Mantra 3

Agneya (generic Sāman setting; specific tune not stated in input)

{ "prastava": "o / hā (light prelude)", "udgitha": "bhago na citro agnir mahonāṃ", "pratihara": "dadhāti (responsive affirmation)", "upadrava": "ratnam", "nidhana": "ho-i / o (gratitude-like close)", "structure_notes": "A natural melodic ‘shine’ is placed on citro; ratnam often serves as the cadence word with gentle prolongation.", "singer_assignments": "Standard five-part distribution; ensemble nidhana can emphasize the ‘receipt’ of treasure." }

{ "gloss_summary": "Sāyaṇa interprets ratna as sacrificial reward—wealth, cattle, prosperity—arising from correct worship; the Bhaga comparison highlights Agni’s allotting/distributing function in the yajña economy.", "ritual_interpretation": "The mantra supports the expectation of fruit from properly performed offering and chant—Agni ‘places’ the reward for the sacrificer.", "theological_insight": "Prosperity is framed as ordered distribution (Bhaga) mediated by transformative fire (Agni), aligning material boon with ritual righteousness.", "etymology_highlights": "ratna ‘treasure/prize’; dadhāti from √dhā ‘to place’; Bhaga as ‘portion/share’ giver." }