Dashati 14
UttarārcikaPrapathaka 6Dashati 143 Mantras

Dashati 14

Agni as the divinely installed Hotṛ who empowers sacrifice and grants victory and sustenance

Deity

Agni

Melodic Character

Invocatory and energizing with a martial-prosperity tone (victory/prize motifs)

Rishi Family

R̥ṣi attribution is not provided in the input; the diction is standard Agni-stuti style emphasizing hotṛtva and prosperity motifs rather than a distinctive family signature.

Agni ist der von den Göttern eingesetzte Hotṛ, der maßgebende Priester in den menschlichen Opfern: er stärkt das Opfer und führt es zum Ziel. Man ruft ihn um tätige Hilfe an – um Antrieb und Schutz, um Beistand in Kämpfen und um das Erringen von Preis und Sieg. Er verleiht Nahrung, Reichtum und dauerndes Gedeihen; der Erfolg entsteht durch das rechte Zusammenwirken der Priester und der Gemeinschaft.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It presents Agni as the Hotṛ of all sacrifices—installed by the gods among humans—and asks him to turn ritual effort into victory, prizes, and lasting nourishment.

These images point to both real-world success and ritual success: Agni’s favor helps one overcome obstacles and attain the ‘prize’ of prosperity and sacrificial fruit.

Sāyaṇa’s sense is that the human Hotṛ and other priests succeed because Agni is the true divine priest present in the fire; correct officiation becomes effective through him.