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Line 77: − == Agni and Vedic Deities == − * Varuna and Mitra: in the evening he becomes Varuna, when he rises in the morning he becomes Mitra. − * Indra: Agni is Indra's twin, and therefore a son of Dyaus Pita and Prthivi.<sup>[''citation needed'']</sup> Agni is also called ''Vishva-Vedāh'',<sup>[note 20]</sup> "dawn," which refers both to Indra, the Protector, and to the all-knowing Agni.<sup>[71]</sup> − * Rudra: in the Rig Veda Agni is addressed as Rudra, bringing together two distinct but destructive aspects of nature, namely storm and fire.<sup>[note 21][note 22]</sup> TheLinga Purana tells us that a pillar of fire (''stambha'') appeared before Brahma and Vishnu. The Shiva-linga represents that pillar of fire which is Agni.<sup>[72][73]</sup> − * Sarama (To be checked), the Goddess of Intuition: in a hymn in praise of Agni,<sup>[note 23]</sup> Rishi Parāśara Śāktya speaks of Saramā, the Goddess of Intuition, the forerunner of the dawn of Truth in the Human mind, who finds the Truth which is lost.<sup>[note 24]</sup> It is Saramā who is a power of the Truth, whose cows are the rays of the dawn of illumination and who awakens man who finds Agni standing in the supreme seat and goal.<sup>[74][75]</sup> − * Vayu and Soma: in the Vedas, Agni, Vayu and Soma or 'fire' (light and heat), 'air' (energy and action) and 'water', are the principal deities. Agni brings the subject and the object together and establishes a relation between the two (''sambandha''); Vāyu causes that relation to evolve (''abhidheya''), and whose activity Soma directs converting forms into pleasure that consciousness enjoys (''prayojna''). These three ''shaktis'' are involved in all material and spiritual vedic rituals.<sup>[76]</sup> − * Vayu and Jala: Agni, Vayu and Jala are three of the three-fold eight fundamental qualities of intelligence, i.e. eight in terms of the value of consciousness, eight in terms of the devata quality of consciousness and eight in terms of the chhandas quality of consciousness.<sup>[77]</sup> − * Diti: in a sukta addressed to Agni,<sup>[note 25]</sup> Vamadeva calls Agni as ''Diti'' (दिति) which word is to be read as Aditi, the all devouring Death.<sup>[78][note 26]</sup> Aditi is an ancient Rig Vedic deity; she is the divine mother of all Vedic gods and therefore, is the source of all things. Her womb, protected by Vishnu, is the navel of prithvi. Aditi means boundlessness.<sup>[80]</sup> == Agni and Hindu astrology == Jyotiśa, the study of astronomy and astrology, is one of the six vedangas or limbs of the Vedas. The first ''drekkana'' of Taurus and Virgo sign is ruled by Agni, and the 10th shashtiamsa (1/60th part of the sign) is the ''Agni-amsa''.<sup>[81]</sup> Persons born in fiery signs ruled by Agni are enthusiastic, energetic but accident prone.<sup>[82]</sup> The 3rdnakshatra (constellation) beginning with Ashvinī is ruled by Agni.<sup>[83]</sup>
Agni in Vedavangmaya (अग्निः वेदवाङ्मये) (view source)
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This is the prayer for the dissolution of the individual prana into the infinite prana. Agni is prayed to as the chief priest of the sacrifice and the divine witness of all actions done by the individual, when the body is being being reduced to ashes. He is the principle intelligence which guides all thoughts and actions, a path to Universal Knowledge. Agni at the first step is like guide with a torch that illuminates the path of the soul.
This is the prayer for the dissolution of the individual prana into the infinite prana. Agni is prayed to as the chief priest of the sacrifice and the divine witness of all actions done by the individual, when the body is being being reduced to ashes. He is the principle intelligence which guides all thoughts and actions, a path to Universal Knowledge. Agni at the first step is like guide with a torch that illuminates the path of the soul.
'''Kena Upanishad''', Agni reveals his identity as the heat energy and the ever-burning flame of the conscious force in matter, that makes up the entire world.<sup>[17]</sup>The gods sent first Agni to find out the nature of Brahman, which means it is Agni that releases the energy which is latent in all beings. Moreover, the sage of the Kena Upanishad refers to the functional differentiation and specialization of body parts, on which account the life-stream progresses, when he speaks of Agni becoming the speech and entering the mouth, and Vayu becoming breath and entering the nostrils.<sup>[18]</sup>
'''Kena Upanishad''', Agni reveals his identity as the heat energy and the ever-burning flame of the conscious force in matter, that makes up the entire world.The gods sent first Agni to find out the nature of Brahman, which means it is Agni that releases the energy which is latent in all beings. Moreover, the sage of the Kena Upanishad refers to the functional differentiation and specialization of body parts, on which account the life-stream progresses, when he speaks of Agni becoming the speech and entering the mouth, and Vayu becoming breath and entering the nostrils.
The Katha Upanishad tells how Yama taught Nachiketa the secrets of the fire that leads to heaven, and what bricks were required to build the altar.<sup>[19]</sup>
The Katha Upanishad tells how Yama taught Nachiketa the secrets of the fire that leads to heaven, and what bricks were required to build the altar.
स एतं देवयानं पन्थानमापद्याग्निलोकमागच्छतिस वायुलोकं स आदित्यलोकं (Kaushitaki Upanishad I.3)
स एतं देवयानं पन्थानमापद्याग्निलोकमागच्छतिस वायुलोकं स आदित्यलोकं (Kaushitaki Upanishad I.3)
In Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Sloka 15.14) it is said: ":अहं वैश्वानरो भूत्वा प्राणिनां देहमाश्रितः
In Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Sloka 15.14) it is said: ":अहं वैश्वानरो भूत्वा प्राणिनां देहमाश्रितः
== References ==
== References ==
# http://ignca.nic.in/Vedic_portal_rigveda_shakala_Samhita_m01.htm Agni Sukta as given in Vedic heritage portal with pronunciation.
# http://ignca.nic.in/Vedic_portal_rigveda_shakala_Samhita_m01.htm Agni Sukta as given in Vedic heritage portal with pronunciation.