Rig Veda Sukta 20
Mandala 5Sukta 204 Mantras

Sukta 20

Sukta 5.20

Rishi

Atri (Ātreya)

Devata

Agni

Chandas

Gayatri (probable for RV 5.20.1; exact syllable-count not computed here)

This brief Agni-hymn of the Atri seers invokes Agni as the bestower of a wealth that is truly “worth hearing of” and aligned with the gods. It chooses Agni as the Hotṛ—ancient, foremost in sacrifice—who perfects dakṣa (right skill/discerning power) and leads the worshipper into ṛta-grounded prosperity, light (cows/rays), and heroic strength.

Recitation with translationRig Veda 5.20

Mantras

Mantra 1

यमग्ने वाजसातम त्वं चिन्मन्यसे रयिम् । तं नो गीर्भिः श्रवाय्यं देवत्रा पनया युजम् ॥

अग्नि, जो धन तुम अपने हिसाब से सबसे अच्छा समझो, वो हमे दे दो। हमारी दुआ से वो धन आए जो लोग सुनने के लायेक हो। वो धन देवताओं के साथ जुड़ा हो और खुशी भरा हो।

Mantra 2

ये अग्ने नेरयन्ति ते वृद्धा उग्रस्य शवसः । अप द्वेषो अप ह्वरोऽन्यव्रतस्य सश्चिरे ॥

अग्नि, जो लोग तुम्हे आगे नहीं बढ़ाते, वो तुम्हारी ताकत के बावजूद भी पीछे रह जाते हैं। उनमे नफरत आ जाती है, उनका रास्ता सीधा नहीं रहता। वो दूसरे के धरम पे चलने लगते हैं।

Mantra 3

होतारं त्वा वृणीमहेऽग्ने दक्षस्य साधनम् । यज्ञेषु पूर्व्यं गिरा प्रयस्वन्तो हवामहे ॥

हम तुम्हे अपना पुजारी चुनते हैं, अग्नि। तुम वो हो जो सही तरीके से सब कुछ सिद्ध करते हो। यज्ञ में हम तुम्हे पुराना गुरु मान के बुलाते हैं। दिल से पूजा करते हैं और तुम्हे आवाज़ देते हैं।

Mantra 4

इत्था यथा त ऊतये सहसावन्दिवेदिवे । राय ऋताय सुक्रतो गोभिः ष्याम सधमादो वीरैः स्याम सधमादः ॥

अग्नि, तुम्हारी मदद से हम रोज़ धन पाएं। वो धन सही रास्ते से आए, सही दिमाग से मिले। हम गायों और वीरों के साथ खुश रहें। सब मिलकर खुशी मनाएं।

Frequently Asked Questions

It asks Agni to bring the best kind of wealth—famous and worthy—together with daily protection, strength, and prosperity that follows ṛta (truth and right order).

Hotṛ is the priestly power of Agni that calls the gods and carries offerings upward. Saying “we choose” means the worshippers consciously establish Agni as the leading force that makes the sacrifice effective.

Sadhamāda is shared sacred delight—being together in a harmonious, blessed enjoyment that comes from successful worship, prosperity, and divine support.

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