Shloka 76
Devatā-Pratiṣṭhā: Maṇḍapa Construction, Dikpāla Worship, Kalaśa-Abhiṣeka, Nyāsa and Homa Procedures
एवमुत्पादितो वह्निः सर्वकर्मसु सिद्धिदः / पूजयित्वा ततो वह्निं कुण्डेषु विहरेत्तथा
evamutpādito vahniḥ sarvakarmasu siddhidaḥ / pūjayitvā tato vahniṃ kuṇḍeṣu viharettathā
Thus kindled, the sacred fire (vahni) becomes the bestower of success in all rites. Having worshipped that fire, one should then proceed as prescribed with the kuṇḍas, the ritual fire-pits.
Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Agni, properly established, becomes the dependable instrument of success; worship precedes utilization.
Vedantic Theme: Devatā-bhāva in karma: honoring the sacred principle within the instrument/action reduces egoic doership.
Application: Consecrate your tools/processes (through respect and care) before relying on them; maintain them as ‘living supports’ of your work.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: yajña-śālā with multiple kuṇḍas
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48.72-75 (preparation, inspection, oblations, pūrṇāhuti leading to established fire)
FAQs
This verse states that properly kindled and worshipped Agni becomes the source of success (siddhi) for all ritual actions, implying correctness and sanctity of the rite depend on fire established in the right way.
It reinforces the Purana’s ritual framework: spiritual and dharmic outcomes are supported by precise observance—here, by establishing Agni and then conducting rites in the designated kuṇḍas.
Approach any sacred practice with proper preparation, reverence, and method—whether a traditional homa or a simplified daily offering—so the action is performed with discipline and intention.