Sukta 36
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition
Devata: Vaiśvānara (Agni as lord of ṛta’s light)
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (probable)
Mantras
Mantra 1
वैश्वानरः। वऋ॒तावा॑नं वैश्वान॒रमृ॒तस्य॒ ज्योति॑ष॒स्पति॑म्। अज॑स्रं घ॒र्ममी॑महे
Vaiśvānara—him, rich in ṛta, Vaiśvānara, lord of the light of Order—unceasing heat and glow we crave and supplicate.
Mantra 2
स विश्वा॑ प्रति॑ चाक्लृप ऋ॒तूंरुत् सृ॑जते व॒शी। य॒ज्ञस्य॒ वय॑ उत्ति॒रन्
He, the controller, hath set in order all things in due response; in accord with Ṛta he sendeth forth the seasons, having borne the Sacrifice’s vital strength across (to its fulfilment).
Mantra 3
अ॒ग्निः परे॑षु॒ धाम॑सु॒ कामो॑ भू॒तस्य॒ भव्य॑स्य । स॒म्राडेको॒ वि रा॑जति
Agni, in the farther abodes, and Kāma of what is and what shall be—one universal Sovereign—shineth forth in kingly splendour.
Frequently Asked Questions
It asks for ajasra gharma—continuous protective warmth—and for the illuminating order of ṛta that keeps life and ritual from falling into disorder.
Ṛta is right order; ṛtu is right timing (seasons). The hymn treats Agni as the power that aligns timing with order so actions ripen properly and rites succeed.
Recite it facing a steady flame (lamp or fire), optionally offer a little ghee, and set the intention for warmth, steadiness, and the smooth completion of your work or worship.
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