Questions tagged [agni]
Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि), is a Hindu deity, one of the most important of the Vedic gods. He is also known as God of Fire.
45
questions
1
vote
1answer
35 views
How to practise fire worship in modern times?
I tried to worship Pauranic gods like Shiva, Durga, Vishnu but it doesn't click with me. I am from a family of priests but we are modern and practise the rituals on special occasions only. Everywhere ...
3
votes
0answers
83 views
Who are the eight vasus?
The list of 33 types of gods in Hinduism comprises 12 Adityas, 8 vasus, among others.
The 12 Adityas are said to be sons of Aditi and include Varuna the water god, Vivasvan or Surya.
The 8 vasus ...
0
votes
1answer
75 views
Why was Agni eulogised as Lord of slayers of VRITRA in Rig Veda III.16.1?
Rig Veda III.16.1, dedicated to AGNI, says:
ayamaghniḥ suvīryasyeśe mahaḥ saubhaghasya | rāya īśe svapatyasya
ghomata īśe vṛtrahathānām ||
The translation of this mantra by H.H. Wilson(P.12) is ...
2
votes
1answer
95 views
Who was the Manu that Rig Veda referring to?
Rig Veda II.10.6 says
जञेया भागं सहसानो वरेण तवादूतासो मनुवद वदेम | अनूनमग्निं जुह्वा
वचस्या मधुप्र्चं धनसाजोहवीमि ||
jñeyā bhāghaṃ sahasāno vareṇa tvādūtāso manuvad vadema |
anūnamaghniṃ ...
2
votes
1answer
67 views
Why Rig Veda II.7.5 says that Agni was the descendant of Bharata?
Rig Veda II.7.5 says as follows:
तवं नो असि भारताग्ने वशाभिरुक्षभिः | अष्टापदीभिराहुतः ||
Translation of H.H. Wilson is as follows:
AGNI. descendant of Bharata, thou art entirely ours, when ...
3
votes
0answers
50 views
Are there other instances of agni-pariksha in vedic scriptures?
We all know the famous agni-pariksha of Srimati Sita Devi from Sri Valmiki Ramayana, so I was wondering are there any other instances of Agni-pariksha described in vedas, puranas or itihasas?
4
votes
2answers
121 views
Did Agni take incarnation among men as per Rig Veda II.4.2?
Rig Veda II.4 is dedicated to Agni. RV II.4.2 says as follows:
इमं विधन्तो अपां सधस्थे दवितादधुर्भ्र्गवो विक्ष्वायोः | एष
विश्वान्यभ्यस्तु भूमा देवानामग्निररतिर्जीराश्वः ||
Translation of H.H. ...
2
votes
1answer
83 views
Was worship of 3 times mentioned in Rig Veda III.4.2, a precursor to performing of Sandhyavandana 3 times a day?
Rig Veda III.4.2, dedicated to Āprīs, says as follows:
यं देवासस्त्रिरहन्नायजन्ते दिवे-दिवे वरुणो मित्रो अग्निः | सेमं यज्ञं
मधुमन्तं कर्धी नस्तनूनपाद घर्तयोनिं विधन्तम ||
yaṃ ...
3
votes
2answers
211 views
Why agni is known as jaatavedas? [duplicate]
A shloka of Kena Upanishad says:
tey agnim abruvan jaataveda etad vijaanihi kim etad yaksham iti
tatheti
Agni – Fire, is called jaatavedas – ‘the knower of the Vedas.’
My question: Why is agni ...
2
votes
0answers
51 views
Is there any scriptural injuctions that says leaving 'Agni-seva' is a sin in kaliyuga?
Agni-seva was treated as a noble virtue in the Vedic ages.
Is there any scriptural injuctions that says leaving 'Agni-seva' is a sin in kaliyuga?
6
votes
1answer
140 views
Did Agni refuse to burn Sati at the Daksha Yagna?
Devdutt Pattanaik says this in one of his talks - when Agni wouldn't burn her, Sati burnt herself with her own internal fire, according to him. Is there scriptural basis for this?
8
votes
2answers
223 views
How was the behavior of Agni before he was cursed by Bhrigu?
How was the behavior of Agni before he was cursed by Bhrigu to be "Sarva bhakshakha" (consumer of all things)?
3
votes
2answers
146 views
How are offerings communicated from Agni to other gods?
During homa we give food to Agni (pour oblations in fire) but how will that food reach those particular deva's?
4
votes
1answer
567 views
Difference between Naishtika Brahmacharya and Sanyasa
What is the difference between Naishtika Brahmacharya and Sanyasa. Specifically in the context of 'Agni'. Since Sanyasa involves 'agni-tyaga'. Does Naishtika Brahmacharya also involve 'Agni-tyaga'?
5
votes
1answer
141 views
Which verse of taittiriya brAhmana talks of extinguishing agnihotra fire as sinful?
The book Hindu Dharma (comprised of speeches given by Chandrashekarendra Saraswati) states in this chapter that:
The Taittiriya Brahmana has it that to extinguish the agnihotra fire
is to earn ...
7
votes
1answer
197 views
Who are the seven mothers who taught Agni?
While reading the Sama Veda I came across a hymn to Agni which states something interesting:
Agni, thy faithful servant I call upon thee with many a gift,
As in the keeping of the great ...
5
votes
0answers
245 views
Why were the Saptarishis prevented from having relations with their wives?
Shatpatha Brahmana 2.1.2 gives the details about setting up sacrificial fires under the Krittikas (Pleiades constellation) and mentions something interesting:
He may set up the two fires under ...
9
votes
1answer
321 views
Who is the 'messenger' of Asuras and what is his story?
Shatapatha Brahmana 1.4.1 mentions how Agni was chosen by the gods as their messenger:
He recites [the eighth sâmidhenî]: 'Agni we choose as messenger!' Now the gods and the Asuras, both of them ...
6
votes
0answers
71 views
What is the story of the three previous Agnis who passed away?
The Shatapatha Brahmana 1.3.3 mentions the following interesting conversation between Agni and the other gods:
He then lays the (three) enclosing-sticks (paridhi) around (the fire). The reason ...
6
votes
1answer
254 views
Have Devas like Indra, Agni, Varun ever done tapasya in order to counter attack Asuras?
We all know that asuras like Mahisasura, Hiranyakashipu, Tarakasur and many others did severe tapasya to impress either Brahma, Vishnu or Mahesh in order to seek various powers/boon so that they could ...
4
votes
0answers
167 views
Who is the Rishi Lamagayana, relative of Agni’s wife Svaha?
This excerpt from the Gopatha Brahmana of the Atharvana Veda describes the goddess Svaha, wife of Agni the fire god:
Svaha was born of truth, she was made by the Brahman, and she is of the same ...
9
votes
1answer
209 views
How can Wind, Sun and Fire be living beings?
There are many hymns dedicated to Wind, Sun, Fire in the Vedas. There was also a yajna done to please them. Sun is called Aditya, meaning son of Aditi and Kashyapa Rishi. How can a star be born from a ...
7
votes
1answer
420 views
What are the five kind of offerings and vedic hymns Srimad Bhagavatham is referring to?
In this verse from Srimad Bhagavatham 4.7.41, Fire God is praising Narayana.
The fire-god said: My dear Lord, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You because by Your favor I am as luminous as ...
5
votes
0answers
173 views
What is the relation of Surya & Yama with Agni?
Rig Veda Book 10, Hymn 21 is dedicated to Agni and mentions the following:
4 O Agni, what thou deemest wealth, Victorious and Immortal One!
Bring thou to give us vigour,—at your glad carouse -...
7
votes
1answer
243 views
Is Agni and Vayu great because RigVeda eulogized them or are they not great because they're subject to ego in Kenopanishad?
The opening hymn of Rig Veda is for Agni , the god of fire I am assuming .
And then there are many more hymns , but then there're ones for Vayu, Mitra, Indra, and so on for the other deities.
The ...
9
votes
1answer
238 views
Do any verses in the Vedas declare Agni to be the Highest Brahman?
After seeing this answer, I wish to know whether there are any verses declare Agni to be Highest Brahman (since he is frequently mentioned as Indra). Are there any such verses?
asked Dec 5 '17 at 17:02
Surya Kanta Bose Chowdhury
16k4 gold badges25 silver badges106 bronze badges
7
votes
3answers
640 views
Why Agni is called 'twice born' in Rigveda?
Agni is called twice born in RigVeda
abhi dvi janma tri rochanani vishva rajansi shushuchano asthat |
hota yajistho apam sadhaste".(RV.1.149.4) -
Griffith translates as -'He, doubly born, hath ...
7
votes
2answers
5k views
To whom the Durga suktam Of Rig veda is addressed To?
The Durga or Agni Suktam is an ancient hymn Of Rig Veda. So is this hymn addressed to Agni deva or Durga maa? If it is addressed to Agni deva then why it calls Agni as destroyer of hurdle as Durga maa?...
3
votes
0answers
244 views
Why are Hindu marriages done “Agni Sakshi” (fire as witness) [duplicate]
While marrying, the hindus pledge considering "fire" as a witness. Is there any specific with fire that it is given priority over the other master elements of the universe?
5
votes
1answer
3k views
Why are there so many similarities between Zoroastrianism and Hinduism? [closed]
As far as I know, Zoroastrian is the closest among all to the Vedic religion.
There are many similarities like:
Both have fire and fire rituals as its core.
Deities like Soma, Mitra, Varuna etc ...
6
votes
2answers
6k views
What is the significance of fire in rituals? [duplicate]
In all the Hindu rituals that I have attended, I have seen that there is always a fire burning. Why is fire so important?
4
votes
0answers
50 views
Do the Four Elements shown in Avatar Airbender series have any basis in Hinduism? [duplicate]
Do the four elements (fire, water, earth and air) shown in the Avatar (The Last Airbender) series have any basis in Hinduism?
Is this just a fun way to represent in Hinduism or are there verses in ...
2
votes
1answer
238 views
Did Lord Rama create or invent fire?
Is there any scripture mentioning Lord Rama creating fire or inventing it?
12
votes
2answers
1k views
Which Scriptures contain the verse “Arogyam bhaskarad ichcheth”?
First line of the following verse is used in Ayurveda and Surya Namaskaras to substantiate significance of Lord Surya as bestower of good health.
Arogyam bhaskarad ichcheth Sriyam ichcheth ...
11
votes
2answers
1k views
Jataveda and Kravyada forms of Agni, the vedic God of fire
Agni is the vedic God of fire and sacrifice. Agni is prominent in the hymns of the Vedas and particularly the Brahmanas.In the Rig Veda there are over 200 hymns that praise Agni.
Agni is identified ...
6
votes
1answer
2k views
Different types of sacred fires from Vedic Period?
While reading This Web Site , I have come across a description of various fires a grihastha (householder) was expected to keep in his house during Vedic period.
The exact passage from website is as ...
3
votes
0answers
2k views
Why was Agni inside the mouth of the first king of Videha?
This chapter of the Satapatha Brahmana of the Yajur Veda describes how the ancient king Videha Madhava founded the kingdom of Videha, the kingdom that Sita's father Janaka later ruled. Once Videha ...
8
votes
2answers
32k views
Translation of the very first Mantra of the Rig Veda
This page mentions all the Sanskrit Shlokas of the Rig Veda. Here is the very first one
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम् । होतारं रत्नधातमम् १
I tried looking for translations by an Indian ...
8
votes
1answer
286 views
Did Agni curse Vedic mantras to become ineffective?
I have heard a story that a sankalpa (solemn vow) to destroy the snake race was taken during Janmajeya's snake sacrifice (yajna). But as that sankalpa couldn't be fulfilled as the yajna was stopped by ...
2
votes
0answers
156 views
Draupadi's connections with Sri Krsna and Agni Dev?
Goddess Draupadi-Panchali is sometimes referred to as Krsnaa, and sometimes as Agniputri or Agnijoytsna. Does this mean she has some sort of family or karmic connection with Sri Krsna and/or Agni Dev? ...
5
votes
0answers
315 views
Why did Agni serve as the priest for two kings?
In my question here, I discussed an excerpt from the Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda which lists various kings who have performed the Rajasuya Yagna, the ritual to become an emperor. Now here is ...
6
votes
1answer
2k views
What is significance of Agni karyam?
What is Agni karyam(worshiping fire)?
Are there any classifications among?
Whats the eligibility to do Agni karyam?
How one gets benefited by such act?
What is Nityagnihotra?
Are there any ...
12
votes
2answers
1k views
When did Krishna fight Varuna and Agni?
In the Udyoga Parva of the Mahabharata, Krishna goes to Duryodhana on behalf of the Pandavas in order to try to negotiate peace and avert the Kurukshetra war. When he hears that Krishna is coming, ...
8
votes
3answers
1k views
Why is aarti performed to deities in temples?
In all temples Aarti i.e a lamp with camphor or ghee is lit and is shown in circular motion in front of the deities. Is this just a ritual for revering Agni or does it have a deeper significance?
...
11
votes
3answers
580 views
According to Ramayana/Mahabharat why is Agni (Fire) different from the other pancha bhoota?
I read from a mythological story that Fire (Agni Lingam) is entirely different and much more important than the other pancha bhoota: Water (Appu Lingam), Sky (Akasha Lingam), Air (Vayu Lingam), Land (...
