Dashati 10
Agni as the effective, heaven-reaching stotra-fire who grants yajña-born wealth, vitality, and protection
Agni
Bright upward-striving and protective—praise that aims ‘heaven-touching’ (divispṛś) and warding-off
The dashati is primarily Agneya in selection (often mixed-source in Sāma anthologies); only the Savitṛ-Gāyatrī has a stable traditional attribution to Viśvāmitra.
Applicable within Soma-yajña stotra cycles where Agni-related sāmans support consecration protection and successful offering; also usable in non-Soma agnihotra-style praise as a stotra set.
Mantras
Mantra 1
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
We meditate upon that most excellent and adorable effulgence of the divine Savitṛ; may he stimulate our understandings.
Mantra 2
सोमानां स्वरणं कृणुहि ब्रह्मणस्पते कक्षीवन्तं य औशिजः
O Brahmaṇaspati, accomplish for us the due intonation (and right condition) of the Soma-juices, as did Kakṣīvant, the son of Uśij.
Mantra 3
अग्न आयूंषि पवसे आ सुवोर्जं इषं च नः आरे बाधस्व दुच्छुनाम्
Agni, as thou shinest forth in purity, bestow upon us length of days, celestial vigour and food; drive far away our misfortunes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because Agni is treated as the ritual power that makes the sung stotra effective (sidhram), carries offerings to the gods, and returns blessings like wealth, vitality, and protection.
It supplies the inner side of the rite: Savitṛ’s ‘bharga’ is contemplated so that the sacrificer’s understanding (dhī) is impelled, supporting correct performance and fruitful results.
It means removing misfortunes and obstacles—especially those that hinder sacrifice (antarāya)—so the chant and offering proceed safely and successfully.