Dashati 7
UttarārcikaPrapathaka 8Dashati 73 Mantras

Dashati 7

Agni as the sovereign of sacrifice (yajña-samrāṭ) and the energizing divine powers that make the rite fruitful

Deity

Agni

Melodic Character

Bright forward-driving praise—processional and triumphant suited to ‘calling in’ deities and affirming ritual sovereignty

Rishi Family

Ṛṣi and chandas are not provided; identification requires tracing each mantra to its Ṛgvedic source and consulting the Sāmavedic anukramaṇī for this arcikā/prapāṭhaka location.

Agni dipuji sebagai raja dan penguasa korban (yajña-samrāṭ), yang memimpin upacara dan membawa persembahan. Aśvin dipanggil agar segera hadir sebagai penolong yang membawa kebaikan serta penemu kekayaan. Indra digembirakan dan dikuatkan oleh Soma sehingga melepaskan harta yang besar; Soma tersirat sebagai persembahan yang menambah daya Indra. Keseluruhan rangkaian menegaskan teologi ritual: seruan → kehadiran → penguatan → anugerah, dengan hasil berupa kekayaan, ternak, dan kemakmuran yang meluas.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

The simile highlights Agni’s fitness and splendour in the rite—like a decorated steed ready for procession—while stressing his role as the sovereign presence guiding the sacrifice.

It describes the Aśvins as ‘born of/connected with the waters,’ emphasizing their swift, life-giving arrival and their power to aid the sacrificer and bring wealth.

The repeated “sam” conveys completeness and totality: Indra sets things fully in order and shakes forth abundant riches, especially after being exhilarated by Soma.