Sukta 61
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (specific r̥ṣi not supplied in the input)
Devata: Agni (as tapas-bearer)
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (likely; Atharvanic homa-formulas commonly in anuṣṭubh)
Dieser kurze atharvanische Hymnus behandelt Agni als Träger und Erzeuger von tapas (Hitze, disziplinierte Potenz) und nutzt die Feuer-„Technik“ des Aufheizens, um innere Kraft hervorzubringen. Indem die Ausführenden tapas durch Agni entfachen, erstreben sie paustika-Gewinne — āyus (langes Leben), medhā (klare Einsicht/Intelligenz) und eine günstige Stellung in śruti/Ruhm —, gesichert durch aufmerksames Hören und rechte rituelle Sammlung.
Mantras
Mantra 1
तपः। यद॑ग्ने॒ तप॑सा॒ तप॑ उपत॒प्याम॑हे॒ तपः॑ । प्रि॒याः श्रु॒तस्य॑ भूया॒स्मायु॑ष्मन्तः सुमे॒धसः॑
Tapas. Wenn wir, o Agni, mit Tapas den Tapas entfachen — ja, ihn als Tapas erhitzen —, mögen wir der heiligen Kunde (Śruti) lieb sein, langlebig und von guter Einsicht.
Mantra 2
अग्ने॒ तप॑स्तप्यामह॒ उप॑ तप्यामहे॒ तपः॑ । श्रु॒तानि॑ शृ॒ण्वन्तो॑ व॒यमायु॑ष्मन्तः सुमे॒धसः॑
O Agni, Tapas üben wir; Tapas erhitzen wir weiter. Indem wir die heiligen Worte hören, mögen wir langlebig sein und von guter Einsicht.
Frequently Asked Questions
It asks Agni to intensify tapas (transformative heat/discipline) so the reciters become long-lived (āyus), clear-minded (sumeḍhas/medhā), and favored in sacred hearing and good repute (śruti/śruta).
Both senses are present, but the hymn emphasizes a fire-centered technology: tapas as heat generated through Agni and disciplined practice, yielding tangible paustika benefits like longevity and sharpened understanding.
It can be recited while kindling or tending a fire (homa/household Agni), especially before study or recitation, focusing on steady attention and ‘heating up’ resolve so that learning and mental clarity increase along with vitality.
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