By virtue of Agni, light and energy of the universe,
one advances in health and wealth day by day, blest with honour and fame of the highest order of heroes.
अग्निना रयिमश्नवत्पोषमेव दिवेदिवे । यशसं वीरवत्तमम् ॥
– Rigveda mantra 1.1.1
Agnina rayimasnavat posameva dive-dive
yasasam viravattamam
Translation >
Two meanings can be understood from the use of ‘Shlesh Alankar’ in this mantra. Those who obey God and perfect the physical fire for the accomplishment of works related to craftsmanship, receive Akshaya, that is, wealth which never gets destroyed. And the wealth by which humans increase their fame and by getting which, they get associated with brave men and get various pleasures, it is appropriate for everyone to definitely acquire that wealth.
– Swami Dayanand
Adoration of God.
By fervent adoration of God who is Self-effulgent Supreme Being, a devotee obtains from Him day by day such excellent possessions as impart happiness through the strengthening of body, mind and soul possessions which bring great fame and include the strongest, the bravest and the most accomplished children and other relations.
Agni means Fire
The word Agni used in the Mantra also stands for fire, heat and electricity etc. by properly using which for personal benefit, a man obtains much material wealth and fame by utilising it for charitable purposes.
Command of god
A man who lives in conformity with the commands of God, scientifically investigates into the properties and uses of agni (fire, heat and electricity etc.) in its various forms and utilises it in arts and crafts, will be able to amass immense wealth, win great fame and have noble offspring and relations by giving them proper education.
– Swami Dayanand translation
About this Mantra >
This mantra Rigveda 1.1.3 is the third mantra of the rigveda or the vedas. The third mantra of the rigveda starts with the word agnina. The subject of first mantra of the rigveda is agni; The diety or the devta of the mantra is Agni; Verse or Chhanda is gayatri; Tone or Swara is Shadjah; and the Sage or Rishi of the mantra is Madhuchchhandah Vaishvamitrah.
