Shloka 2
अग्नियज्ञ-देवयज्ञ-ब्रह्मयज्ञ-गुरुपूजा-क्रमनिरूपणम् / Ordering and Definitions of Agniyajña, Devayajña, Brahmayajña, and Guru-Pūjā
सूत उवाच । अग्नौ जुहोति यद्द्रव्यमग्नियज्ञः स उच्यते । ब्रह्मचर्याश्रमस्थानां समिदाधानमेव हि
sūta uvāca | agnau juhoti yaddravyamagniyajñaḥ sa ucyate | brahmacaryāśramasthānāṃ samidādhānameva hi
Sinabi ni Sūta: “Anumang bagay na inihahandog sa banal na apoy ay tinatawag na Agni-yajña, ang sakripisyong apoy. Tunay, para sa mga nananatili sa āśrama ng brahmacarya, ang pangunahing pagtalima ay ang paglalagay ng mga patpat na panggatong na samidh sa apoy.”
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
Significance: Defines outer yajña as disciplined action (kriyā) that purifies the paśu and prepares for Śiva-oriented worship.
Type: rudram
FAQs
It defines Agni-yajña as the act of offering into fire and highlights brahmacarya as a disciplined life where simple, steady observances (like samidh offering) cultivate purity, self-restraint, and readiness for Shiva-worship and liberating knowledge.
In the Vidyeśvara context, outer rites support inner devotion: Agni-yajña and brahmacarya purify the devotee so that Linga-upāsanā (Saguna Shiva worship) becomes focused, sattvic, and capable of leading toward Shiva’s grace.
A basic daily rite for brahmacārins is samidh-ādhāna—placing fuel-sticks into the consecrated fire with reverence; as a takeaway, it implies maintaining disciplined conduct and regular sacred practice alongside Shiva-mantra and worship.