Mantra 3
Agni as the manifest, wise carrier of oblations, leading the rite toward Indra’s universal sovereignty
भगो न चित्रो अग्निर्महोनां दधाति रत्नम्
bhago na citro agnirmahonāṃ dadhāti ratnam
bhago1 na1 citro2 agnir2 mahonāṃ2 dadhāti2 ratnam2
भगा-सम तेजस्वी अग्नि, महानों का भी धन—रत्न-रूप संपदा—यजमान/उपासक को प्रदान करता है।
bhagaḥ | na | citraḥ | agniḥ | mahonām | dadhāti | ratnam
Agneya (generic Sāman setting; specific tune not stated in input)
{ "prastava": "o / hā (light prelude)", "udgitha": "bhago na citro agnir mahonāṃ", "pratihara": "dadhāti (responsive affirmation)", "upadrava": "ratnam", "nidhana": "ho-i / o (gratitude-like close)", "structure_notes": "A natural melodic ‘shine’ is placed on citro; ratnam often serves as the cadence word with gentle prolongation.", "singer_assignments": "Standard five-part distribution; ensemble nidhana can emphasize the ‘receipt’ of treasure." }
{ "gloss_summary": "Sāyaṇa interprets ratna as sacrificial reward—wealth, cattle, prosperity—arising from correct worship; the Bhaga comparison highlights Agni’s allotting/distributing function in the yajña economy.", "ritual_interpretation": "The mantra supports the expectation of fruit from properly performed offering and chant—Agni ‘places’ the reward for the sacrificer.", "theological_insight": "Prosperity is framed as ordered distribution (Bhaga) mediated by transformative fire (Agni), aligning material boon with ritual righteousness.", "etymology_highlights": "ratna ‘treasure/prize’; dadhāti from √dhā ‘to place’; Bhaga as ‘portion/share’ giver." }