Shloka 33
Satī at Dakṣa’s Sacrifice: Condemnation of Blasphemy and Voluntary Departure by Yoga-Fire
अध्वर्युणा हूयमाने देवा उत्पेतुरोजसा । ऋभवो नाम तपसा सोमं प्राप्ता: सहस्रश: ॥ ३३ ॥
adhvaryuṇā hūyamāne devā utpetur ojasā ṛbhavo nāma tapasā somaṁ prāptāḥ sahasraśaḥ
As the adhvaryu poured oblations into the sacrificial fire, the devas at once manifested by their mighty ojas. The demigods known as the Ṛbhus, having gained strength from Soma through austerity, appeared in many thousands.
It is stated here that many thousands of demigods named Ṛbhus became manifested because of the oblations offered in the fire and the chanting of the hymns from the Yajur Veda. Brāhmaṇas like Bhṛgu Muni were so powerful that they could create such powerful demigods simply by chanting the Vedic mantras. Vedic mantras are still available, but the chanters are not. By chanting Vedic mantras or chanting the Gāyatrī or ṛg-mantra one can attain the results one desires. In the present Age of Kali it is recommended by Lord Caitanya that simply by chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa one can attain all perfection.
FAQs
The Ṛbhus are exalted divine artisans/sages famed for their tapasya; by austerity they are described here as attaining Soma abundantly.
The adhvaryu is the priest who performs the practical sacrificial actions—especially offering oblations—by which the devas are invoked and pleased.
It highlights that sincere discipline (tapasya) and properly offered worship bring spiritual strength—encouraging regular sādhana done with reverence and steadiness.