Sukta 32
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (edition-dependent Anukramaṇī attribution).
Devata: Agni (implied by āhuti-vṛdh and approach to the oblation-fed power), or a generalized life-bestower.
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (common in āyuṣya formulae; edition-dependent).
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recited to obtain dīrghāyus—long life—by approaching the oblation-strengthened sacred power (commonly understood as Agni) with reverence.
The epithet āhuti-vṛdh (“grown by oblations”) naturally points to Agni, who is strengthened by offerings in the household fire and can then bestow vitality and duration.
No. The core rite is minimal: focused recitation and, ideally, a small ghee āhuti into a clean domestic flame, accompanied by a clear intention for long life.