Rig Veda Sukta 25
Mandala 3Sukta 255 Mantras

Sukta 25

Sukta 3.25

Rishi

Viśvāmitra Gāthina (attributed for RV 3.25)

Devata

Agni

Chandas

Triṣṭubh (probable; requires metrical verification on full hymn)

这首简短的阿耆尼赞歌将火神描绘为天之子、地上具身的临在;他是全知的祭司,能在祭祀中正确安置诸神。诗中称颂阿耆尼为普遍而不死的光辉,因虔敬的礼敬而增长;当他在“众水之间”被点燃时,便扩展并守护人类共同生活的座席与居处。

Mantras

Mantra 1

अग्ने दिवः सूनुरसि प्रचेतास्तना पृथिव्या उत विश्ववेदाः । ऋधग्देवाँ इह यजा चिकित्वः ॥

阿耆尼啊,你是天之子,先知者;以你的形体,你亦属大地,遍知者。凭你明辨的智慧,请在此依其正序、各按其分,祭献诸天神。

Mantra 2

अग्निः सनोति वीर्याणि विद्वान्त्सनोति वाजममृताय भूषन् । स नो देवाँ एह वहा पुरुक्षो ॥

阿耆尼(Agni),具知者,为我们赢得诸般英勇之力;他又为不死的广大扩展而赢得vāja(力之丰盈),以其火焰加以庄严。广居者啊,请为我们把诸天神带到此处,并引领他们进入我们的祭场。

Mantra 3

अग्निर्द्यावापृथिवी विश्वजन्ये आ भाति देवी अमृते अमूरः । क्षयन्वाजैः पुरुश्चन्द्रो नमोभिः ॥

阿耆尼为天与地而显耀,普遍而生,乃安立于不死者中的神圣威能,坚固不摇。居于诸般丰盈之中,多光辉者,由我们以恭敬的致敬与赞许之行而使之增长。

Mantra 4

अग्न इन्द्रश्च दाशुषो दुरोणे सुतावतो यज्ञमिहोप यातम् । अमर्धन्ता सोमपेयाय देवा ॥

阿耆尼与因陀罗啊,请到施献者的居所、在苏摩已榨之处,近临此间祭祀。诸神啊,永不失坠者,为饮苏摩而增盛强健。

Mantra 5

अग्ने अपां समिध्यसे दुरोणे नित्यः सूनो सहसो जातवेदः । सधस्थानि महयमान ऊती ॥

阿耆尼啊,你在众水之中、在家室(duróṇa)里被点燃;永恒者,力之子(sūnú sahasaḥ)、知生者(Jātavedas)。你使共同的安住处(sadhásthāni)广大而光盛,并以你的护佑与扶持之助(ūtí)加以扩展。

Frequently Asked Questions

It praises Agni as the wise sacrificial priest who connects Heaven and Earth, brings the gods to the rite in proper order, and protects and strengthens human life.

It highlights Agni’s twofold nature: his divine origin (linked to Heaven) and his tangible presence in the earthly fire that people kindle and rely upon.

It means Agni is invoked to conduct the sacrifice correctly—inviting and honoring each deity according to their distinct role, so the offering becomes complete and effective.

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