a shield. śarma: Protection or happiness. varma: Shield or armor. aṅgāni ca me'sthāni ca me: May my limbs and bones be strong. aṅgāni: Limbs or body parts. asthāni: Bones.
parūgṃ̭ṣi ca me śarī̭rāṇi ca me || 1||
- parūgͫṣi ca me śarīrāṇi ca me: May my joints and body be in good health. parūgͫṣi: Joints or connections. śarīrāṇi: Body.
2nd Anuvaka
jaiṣṭhya̭-ñca ma ādhi̭patya-ñca me
- jyaiṣṭhyaṃ: Supremacy, superiority, or being the best. ādhipatyaṃ: Leadership or lordship.
manyuśca̭ me bhāma̭śca me-'ma̭śca me-'mbha̭śca me
- manyuḥ: Righteous anger, or the ability to take determined action. bhāmaḥ: Brilliance or radiance (both physically and mentally). amaḥ: Wealth or resources. ambhaḥ: Water or abundance, often referring to life's sustaining element.
jemā ca̭ me mahimā ca̭ me
- jemā: Prosperity, well-being, or excellence. mahimā: Greatness or magnificence.
varimā ca̭ me prathimā ca̭ me
- varimā: Vastness or greatness in extent. prathimā: Expansiveness or extension in all directions.
varṣmā ca̭ me drāghuyā ca̭ me
- varṣmā: Height or stature. drāghuyā: Length or long life.
vṛddha-ñca̭ me vṛddhi̭śca me
- vṛddham: Growth or prosperity (refers to material or spiritual growth). vṛddhiḥ: Increase or improvement.
satya-ñca̭ me śraddhā ca̭ me
- satyaḥ: Truth or righteousness. śraddhā: Faith or devotion.
jaga̭cca me dhana̭-ñca me
- jagat: The world or universe. dhanam: Wealth or riches.
vaśa̭śca me tviṣi̭śca me
- vaśaḥ: Control, authority, or influence. tviṣiḥ: Radiance or brilliance.
krīḍā ca̭ me moda̭śca me
- krīḍā: Playfulness or joy. modaḥ: Delight or happiness.
jāta-ñca̭ me janiṣyamā̭ṇa-ñca me
- jātam: That which is already born or created. janiṣyamāṇaṃ: That which is yet to be born or created.
sūkta-ñca̭ me sukṛta-ñca̭ me
- sūktam: Well-spoken words or hymns. sukṛtam: Virtuous deeds or good actions.
vitta-ñca̭ me vedya̭-ñca me
- vittam: Wealth or possessions. vedyam: Knowledge or understanding (often refers to Vedic knowledge).
bhūta-ñca̭ me bhaviṣyacca̭ me
- bhūtam: That which exists, or the present. bhaviṣyam: That which is yet to come, or the future.
suga-ñca̭ me supatha̭-ñca ma
- sugam: Ease or comfort (may also refer to an easy journey or passage). supatham: A good or righteous path.
ṛddha-ñca̭ ma ṛddhi̭śca me
- ṛddham: Prosperity, wealth, or success. ṛddhiḥ: Accomplishment or growth.
kḷpta-ñca̭ me kḷpti̭śca me
- kḷptam: Completion or arrangement. kḷptiḥ: Ability to plan or preparation.
matiśca̭ me sumatiśca̭ me || 2||
- matiḥ: Wisdom, intellect, or understanding. sumatiḥ: Good judgment, right understanding, or favorable disposition.
3rd Anuvaka
śa-ñca̭ me maya̭śca me
- śam: Peace or well-being. mayaḥ: Prosperity or joy.
priya-ñca̭ me-'nukāmaśca̭ me kāma̭śca me
- priyam: That which is dear or loved. anukāmaḥ: Fulfillment of desires or wishes. kāmaḥ: Desires or wishes.
saumanasaśca̭ me bhadra-ñca̭ me
- saumanasaḥ: Peace of mind or good thoughts. bhadram: Auspiciousness or good fortune.
śreya̭śca me vasya̭śca me
- śreyaḥ: Excellence, welfare, or prosperity. vasyaḥ: Control or influence.
yaśa̭śca me bhaga̭śca me dravi̭ṇa-ñca me
- yaśaḥ: Fame or renown. bhagaḥ: Good fortune, prosperity. draviṇam: Wealth or resources.
yantā ca̭ me dhartā ca̭ me
- yantā: Guide or director. dhartā: Supporter or sustainer.
kṣema̭śca me dhṛti̭śca me
- kṣemaḥ: Security or safety. dhṛtiḥ: Perseverance, steadiness, or determination.
viśva̭-ñca me maha̭śca me
- viśvam: The whole universe or entirety. mahaḥ: Greatness or magnificence.
saṃvi~cca̭ me jñātra̭-ñca me
- saṃvit: Understanding, awareness, or consciousness. jñātram: Knowledge or insight.
sūśca̭ me prasūśca̭ me
- sūḥ: Birth or creation. prasūḥ: Productivity or fruitfulness.
sīra̭-ñca me layaśca̭ ma
- sīram: Firmness or stability. layaḥ: Dissolution or rest.
ṛta-ñca̭ me-'mṛta̭-ñca me-'yakṣma-ñca me-'nā̭mayacca me
- ṛtam: Truth or cosmic order. amṛtam: Immortality or the nectar of immortality. yakṣmam: Disease or affliction. anāmayam: Health, freedom from disease.
jīvātṷśca me dīrghāyutva-ñca̭ me-'namitra-ñca me-'bha̭ya-ñca me
- jīvātuḥ: Vitality or life. dīrghāyutvam: Long life or longevity. anamitram: Without enemies. abhayam: Fearlessness or safety.
suga-ñca̭ me śaya̭na-ñca me
- sugam: Comfort or ease. śayanam: Sleep or a bed to rest.
sūṣā ca̭ me sudina̭-ñca me || 3||
- sūṣā: Morning or dawn. sudinam: An auspicious or good day.
4th Anuvaka
ūrkca̭ me sūnṛtā̭ ca me
- ūrk: Nourishment or strength. sūnṛtā: Sweet speech, truthfulness, or pleasing words.
paya̭śca me rasa̭śca me
- payaḥ: Milk, often symbolizing nourishment. rasaḥ: Juice or essence, referring to vitality and taste.
ghṛta-ñca̭ me madhṷ ca me
- ghṛtam: Clarified butter (ghee), a symbol of purity and nourishment. madhu: Honey, representing sweetness and abundance.
sagdhi̭śca me sapī̭tiśca me
- sagdhiḥ: Thick cream or curd, another nourishing substance. sapītiḥ: Nourishment or sustenance.
kṛṣiśca̭ me vṛṣṭi̭śca me
- kṛṣiḥ: Agriculture or farming. vṛṣṭiḥ: Rain, essential for crops and fertility.
jaitra̭-ñca ma audbhi̭dya-ñca me
- jaitram: Victory or success. audbhidyam: Growth or sprouting, particularly of plants.
rayiśca̭ me rāya̭śca me
- rayiḥ: Wealth or possessions. rāyaḥ: Abundance or prosperity.
puṣṭa-ñca me puṣṭi̭śca me
- puṣṭam: Fullness or completeness. puṣṭiḥ: Nourishment or thriving.
vibhu ca̭ me prabhu ca̭ me
- vibhu ca me: May I have abundance. prabhu ca me: May I have great plenty.
bahu ca̭ me bhūya̭śca me
- bahu: Plenty or abundance. bhūyaḥ: Increase or growth.
pūrṇa-ñca̭ me pūrṇata̭ra-ñca me-'kṣi̭tiśca me kūya̭vāśca me-'nna̭-ñca me-'kṣṷcca me
- pūrṇam: Fullness or completeness. pūrṇataram: Greater fullness or even more completeness. kṣitiḥ: Land or earth. kūyavāḥ: Heaps of grain, symbolizing agricultural abundance. annam: Food or nourishment. akṣu: Sugarcane, a symbol of sweetness and prosperity.
vrīhaya̭śca me yavāśca me
- vrīhayaḥ: Rice, a staple grain in many cultures. yavāḥ: Barley, another important grain.
māṣāśca me tilāśca me
- māṣāḥ: Black gram, a type of legume. tilāḥ: Sesame seeds, often used for oil and food.
mudgāśca̭ me khalvāśca me
- mudgāḥ: Green gram (mung beans). khalvāḥ: Millet, another grain.
godhūmāśca me masurāśca me
- godhūmāḥ: Wheat, an essential grain. masurāḥ: Lentils, a staple pulse.
priyaṅga̭vaśca me-'ṇa̭vaśca me
- priyaṅgavaḥ: Long pepper, a medicinal and culinary spice. aṇavaḥ: Small grains or minute particles.
śyāmākāśca me nīvārāśca me || 4||
- śyāmakāḥ: A type of grain, possibly wild rice or millet. nīvārāḥ: Wild rice or another type of coarse grain.
5th Anuvaka
aśmā̭ ca me mṛtti̭kā ca me
- aśmā: Stone or rock. mṛttikā: Clay or earth, often used for making pottery or bricks.
giraya̭śca me parva̭tāśca me
- girayaḥ: Mountains. parvatāḥ: Hills, similar to mountains but usually smaller in scale.
sika̭tāśca me vanaspata̭yaśca me
- sikatāḥ: Sand or gravel. vanaspatayaḥ: Forest trees or large trees that grow in the wild.
hira̭ṇya-ñca me-'ya̭śca me
- hiraṇyam: Gold, a symbol of wealth and purity. ayaḥ: Iron, representing strength and utility.
sīsa̭-ñca me trapṷśca me
- sīsam: Lead, a heavy metal. trapuḥ: Tin, often used in alloys like bronze.
śyāma-ñca̭ me loha-ñca̭ me-'gniśca̭ ma
- śyāmam: Black iron, possibly referring to steel or a type of iron. loham: Copper, a valuable metal used for various purposes. agniḥ: Fire, a sacred element in Vedic rituals.
āpa̭śca me vīrudha̭śca ma oṣa̭dhayaśca me
- āpaḥ: Water, essential for life and purification. vīrudhaḥ: Herbs or small plants. oṣadhayaḥ: Medicinal plants or herbs used for healing.
kṛṣṭapacya-ñca̭ me-'kṛṣṭapacya-ñca̭ me
- kṛṣṭapacyaṃ: Cultivated crops or food that is grown. akṛṣṭapacyaṃ: Wild or uncultivated food, food that grows naturally without farming.
grāmyāśca̭ me paśava̭ āraṇyāśca̭ yajñena̭ kalpantāṃ
- grāmyāḥ: Domesticated animals, often referring to cattle or livestock. āraṇyāḥ: Wild animals, those that live in the forest or wilderness. yajñena: Through sacrifice or ritual. kalpantām: Fit or appropriate, usually in the context of being used in rituals.
vitta-ñca̭ me vitti̭śca me
- vittam: Wealth or riches. vittiḥ: The means or resources for acquiring wealth.
bhūta-ñca̭ me bhūti̭śca me
- bhūtam: That which exists, or present possessions. bhūtiḥ: Prosperity or success.
vasṷ ca me vasatiśca̭ me
- vasu: Wealth or riches. vasatiḥ: Dwelling place, home, or residence.
karma̭ ca me śakti̭śca me-'rtha̭śca ma
- karma: Action, deed, or work. śaktiḥ: Strength or power. arthaḥ: Purpose, or wealth.
ema̭śca ma iti̭śca me gati̭śca me || 5||
- emaḥ: Acquisition or possession. itiḥ: Completion or conclusion. gatiḥ: Movement, progress, or the ability to advance.
6th Anuvaka
agniśca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- agniśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Agni and Indra. agniḥ: The fire god, representing purity and transformation. indraḥ: The king of the gods, symbolizing strength and leadership.
soma̭śca ma indra̭śca me
- somaśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Soma and Indra. somaḥ: The moon and the divine nectar, symbolizing immortality and inspiration. indraḥ: Indra, again called upon for his might and authority.
savitā ca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- savitā ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Savitā and Indra. savitā: The sun god, who stimulates all life and represents illumination and energy. indraḥ: Indra, invoked again for protection and strength.
sara̭svatī ca ma indra̭śca me
- sarasvatī ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Sarasvatī and Indra. sarasvatī: The goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts. indraḥ: Indra, continuing to provide power and dominance.
pūṣā ca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- pūṣā ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Pūṣā and Indra. pūṣā: The god of prosperity, nourishment, and well-being. indraḥ: Indra, for his protective qualities.
bṛhaspati̭śca ma indra̭śca me
- bṛhaspatiśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Bṛhaspati and Indra. bṛhaspatiḥ: The teacher of the gods, representing wisdom and guidance. indraḥ: Indra, called again to support with his strength and leadership.
mitraśca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- mitraśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Mitra and Indra. mitraḥ: The god of friendship and harmony, often associated with contracts and agreements. indraḥ: Indra, once more for his might and sovereignty.
varṷṇaśca ma indra̭śca me
- varuṇaśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Varuṇa and Indra. varuṇaḥ: The god of the waters and cosmic law, symbolizing moral and physical order. indraḥ: Indra, continuing to provide power and defense.
tvaṣṭhā̭ ca ma indra̭śca me
- tvaṣṭā ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Tvaṣṭā and Indra. tvaṣṭā: The divine artisan or craftsman, representing creation and construction. indraḥ: Indra, as usual, for his strength and leadership.
dhātā ca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- dhātā ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Dhātā and Indra. dhātā: The sustainer, one who upholds the universe and life. indraḥ: Indra, for continued protection and leadership.
viṣṇṷśca ma indra̭śca me-'śvinaṷ ca ma indra̭śca me
- viṣṇuśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Viṣṇu and Indra. viṣṇuḥ: The preserver of the universe, representing balance and continuity. indraḥ: Indra, invoked here again for his authority and might. aśvinau ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the Aśvin twins and Indra. aśvinau: The divine twin horsemen, representing healing and protection.
maruta̭śca ma indra̭śca me
- marutaśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the Maruts and Indra. marutaḥ: The storm gods, who bring energy, change, and transformation. indraḥ: Indra, for his strength to lead the divine forces.
viśvḙ ca me devā indra̭śca me
- viśve ca me devā indraśca me: May I have the blessings of all the gods and Indra. viśve devāḥ: All the gods, a collective invocation for the blessings of the entire pantheon. indraḥ: Indra, the leader among the gods.
pṛthivī ca̭ ma indra̭śca me-'ntari̭kṣa-ñca ma indra̭śca me
- pṛthivī ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the Earth and Indra. pṛthivī: The Earth goddess, symbolizing fertility, stability, and support. indraḥ: Indra, who protects and governs. 'ntarikṣaṃ ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the atmosphere and Indra. antarikṣam: The intermediate space, the atmosphere or sky.
dyauśca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- dyauśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the sky and Indra. dyauḥ: The sky, representing the higher realms or the celestial sphere. indraḥ: Indra, the king of the gods who resides in the heavens.
diśa̭śca ma indra̭śca me
- diśaśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the directions and Indra. diśaḥ: The directions or quarters, which govern the various parts of the world. indraḥ: Indra, who governs all directions as the king of the gods.
mūrdhā ca̭ ma indra̭śca me
- mūrdhā ca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of the head (cosmic summit) and Indra. mūrdhā: The head or summit, possibly referring to the highest point in creation, both physical and cosmic. indraḥ: Indra, overseeing the highest realms.
prajāpa̭tiśca ma indra̭śca me || 6||
- prajāpatiśca ma indraśca me: May I have the blessings of Prajāpati and Indra. prajāpatiḥ: The lord of all creatures, representing the source of creation. indraḥ: Indra, who governs and protects the world.
7th Anuvaka
agṃśuśca̭ me raśmiśca me-'dābhyaśca me-'dhi̭patiśca ma
- agṃśuḥ: A small Soma vessel used in Vedic rituals. raśmiḥ: Another vessel associated with Soma or the rays (reins) of light. dābhyaḥ: A vessel used in specific sacrificial offerings. adhipatiḥ: A vessel for the chief offering, symbolizing control or lordship in the ritual.
upāgṃśuśca̭ me-'ntaryāmaśca̭ ma
- upāgṃśuḥ: A small vessel used in the Soma sacrifice, typically to hold or pour Soma juice. antaryāmaḥ: Another vessel related to Soma, used in intermediate stages of the sacrifice.
aindravāyavaśca̭ me maitrāvaruṇaśca̭ ma
- aindravāyavaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to Indra and Vāyu (wind god). maitrāvaruṇaḥ: A vessel used in rituals related to Mitra and Varuṇa, gods of contracts and cosmic order.
āśvinaśca̭ me pratiprasthāna̭śca me
- āśvinaḥ: A vessel associated with the Aśvins, the twin gods of healing. pratiprasthānaḥ: A vessel or item used at the concluding part of the ritual.
śukraśca̭ me manthī ca̭ ma
- śukraḥ: A vessel associated with purity, often used in rituals related to Soma. manthī: The vessel used for churning the Soma during the sacrifice.
āgrayaṇaśca̭ me vaiśvadevaśca̭ me
- āgrayaṇaḥ: A vessel for the first offering of the year or the first-fruits sacrifice. vaiśvadevaḥ: A vessel used in offerings to all the gods (Viśve Devāḥ).
dhruvaśca̭ me vaiśvānaraśca̭ ma
- dhruvaḥ: A fixed or stable vessel used in Vedic rituals, symbolizing permanence. vaiśvānaraḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to Agni (the universal fire).
ṛtugrahāśca̭ me-'tigrāhyāśca ma
- ṛtugrahāḥ: Vessels used for offerings made during specific seasons or seasonal rites. atigrāhyāḥ: Vessels used for special or additional libations.
aindrāgnaśca̭ me vaiśvadevaśca̭ me
- aindrāgnaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices dedicated to both Indra and Agni. vaiśvadevaḥ: A vessel used for the universal offering to all the gods (Viśve Devāḥ).
marutvatīyāśca me māhendraśca̭ ma
- marutvatīyaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices related to the Maruts, the storm gods. māhendraḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices dedicated to the great Indra.
ādityaśca̭ me sāvitraśca̭ me
- ādityaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to the Ādityas (solar deities). sāvitraḥ: A vessel associated with the sun god Sāvitrī.
sārasvataśca̭ me pauṣṇaśca̭ me
- sārasvataḥ: A vessel associated with Sarasvatī, the goddess of wisdom and learning. pauṣṇaḥ: A vessel associated with Pūṣan, the god of prosperity and nourishment.
pātnīvataśca̭ me hāriyojanaśca̭ me || 7||
- pātnīvataḥ: A vessel used in rituals that involve the gods along with their consorts (gods who have wives). hāriyojanaḥ: A vessel associated with deities that move in golden chariots, such as Pūṣan or the Aśvins.
8th Anuvaka
idhmaśca̭ me barhiśca̭ me
- idhmaḥ: Fuel wood, used for feeding the sacrificial fire. barhiḥ: Sacred grass, specifically the kuśa grass, used in Vedic rituals.
vedi̭śca me diṣṇi̭yāśca me
- vediḥ: The altar, where Vedic rituals and sacrifices are performed. dhiṣṇiyāḥ: The sacrificial hearth or place where the sacred fire is kept.
sruca̭śca me camasāśca̭ me
- srucaḥ: Sacrificial ladles, used for offering ghee or other offerings into the fire. camasāḥ: Cups or vessels used to hold Soma or other offerings during rituals.
grāvā̭ṇaśca me svara̭vaśca ma
- grāvāṇaḥ: Pressing stones, used to extract Soma juice during sacrifices. svaravaḥ: Invocations or hymns, particularly those sung or chanted during rituals.
uparavāśca̭ me-'dhiṣava̭ṇe ca me
- uparavāḥ: A lower or secondary altar used during sacrifices. adhiṣavaṇe: Refers to the pressing stones used in preparing Soma during rituals.
droṇakalaśaśca̭ me vāyavyā̭ni ca me
- droṇakalaśaḥ: Large vessels or pots used to hold Soma or other ritual substances. vāyavyāni: Strainers, used for filtering Soma or other liquids during rituals.
pūtabhṛcca̭ ma ādhavanīya̭śca ma
- pūtabhṛt: A vessel or carrier that holds purified offerings. ādhavanīyaḥ: A spoon used in rituals for pouring offerings into the sacred fire.
āgnīdhra-ñca me havirdhāna̭-ñca me
- āgnīdhraṃ: The fire altar or the priest responsible for maintaining the sacred fire. havirdhānam: The altar or place where offerings (havis) are made during the ritual.
gṛhāśca̭ me sada̭śca me puroḍāśāśca me
- gṛhāḥ: The ritual house or space where sacrifices and rituals are performed. sadaḥ: The sacred seat, often referring to the seat of the priests or the space reserved for rituals. puroḍāśaḥ: Sacrificial cakes offered during rituals, often made of rice or barley.
pacatāśca̭ me-'vabhṛthaśca̭ me svagākāraśca̭ me || 8||
- pacatāḥ: Cooked offerings, prepared as part of the sacrifice. avabhṛthaḥ: The final purification or bathing ceremony performed at the end of a ritual. svagākāraḥ: The invocation or chant for well-being and auspiciousness, often performed at the conclusion of a ritual.
9th Anuvaka
agniśca̭ me gharmaśca̭ me-'rkaśca̭ me
- agniḥ: The fire god, representing purification and energy. gharmaḥ: Warmth, often referring to heat from the sacrificial fire. ṛkaḥ: Light or radiance, possibly referring to the light of fire or the sun.
sūrya̭śca me prāṇaśca̭ me-'śvamedhaśca̭ me
- sūryaḥ: The Sun god, symbolizing life, vitality, and illumination. prāṇaḥ: The vital breath or life force, essential for life. aśvamedhaḥ: The Ashvamedha, a powerful Vedic horse sacrifice symbolizing sovereignty and abundance.
pṛthivī ca me-'di̭tiśca me diti̭śca me
- pṛthivī: The Earth, representing stability, fertility, and sustenance. aditiḥ: The mother of the gods, symbolizing infinite space, freedom, and support. ditiḥ: Diti, associated with material desires and the mother of demons.
dyauśca̭ me śakva̭rīraṅgula̭yo diśa̭śca me
- dyauḥ: The Sky, representing the celestial or heavenly realms. śakkvarīḥ: A meter used in Vedic hymns, symbolizing rhythm. aṅgulayaḥ: Fingers, often referring to precise actions during rituals. diśaḥ: The directions, representing orientation and guidance.
yajñena̭ kalpantāmṛkca̭ me
- ṛk: Refers to the Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedic scriptures.
sāma̭ ca me stoma̭śca me
- sāma: Refers to the Sama Veda, which is associated with melodies and music in the Vedic rituals. stomaḥ: Hymns of praise or eulogies.
yajṷśca me dīkṣā ca̭ me
- yajuḥ: Refers to the Yajur Veda, focusing on the prose mantras used in rituals. dīkṣā: Consecration or initiation, a purification ritual.
tapa̭śca ma ṛtuśca̭ me
- tapaḥ: Austerity, penance, or spiritual discipline. ṛtuḥ: Seasons, symbolizing the natural cycle and order.
vrata-ñca̭ me-'horātrayorvṛṣṭyā bṛ̭hadrathantare ca me
- vratam: Vows or observances, symbolizing discipline and dedication. ahorātrayoḥ: Day and night, representing the passage of time. vṛṣṭyā: Rain, symbolizing fertility and life-sustaining water. bṛhadrathantare: A great cycle or intermediary period, often referring to significant cosmic or ritual cycles.
yajñena̭ kalpetām || 9||
- yajñena kalpetām: May these be accomplished or fulfilled through the power of sacrifice.
10th Anuvaka
garbhāśca me vatsāśca̭ me
- garbhāḥ: Pregnancies or unborn offspring, symbolizing fertility. vatsāḥ: Calves, representing young animals and abundance in livestock.
tryavi̭śca me tryavīca̭ me
- tryaviḥ: A male that produces or accompanies triplets (usually cattle). tryavī: A female that gives birth to triplets, symbolizing abundance.
dityavāṭ ca̭ me dityauhī ca̭ me
- dityavāṭ: A male that produces or is associated with quadruplets. dityauhī: A female that gives birth to quadruplets.
pañcā̭viśca me pañcāvī ca̭ me
- pañcāviḥ: A male producing or accompanying quintuplets. pañcāvī: A female that bears quintuplets.
trivatsaśca̭ me trivatsā ca̭ me
- trivatsaḥ: A three-year-old male, especially a bull or ox. trivatsā: A three-year-old female, symbolizing strength and maturity in livestock.
turyavāṭ ca̭ me turyauhī ca̭ me
- turyavāṭ: A four-year-old male. turyauhī: A four-year-old female.
paṣṭhavāṭ ca̭ me paṣṭhauhī ca̭ ma
- paṣṭhavāṭ: A six-year-old male. paṣṭhauhī: A six-year-old female.
ukṣā ca̭ me vaśā ca̭ ma
- ukṣā: A bull, symbolizing strength and virility. vaśā: A cow, symbolizing nurturing and abundance.
ṛṣabhaśca̭ me vehacca̭ me-'naḍvāñca me
- ṛṣabhaḥ: A bull, representing leadership and fertility. vehacca: A powerful or strong male. naḍvāñ: A bull, possibly referring to a domesticated or serviceable one.
dhenuśca̭ ma āyṷryajñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- dhenuḥ: A milking cow, representing sustenance and wealth. āyuḥ: Life or longevity. yajñena kalpatām: May it be fulfilled through sacrifice or ritual offerings.
prāṇo yajñena̭ kalpatāmapāno yajñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- prāṇaḥ: Breath or vital force. apānaḥ: Exhalation or outward breath. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.
vyāno yajñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- vyānaḥ: The vital energy that governs the circulation of energy in the body. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.
cakṣṷryajñena̭ kalpatāg śrotraṃ̭-ya~jñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- cakṣuḥ: Eyes or vision. śrotraṃ: Ears or hearing. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice.
mano̭ yajñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- manaḥ: Mind or thought. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.
vāgyajñena̭ kalpatāmātmā yajñena̭ kalpatāṃ
- vāk: Speech. ātmā: The soul or self. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice.
yajño yajñena̭ kalpatām || 10||
- yajñaḥ: Sacrifice or ritual offering. yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or offerings.
11th Anuvaka
ekā̭ ca me tisraśca̭ me
- ekā: One. tisraḥ: Three.
pañca̭ ca me sapta ca̭ me
- pañca: Five. sapta: Seven.
nava̭ ca ma ekā̭daśa ca me
- nava: Nine. ekādaśa: Eleven.
trayo̭daśa ca me pañca̭daśa ca me
- trayodaśa: Thirteen. pañcadaśa: Fifteen.
saptada̭śa ca me nava̭daśa ca ma
- saptadaśa: Seventeen. navadaśa: Nineteen.
eka̭vigṃśatiśca me trayo̭vigṃśatiśca me
- ekavigͫśati: Twenty-one. trayovigͫśati: Twenty-three.
pañca̭vigṃśatiśca me saptavigṃ̭śatiśca me
- pañcavigͫśati: Twenty-five. saptavigͫśati: Twenty-seven.
nava̭vigṃśatiśca ma eka̭trigṃśacca me
- navavigͫśati: Twenty-nine. ekatrigͫśa: Thirty-one.
traya̭strigṃśacca me cata̭sraśca me-'ṣṭau ca̭ me
- trayastrigͫśa: Thirty-three. catasraḥ: Four. aṣṭau: Eight.
dvāda̭śa ca me ṣoḍa̭śa ca me
- dvādaśa: Twelve. ṣoḍaśa: Sixteen.
vigṃśatiśca̭ me catṷrvigṃśatiśca me-'ṣṭāvigṃ̭śatiśca me
- vigͫśati: Twenty. caturvigͫśati: Twenty-four. aṣṭāvigͫśati: Twenty-eight.
dvātrigṃ̭śacca me ṣaṭ-trigṃ̭śacca me
- dvātrigͫśa: Thirty-two. ṣaṭtrigͫśa: Thirty-six.
catvārigṃśacca̭ me catṷścatvārigṃśacca me-'ṣṭāca̭tvārigṃśacca me
- catvarigͫśa: Forty. catuścatvārigͫśa: Forty-four. aṣṭācatvārigͫśa: Forty-eight.
vāja̭śca prasavaścā̭pijaśca
- vājaḥ: Strength, energy, or vigor. prasavaḥ: Progeny, offspring, or fertility. āpijaḥ: The ability to act or perform.
kratṷśca suva̭śca mūrdhā ca
- kratuḥ: Willpower or resolution. suvaḥ: Heaven, the celestial realm. mūrdhā: The head or summit, the highest point.
vyaśni̭yaścāntyāyanaścāntya̭śca
- vyaśniyaḥ: Pervasiveness, spread over everything. antyāyanaḥ: The final resting place or end destination. antyaḥ: The end or ultimate.
bhauvanaśca bhuva̭naścādhi̭patiśca || 11||
- bhauvanaḥ: Prosperity or well-being in the world. bhuvanaḥ: The world or realm. adhipatiḥ: Lordship or sovereignty.
Shanti Mantra
oṃ iḍā̭ devahū-rmanṷryajñanī-rbṛhaspati̭rukthāmadāni̭
- oṃ: the sacred syllable Om iḍā: Ida, the goddess of devotion / invoker of gods devahūḥ: one who invokes the gods manuḥ: Manu, the progenitor of mankind yajñanīḥ: institutor or leader of sacrifice bṛhaspatiḥ: Brihaspati, lord of prayer and speech ukthāmadāni: exhilarating hymns of praise
śagṃsiṣadviśvḙ devā-ssūktavācaḥ pṛthi̭vimātarmā
- śaṃsiṣat: may (he/they) proclaim or sing viśve devāḥ: all the gods sūktavācaḥ: those of auspicious/good speech pṛthivī: the earth mātā: mother
mā̭ higṃsīrmadhṷ maniṣye madhṷ janiṣye
- mā hiṃsīḥ: do not harm / injure me madhu: honey, sweetness, bliss maniṣye: I shall think / meditate upon janiṣye: I shall be born / come into being
madhṷ vakṣyāmi madhṷ vadiṣyāmi
- madhu: sweetness, honey, bliss vakṣyāmi: I shall speak / carry vadiṣyāmi: I shall declare / proclaim
madhṷmatī-ndevebhyo vācamudyāsagṃśuśrūṣeṇyām
- madhumatīm: full of sweetness, honey-sweet devebhyaḥ: to / for the gods vācam: speech, word udyāsam: may I utter / speak forth śuśrūṣeṇyām: worthy of being heard, fit to be listened to
manuṣyebhyastaṃ
- manuṣyebhyaḥ: to / for human beings, mankind tam: that (same speech)
mā̭ devā a̭vantu śobhāyai̭ pitaro-'nṷmadantu ||
- mā: me devāḥ: the gods avantu: may they protect / favour śobhāyai: for glory / brilliance / auspiciousness pitaraḥ: the forefathers, ancestors anumadantu: may they rejoice in approval / be pleased
oṃ śānti-śśānti-śśāntiḥ̭ ||
- oṃ: the sacred syllable Om śāntiḥ: peace, tranquility (repeated three times to invoke peace at the physical, mental, and spiritual levels)