Sukta 28
Devata: Svasti (Auspiciousness) and the Devās (collective gods) as acceptors of yajña.
Ye ek chhota mantra hai jo yajna ke saaman ko saaf aur safe banata hai. Isme Veda gyaan, lakdi phaadne ka tool, kulhaadi, aur yajna ki jagah sab ko shant kiya jaata hai. Mantra kehta hai ki in cheezon mein koi galti ya dikkat na aaye. Har cheez par svasti yani achhi safety lagayi jaati hai taaki koi risk na ho. Aisa karke yajna ki taiyari mein koi problem nahi aati. Aakhir mein devtaon se praarthana hai ki woh yajna ko accept karein. Devta jo yajna se pyaar karte hain woh is bhog ko khush hoke lein.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is used to bless the practical setup of a sacrifice—especially the altar-space (vedi) and the tools used to prepare fuel and materials—so the rite proceeds safely and successfully.
Because these are high-risk, essential implements in yajña preparation (cutting and splitting wood). The mantra places ‘svasti’ on them to prevent mishap and ritual defect while preparing the offering-fire setup.
No. The verse itself focuses on consecrating knowledge, tools, and altar through recitation; the only ‘materials’ implied are the implements and the oblation (havis) used in the sacrifice.
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