अथर्ववेद काण्ड २ सूक्त २.६ — अग्नि स्तुति

अथर्ववेद — काण्ड २, सूक्त २.६
(अग्नि — सौभाग्य, तेज और विजय हेतु प्रार्थना)

मन्त्र १

मन्त्र:
समास्त्वाग्न ऋतवो वर्धयन्तु संवत्सरा ऋषयो यानि सत्या ।
सं दिव्येन दीदिहि रोचनेन विश्वा आ भाहि प्रदिशश्चतस्रः ॥

Word by Word:
समाः = वर्ष
ऋतवः = ऋतुएँ
वर्धयन्तु = बढ़ाएँ
संवत्सराः = वर्ष चक्र
दीदिहि = प्रकाशित हो
रोचनेन = प्रकाश से
प्रदिशः = दिशाएँ
चतस्रः = चारों

हिंदी अर्थ:
हे अग्ने! सत्य ऋषियों द्वारा मान्य वर्ष और ऋतुएँ तुम्हें बढ़ाएँ। तुम दिव्य प्रकाश से प्रकाशित होकर चारों दिशाओं में प्रकाश फैलाओ।

English Explanation:
This mantra invokes Agni as the ever-growing cosmic principle sustained by time itself — seasons and years. Agni here is not merely physical fire but the principle of divine illumination that evolves through cycles of time (ṛtu and saṃvatsara). The seers (ṛṣis) who perceive truth sustain this sacred fire through knowledge and ritual continuity. “Shine with celestial radiance and illumine the four directions” suggests expansion of consciousness into all spatial dimensions. Philosophically, Agni represents awareness that grows through disciplined living aligned with cosmic rhythm. When inner fire harmonizes with temporal order, life becomes luminous and purposeful. Thus, the verse connects cosmology, spirituality, and human growth in one integrated vision.

मन्त्र २

मन्त्र:
सं चेध्यस्वाग्ने प्र च वर्धयेममुच्च तिष्ठ महते सौभगाय ।
मा ते रिषन्न् उपसत्तारो अग्ने ब्रह्माणस्ते यशसः सन्तु मान्ये ॥

Word by Word:
चेध्यस्व = प्रज्वलित हो
वर्धयेम = हम बढ़ाएँ
उच्च तिष्ठ = ऊँचा उठो
सौभगाय = सौभाग्य हेतु
उपसत्तारः = उपासक
यशसः = यशस्वी

हिंदी अर्थ:
हे अग्ने! प्रज्वलित हो और हम तुम्हें बढ़ाएँ। महान सौभाग्य के लिए ऊँचे उठो। तुम्हारे उपासक सुरक्षित रहें और यशस्वी बनें।

English Explanation:
The mantra emphasizes mutual nourishment between devotee and divine fire — “ignite yourself, and we shall also cause you to grow.” This reciprocity reflects Vedic ritual philosophy: divine energy expands when humans align through right action (karma) and sacred speech (brahman). Rising upward signifies transcendence toward prosperity (saubhaga), not merely material fortune but holistic well-being. The protection of worshippers suggests that spiritual illumination safeguards ethical and intellectual integrity. In deeper interpretation, Agni symbolizes aspiration. When aspiration is consciously cultivated, it elevates life toward excellence and honor. Thus, the verse encodes the psychology of disciplined growth and collective upliftment.

मन्त्र ३

मन्त्र:
त्वामग्ने वृणते ब्राह्मणा इमे शिवो अग्ने संवरणे भवा नः ।
सपत्नहाग्ने अभिमातिजिद्भव स्वे गये जागृह्यप्रयुच्छन् ॥

Word by Word:
वृणते = चुनते हैं
ब्राह्मणाः = ज्ञानीजन
शिवः = मंगलकारी
सपत्नहा = शत्रुनाशक
अभिमातिजित् = विरोधी विजेता
जागृह्य = जागृत रहकर

हिंदी अर्थ:
हे अग्ने! ज्ञानीजन तुम्हें चुनते हैं। तुम हमारे लिए मंगलकारी बनो। शत्रुओं का नाश करने वाले और विरोधियों पर विजय पाने वाले बनो। हमारे गृह में सदैव जागृत रहो।

English Explanation:
Here Agni is consciously chosen by the learned — indicating that spiritual fire is embraced through discernment, not blind faith. Agni becomes auspicious (śiva) and protective. “Destroyer of rivals” may symbolize conquering inner enemies — doubt, fear, inertia. To remain awake in one’s dwelling implies sustained awareness in daily life. The Vedic householder ideal integrates spirituality into domestic existence. Thus Agni stands as vigilance, clarity, and protective wisdom residing at the heart of human community.

मन्त्र ४

मन्त्र:
क्षत्रेणाग्ने स्वेन सं रभस्व मित्रेणाग्ने मित्रधा यतस्व ।
सजातानां मध्यमेष्ठा राज्ञामग्ने विहव्यो दीदिहीह ॥

Word by Word:
क्षत्रेण = शक्ति से
मित्रेण = मित्रभाव से
सजातानाम् = अपने लोगों में
राज्ञाम् = राजाओं के बीच
दीदिहि = प्रकाशमान हो

हिंदी अर्थ:
हे अग्ने! अपनी शक्ति से सक्रिय हो और मित्रभाव से कार्य करो। अपने लोगों के मध्य और राजाओं के बीच प्रकाशमान रहो।

English Explanation:
This mantra integrates power (kṣatra) and friendship (mitra). True strength must be balanced with harmony. Agni is invoked as central radiance among leaders and community. Politically and socially, it suggests ethical governance guided by enlightened force. Spiritually, it reflects balance between authority and compassion. The luminous fire in the center symbolizes guiding intelligence in society and within the self.

मन्त्र ५

मन्त्र:
अति निहो अति सृधोऽत्यचित्तीरति द्विषः ।
विश्वा ह्यग्ने दुरिता तर त्वमथास्मभ्यं सहवीरं रयिं दाः ॥

Word by Word:
अति = पार करो
द्विषः = शत्रु
दुरिता = पाप / कष्ट
तर = पार कराओ
रयिम् = संपत्ति
सहवीरम् = वीर पुत्रों सहित

हिंदी अर्थ:
हे अग्ने! शत्रुओं और कष्टों को पार करा। सभी पापों से हमें उबारो और हमें वीर संतानों सहित समृद्धि प्रदान करो।

English Explanation:
The final mantra is a prayer for transcendence over hostility, misfortune, and moral error. Agni becomes the guide across adversity. “Sahavīraṃ rayim” — wealth accompanied by heroic strength — indicates prosperity rooted in courage and virtue. In philosophical understanding, crossing difficulties symbolizes spiritual evolution beyond ignorance. Agni as inner light enables resilience, ethical clarity, and enduring abundance.