Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 35
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
अग्निर्मुखं यस्य तु जातवेदा जात: क्रियाकाण्डनिमित्तजन्मा । अन्त:समुद्रेऽनुपचन्स्वधातून् प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ३५ ॥
agnir mukhaṁ yasya tu jāta-vedā jātaḥ kriyā-kāṇḍa-nimitta-janmā antaḥ-samudre ’nupacan sva-dhātūn prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ
Ang Apoy na si Jātaveda, na isinilang upang tumanggap ng mga handog sa mga ritwal na yajña, ay ang bibig ng Kataas-taasang Panginoon. Siya rin ang apoy sa kailaliman ng dagat na lumilikha ng yaman, at ang apoy sa tiyan na tumutunaw ng pagkain at lumilikha ng mga katas para sa pag-iingat ng katawan. Nawa’y malugod sa amin ang Panginoong makapangyarihan sa lahat.
FAQs
This verse describes Agni (Jātavedā) as the Lord’s “mouth,” indicating that sacrificial offerings and ritual fire function as a divine channel under the Supreme’s control.
In their prayers, the devas acknowledge that even ritual systems and their presiding powers arise from and operate by the Supreme Lord, so they seek His favor rather than relying on their own strength.
It teaches reverence for sacred discipline while remembering the ultimate source—offer all actions as service to the Supreme, recognizing that nature and its powers work under His energy.