SamVeda

(1) AGNIRVRITRANI JANGHANAD |

------------------------(4, Samveda)

 

Agni(fire) destroys the enemies (vritras). Agni destroys darkness by creating light. We have five fundamental enemies - pleasure instincts, anger, greed, attachment and ego. The fire of knowledge is capable of destroying these enemies. Ignorance (darkness) can be destroyed by knowledge of self.

 

(2) AGNE ! NAHA DRISHE DEVAHA HI ASI |

------------------------(10, SAMAVEDA)

 

Agni is the God,which leads and guides us. Agni destroys darkness and makes it easier for us to tread on the path towards knowledge. Therefore Agni creates light and leads us towards our goal.

 

(3) NAHA RAYIM VANSATE |

------------------------(22, SAMVEDA)

 

Agni blesses us with wealth. Agni gives us heat and energy so that we can fulfill all our duties. In return it yields good results i.e. wealth. Therefore it is a truth that Agni is the giver of wealth.

 

(4) HEY AGNEY ! MRID, MAHAN ASI I

------------------------(23, SAMAVEDA)

 

O Agni, you are great and are giver of happiness. Agni is useful to us in many a ways. As a result we get happiness. In this way Agni is giver of happiness and therefore is considered noble.

 

(5) AGNEY ! VISHPATIHI RAKSHASAHA TAPANAHA |

------------------------(39, Samaveda)

 

Agni is the protector of the people, is the destroyer of demons. Agni is useful in constructive activities. Agni is not only the protector but is also the destroyer. . The righteous usage of Agni can lead to good fruits but the abuse of Agni shall lead to sheer destruction and ruin.

 

(6) HEY AGNEY| SAVITA DEVAHA NA URDHVAHA VAJASYA SANITA |

------------------------(57 Samaveda)

 

O Agni ! May you become alike the sun and bless us with food grains. O Agni ! Nourish us and help us in all our constructive activities. Protect us and nourish us by creating the necessary food grains.

 

(7) AGNIHI SUVIRAYASYA SAUBHAGASYA ISHE |

------------------------(60, SAMAVEDA)

 

Agni is the master of noble valiance and fortune Agni is the one, which bestows all material happiness, destroys all darkness and is the ultimate source of energy. It is used in human welfare and allied constructive activities. It increases courage and bestows wealth, health and comfort.

 

(8) HAVISHA A JUHOT, MARJAYADHWAM |

------------------------(63, Samveda)

 

Perform the Religious sacrifice with the right means, may it purify everything. During the yagya, ghee, aromatic herbs, shrubs are offered to the fire. As a result the entire atmosphere becomes clean and pollution free. Fire can help in making the atmosphere devoid of pollution. Therefore we should use the right things to purify the atmosphere, during the yagya.

 

AENDRA KANDA

 

(9) BRAHMADWISHAHA AVAJAHI |

------(194 SAMAVEDA)

 

Destroy hatred by knowledge. Light is the symbol of knowledge. When a person is filled with enmity and animosity he lacks judgement and fails to do good to others. With the emergence of knowledge all the hatred ceases and the person engages incessantly in good deeds.

 

(10) UGRAM VACHAHA APAVADHIHI ||

------(353, SAMAVEDA)

 

Do not speak harsh words. We should always be soft spoken because people always like people who are soft spoken. No body ever likes a person who speaks harsh words and hurts other. Our words should exhibit our good thoughts.

 

(11) AHAHA AHAHA SHUNDHYUHU PARIPADAM |

------(396, Samveda)

 

Cleanliness can keep one away from ailments and diseases. The people who keep themselves and their surroundings clean seldom fall sick. We should never forget cleanliness is next to Godliness. For proper growth and development, a clean mind and body are of utmost importance

 

(12) AVRATAHA NAHA HINOTI |

------(441,Samaveda)

 

A person who does not fulfill the vows cannot accomplish anything. The person who does not have a firm conviction to accomplish the resolution is definitely a failure. A person who does not strive with mind, heart and body does not ever achieve anything. That is why one should become a karma yogi and work constantly although he may or may not get the benefits. Eventually, hard work undoubtedly gets paid off.

 

PAAVMANA KANDA

 

(13) VICHARSHANIHI VISHWAHA MRUDAHA ABHYAKRAMIT |

------(488,Samaveda)

 

The scholar is successful in vanquishing all his enemies. The scholar has a solution for every problem and crisis, may it be disease or an external enemy. Because he is endowed with wit and grit he surmounts all his problems successfully. He controls the fickleness of the mind by reciting mantras and eventually stabilizes the mind. He gives the right advice at the right time to the right people. In this way we should all strive to acquire as much knowledge possible because on attainment of total knowledge we shall be able to find a solution to all our problems.

 

(14) SUKRITYA MAHANA ABHYAVARDHAYAHA |

------(507 ,SAMAVEDA)

 

You become noble because of your good deeds.

 

By engaging in good deeds he or she becomes famous and gets honour and respect in society. If the good deeds result in the welfare of society then such a person is honoured and is respected, undoubtedly.

 

(15) VICHARSHANIHI HITAHA SA CHATETI |

------(508 ,SAMAVEDA)

 

A scholar becomes a benefactor and gives knowledge. When a scholar is donating knowledge the ultimate aim of his knowledge is welfare of one and all. Because of knowledge, the darkness of ignorance ceases and we tread on the path of progress. We should imbibe all the knowledge and the merits from the scholars and should engage in activities that result in the welfare one and all.

 

(16) RATNADHAHA VARYANI DAYATE |

------(528, Samaveda)

 

A person who wears gems or precious stones becomes wealthy. People who wear precious stones and gems acquire a lot of wealth. During times of crisis, wealth is of utmost importance., Precious stones and gems are worn to improve ones health. We should, therefore always save for contingencies, otherwise we shall have to beg from others.

 

(17) MA TE RASASYA MATSAT DWAYAWINAHA |

------(561, Samaveda)

 

Those people do not dwell in happiness whose deeds and thoughts are not similar. A person who is a hypocrite never lives in happiness. Therefore we should be beware of hypocrisy and try to bridge the gap between thoughts and action i.e. we should perform deeds according to our thoughts.

 

(18) ATAPTATTURNA TADAMO ASHNUTE |

------(565, Samaveda)

 

No one can over achieve anything without perseverance. When a human being engages in action and hard work until he does not achieve his goal, he undergoes metamorphosis and positive change. In this manner he makes himself all the more disciplined, patient and diligent. As a result of his diligence he gets good benefits such as total peace, happiness and Contention.

 

ARANYAKA KANDA

 

(19) YAHA MAM DADATI SA VATA |

 

The giver of food protects one and all. Donation of food leads to protection of others. That is why it is referred to as the noblest form of donation. By donating food one is blessed with limitless virtues. Similarly scholars who donate and impart knowledge, do so for the welfare of all. By knowledge, one become judicious and engages in earning a livelihood for him. Donation of knowledge enhances knowledge and this is a noble form of donation..

 

(20) ANNAM ADANTAM AHAM ANNAM ADMI |

------(594,Samaveda)

 

He who does not donate food, I (God) destroy his food. We should never store food more than what is required. If we do so the gods consider us selfish and destroy all the food. That is why we should always donate food whenever possible. Similarly if a scholar does not impart education and knowledge, the knowledge automatically stagnates and ceases. Therefore the scholars should donate knowledge time to time. By doing so their ego ceases to exist.

 

(21) MAYAVINO MAMIRE ASYA MAYAYA |

------(596,Samaveda)

 

By imbibing knowledge the greatest of the ignorant can become noble and knowledgeable. By acquiring knowledge the darkness of ignorance is destroyed. As a result the wicked also become compassionate renounce their wickedness, their attachment and become noble. The flame of knowledge leads a person to the path of progress.

 

(22) AMRITAYA APYAYAMANAHA DIVI UTTAMANI SHRAVANSI DHISHWA |

------(603,Samaveda)

 

Attain success and tread on the path of progress to attain liberation. Humans are incessantly engaged in work so that they can liberate themselves from the bondages of material life. All the spiritual knowledge given by the great scholars help us in our endeavors to liberate ourselves. We tread on the path of progress by utilizing the means to attain liberation. This as a result gives us happiness and joy.

 

(23) TVAM JYOTISHA VI TAMO VAVARTHA |

------(604,Samaveda)

 

You destroy darkness by light. Light in form of knowledge is capable of destroying the darkness of ignorance. By doing so we can surmount all the difficulties and become successful in all our endeavors.

 

(24) ABHUBHDADRA NIVESHANI VISHWASYA JAGATO RATRI |

------(608,Samaveda)

 

The night is propitious because it gives all peace and relaxation. The night helps us to relax so that we become fresh and energetic to perform the next day's duties. In this way the night is beneficial to one and all.

 

(25) VAISHVANARAYA MATIRNAVYASE SHUCHIHI |

------(609, Samaveda)

 

The intellect of the Agni God is pure and auspicious for all. The person who strives selflessly for society automatically is respected and honoured. That is why we should engage in those deeds by which the entire society benefits. By doing so our mind and heart shall become pure and propitious. The ultimate aim of Agni is social welfare and the ultimate aim of every human being should be the same.

 

(26) MA VO VACHANISH PARICHAKSHYANI VOCHAM |

------(610, SAMAVEDA)

 

O Gods! May I never speak anything harsh. We should always abstain from inauspicious and harsh words that inflict pain. Pain inflicted can not be taken back. Physical injury is sooner forgotten than insults and harsh words. The effect of good words is always good and in the long run it reaps good benefits.

 

 

(27) YASHO MA PARATIMUCHYATAMA |

------(611 Samaveda)

 

May I be always blessed with success. Man can only be successful if he engages in work performed for the benefit of all. By doing he shall earns a lot of respect and honour. Success and fortune always bless such people.

 

MAHANAMNYARCHIKA

 

(28) ESHE HI SHAKRAHA |

------(66, Samaveda)

 

The lord is always capable. The person who controls all his senses is always capable. Every person should strive in order to have his skills and capabilities because the person who does so can only become the master. We can make the body capable by exercising regularly and can make the mind capable by practicing concentration and keeping the mind stable and calm. We can acquire maximum knowledge by self-study and by reading sublime literature. When we become capable in all ways we can become masters and as a result we shall be respected wherever we go.

 

PART TWO : UTTARARCHIKA

 

(29) YAGYAHA CHETANAHA JIGATI |

----------(670 , SAMAVEDA)

 

The yagya enlightens the mind.

During the Yagya the samaveda is recited as a result of which the mind becomes stable and calm. Simultaneously the atmosphere also becomes pure and devoid of pollution. Consequently the atmosphere and the samagana enlighten the mind and facilitate spiritual progress.

 

(30) SOMA JATRASYA CHETATI

----------(695, Samaveda)

 

Soma infuses in us the enthusiasm to win.

 

The Vedas speak of the soma in some places. Some scholar believer it is synonymous to `Bhang'. It is mentioned that Lord Indra's favourite drink is the Soma Rasa.

 

Soma infuses energy in each and every part of the body and improves blood circulation. As a result the body becomes energetic. It ushers enthusiasm and helps us to accomplish all our duties tirelessly.

 

 

RITASYA JIVHA PAVATE MADHU

----------(701, Samaveda)

 

A person who is truthful is always soft spoken. The truthful person is never indignant and harsh. He is devoid of fear, which is why he speaks sweetly to one and all.

 

(31) DEVAHA SWAPNAYA NA SPRRIHYANTI

----------(721, Samaveda)

 

 

The Gods do not favour the lazy and indolent. 

 

The person who is lazy can never become a scholar. Laziness erodes a person's enthusiasm and energy. As a result the person loses all opportunities and finally becomes dejected and frustrated. Moreover he stops believing in the fact that he can ever succeed.

 

(32) DEVAHA SUNVANTAM ECHCHANTI

----------(721, Samaveda)

 

The Gods favour the diligent and industrious. 

 

One cannot achieve anything in life without engaging in action. A person who is diligent and consistently engaged in good actions shall attain all his goals and become successful in all his pursuits. So it is in the best interest to take part in the Karma Yoga and fulfill it to the best of ones abilities.

 

(33) MA KIM BRAHMADWISHAM VANAHA |

----------(732,Samaveda)

 

Do not stay in the company of those who abhor knowledge. The people who abhor knowledge always dwell in ignorance. Good company can make a man and bad company can ruin a man. During the rains, the drop of water falls in and loses its existence and on the contrary the drop of water falls in conch and assumes the form of a pearl. That is why people who desire knowledge should refrain from people who believe that ignorance is bliss.

 

(34) MARTOHO NA VASHTA TADDHACHAHA |

----------(774 Samaveda)

 

One should not listen to anything bad. One should not listen and speak anything bad. By listening to bad things and contemplating on them, the person can engage in bad deeds. That is why one should refrain from listening to anything that is bad and negative.

 

(35) ABHI VISHWANI KAVYA |

----------(775, Samaveda)

 

Always engage in all good deeds. One shall reap fruits on basic if the actions performed. Good deeds shall undoubtedly sooner or later fetch good fruits. People who engage in good deeds are always praised and respected. People who do so shall are blessed with all the desired things. Therefore it is imperative that one should thoroughly abstain from bad actions.

 

 

(36) DIVE DIVE VAJAM SASNIHI |

----------(981, samaveda)

 

You are always engaged in a war. Life is full of strife and turmoil. It is in therefore in the best interest of one and all to take part in the war without desiring anything. A life devoid of strife is a life devoid of happiness and realization. One realizes the significance of happiness only after pain. Therefore our aim should be to be take part in war and strive selflessly to be victorious.

 

(37) MO SHU BRAHMEVA TANDRAYURBHAVO |

----------(826, Samaveda)

 

After realizing the truth do not become indolent. The person who strives and attain the most divine form of knowledge should never while away his time. He should engage in performing great deeds. Knowledge leads to light and light leads us on the path of success and progress. We should therefore attain knowledge of the self and think of the welfare of others. Lethargy leads to failure therefore one should abhor it vehemently.

 

(38) ADHA HINVANA INDRIYAM JYAYO MAHITVAMANASHE |

ABHISHTI KRITDVICHARSHANIHI ||

----------(839, Samaveda)

 

The scholar achieves the ultimate goal on the basis of his abilities and its proper usage. Knowledge destroys ignorance. The scholar assimilates all the means required to fulfill a particular task on basis of his intellect and eventually becomes successful in achieving it. Because of this he becomes noble and great.

 

(39) AGNINAGNIHI SAMIDHYATE |

----------(844, Samaveda)

 

Fire enkindles fire . It is fire that eliminates and destroys darkness. One karmayogi can be successful in creating another karmagyogi. In this way one is successful in enlightening the other. That is the reason why the company of scholars is preferred and is considered very auspicious. Knowledge perpetrates knowledge and ignorance perpetrates ignorance.

 

That is why we should ourselves engage in good deeds and encourage others to engage in the same.

 

(41) RITAVRIDHO RITSPRISHAO BRIHANTAM KRATUM RITEN ASHATHE |

----------(848, Samaveda)

 

The person who is truthful does all their deeds by treading on the righteous path. Truth is the instrument to engage in good deeds. The truthful is always ready to do good work. The greatness of truth is indecipherable, that is why it is mightier than anything in this world.

 

(42) VACHAM VARDHAYA |

----------(861 Samaveda)

 

Improve your speech and speak only the truth. One should always speak softly and distinctly. Audience is always attracted towards those who are fluent and speak good things.

 

(43) PURANDHIM JANAYA |

----------(861 Samaveda)

 

Make us capable enough to engage in good actions. A person who is constantly engaged in good actions is never plagued by the dilemma of good and bad thoughts. By incessantly engaging in such actions he become capable and adroit in his work. Incessant practice makes a man perfect and his deeds reap rich dividends.

 

(44) VACHA PATIRMAKHASYATA VISHWASYESHAN OJASAHA |

----------(873, Samaveda)

 

If a scholar is radiant i.e. an expert then he is respectable.

 

A distinguished person achieves name and fame only because of his adroitness and assiduity. People worship such noble souls because of their merits and qualities. That is why such scholars hold a respectable and honorable position in society.

 

(45) PAVITRAM TE VITATAM BRAHMANASPATE |

----------(875,Samaveda)

 

Scholars, your deeds have disseminated all over the society.

 

The radiance of knowledge provides everything. Similarly the greatness of great deeds also is all-pervasive. 

 

The actions performed by great souls to spread knowledge, promote knowledge and disseminate to every strata of society.

 

(46) DHURVASYA KATAHA KETAVAHA PARIYANTI |

----------(997,Samaveda)

 

The greatness of the heroic deeds performed by the valiant and courageous spread everywhere. One becomes successful by engaging in noble deeds. As a result such a person also becomes prosperous and affluent. Such a person who attains knowledge does not need amenities of comforts, on the contrary he become mentally and physically strong. The courageous augments their success by their hard work performed selflessly and as a result reap benefits.

 

(47) DHARMANO PAVASE

----------(888, Samaveda)

 

A person becomes pure by engaging in religious activities.

 

A person who is pious gradually becomes chaste and pure. Manu has said

 

DASHAKAM DHARMA LAKSHANAM |

 

There are 10 merits of piousness -

(1) Stability of mind 

(2) forgiveness 

(3) benevolence

(4) abstinence from larceny

(5) internal and external cleanliness 

(6) Control of senses 

(7) intellect 

(8) knowledge 

(9) truth 

(10) abstinence from indignancy.

 

(48) VISHWACHARSHANA A MAHI RODASI PRINA |

----------(896,Samaveda)

 

O Creator! Fill the heaven and the earth with your divine radiance. The sunrise brings light to the entire world. Similarly the humans are praying to soma so as to make them radiant as the sun and bless them with all the good qualities. Bless all the animate and inanimate objects with knowledge and effulgence.

 

(49) A SHURARSHA BRIHANMATE PARI PRIYENA DHAMNA |

----------(898 Samaveda)

 

O intelligent Vayu (Wind)! Come here embellished with all the merits. The wind is always active, agile, and that is why it is said that shun lethargy and become assiduous. Become swift and efficient. Inactivity is the root cause of failure. The ultimate aim of human life is incessant fulfillment of one's duties so that it accrues in the welfare of all.

 

(50) SUTA AETI PAVITRA A TVISHIM DADHANA OJASA | VICHAKSHANE VIROCHAYAN ||

----------(901 , Samveda)

 

The person who engages in the good of other on the basis of his intellect, becomes successful and progresses rapidly on basis of his capabilities.

 

This fact is self-proven that a person who engages in doing good to others, himself become successful. When such people do work they accomplish the Jnana Yagya and pave the way of knowledge for one and all.

 

(51) RAJANAVANBHIDRUHA DHRUVE SADASYUTTAME SAHASRASTUNA ASHATE |

----------(911 Samaveda)

 

Those kings who do not conspire against each other they sit amongst their courtiers in the court held by 1000 strong and firm pillars.

 

Noble people never engage in animosity. People who do so end up ruined and in misery. They are always devoid of stability, peace and success. If all people work shoulder to shoulder by renouncing the credit altogether, such a society is bound to prosper and grow. People who rise above and abhor rebellion pave the way for national welfare.

 

(52) DHARMANA VAYUMIRUHA |

----------(921 Samaveda)

 

Attain the Wind on the basis of independent merit.

 

The person who is pious always treads on the path of growth on basis of internal energy. By doing so he attains moral strength and gives our mind stability and orientation.

 

(53) AYAM YATHA NA ABHUVATTVASHTA RUPEVA TAKSHYA |

ASYA KRATVA YASHASWATAHA ||

----------(947, Samaveda)

 

Just as the carpenter gives shape to wood, in the same way Agni (Fire) purifies us and makes us successful in our concerted actions to achieve our goal.

 

We learn from this shloka that, anyone who is assiduous and with a firm conviction can accomplish the desired task and become successful. A person who lacks conviction and perseverance is always unfortunate.

 

(54) JYESHTAM NAMASYATA SAHA |

----------(951,Samaveda)

 

Let us prostrate before the capable. The person who is blessed with innumerable capabilities is respected and honoured. We should become diligent so that we achieve all our desired goals. We can become successful only on the basis of our capabilities and oriented efforts.

 

(55) YATIHI NA VALAM VIBHEDA

----------(954, Samaveda)

 

The person who practices restraint killed a demon named Vala. It is said that Indra kills an enemy in the same way, the restrained killed the demon Vala.

 

The one who controls his senses suppresses the five evils, sexual pleasure, anger, greed, attachment and ego and practices restraint, he conquers all his enemies easily.

 

(56) VAYAM SYAMA BHUVANESHU JEEVASE

----------(956, Samaveda)

 

May we lead a prosperous life in this world.

 

Every person should lead a prosperous life and should attain whatever is essential to do so. Here we seek the blessings of God so that he may bless us with a good, prosperous life.

 

(57) TAVA VRATE SOMA TISHTHANTU KRISHTAYAHA

----------(957,Samaveda)

 

O Soma! May all humans adhere by your rules.

 

All people should lead a disciplined life. By doing so all our endeavors can be achieved very easily.

 

(58) SAHVANVISHWA ABHI SPRITHAHA

----------(968, Samaveda)

 

The knowledgeable defeats all, in the race to attain godship.

 

If one has to become successful it is imperative that we remove all the hurdles and obstacles that are in forms of impediments or hindrances. We should conquer fear of struggle and turmoil. By doing so only can the hindrances be cleared.

 

 

(59) MEGHAKARAM VIDATHASYA PRASADHAN AGNI AUN HOTARAM PARIBHUTARAM MATIM

----------(984, Samaveda)

 

We praise Agni, who is the one who bestows intellects upon us, who invokes the gods, who is the primary requirement of a sacrifice and is the destroyer of all the enemies.

 

The scholar who consistently engages in action vanquishes all his enemies is honoured and respected. We should therefore acquire maximum knowledge so that we can suppress the enemies and be victorious in all our pursuits.

 

(60) INDRAGNI SHAM BHUVA

----------(991, Samaveda)

 

Indra and Agni are the givers of happiness. The importance of water and fire is known to all of us. Life itself is impossible without these elements. We should therefore imbibe the qualities of water and fire and become successful..

 

(61) ASI DABHARASYA CHIT VRIDHAHA |

----------(1003, Samaveda)

 

The knowledgeable mould the ignorant. He attains knowledge of the self who controls all his senses.. 

 

Therefore one should engage in controlling and orienting the senses properly so that one become intelligent.

 

(62) ABHI VRATANI PAVATE PUNANANDHO |

----------(1021, Samaveda)

 

The person who is in the process of purifying himself practices Yama and Niyama regularly. The person who desires knowledge should practice restraint and discipline because by doing so only, can he surmount all the hindrances

 

(63) VISHWAKARMA VISHWA DEVA MAHAM ASI |

----------(1026,Samaveda)

 

They are noble alike the gods who engage in all types of work. He who is multi talented does not hesitate to do any type of work. Consequently, because of his diligence he is showered with praises and honour. 

 

Therefore we should constantly engage in deriving our talents and constructively utilizing them.

 

(64) JYOTIRYAYASYA PAVATE MADHU PRIYAM |

----------(1031, Samaveda)

 

The flames of the yagya are pleasing and lovable. When a karmayogi incessantly strives to achieve the goal there is ardent of divine and celestial feelings in the mind which are pleasant and lovable . When we attain our desired goal we experience real happiness.

 

(65) AGRE VAJASYA BHAJASE MAHADWANAM SWAYUDHA HA |

----------(1033,Samaveda)

 

The valiant who possesses maximum number of good weapons, during the war, only is successful in amassing wealth. Accordingly, the person who possesses noble actions and firm conviction only becomes successful and prosperous. He experiences the real happiness.

 

(66) SANA JYOTIHI SANA SWARVISHWA CHA SOMA SAUBHAGA |

ATHA NO VASYASASKRIDHI |

----------(1048 Samaveda)

 

Bless us with radiance, happiness and fortune and welfare. Those who imbibe the qualities of gods and bring it in use they automatically become radiant and fortunate. In this way they attain the energy, which they can utilize to do good to the multitudes.

 

(67) SANA DAKSHAMUTA KRATUMAP SOMA MRIDHO JAHI |

ATHA NO VASYASASKRIDHI |

----------(1049 Samaveda)

 

Give us energy and make us capable. Destroy all our enemies and bless us. If a person realizes his capabilities and tries to augment his abilities through incessant practice he can destroy all the enemies on the path of success and prosperity.

 

(68) TVAM SURYE NA A BHAJA TAVE KRATAVA TAVOTIBHIHI ||

----------(1051, Samaveda)

 

Assist us on the basis of your capabilities and by constantly protecting us. Here we realize that if a person performs his duties corresponding to his capabilities and abilities, he can attain everything desired.

 

(69) USRA DEVA VASUNAM MARTASYA DEVYAVASAHA|

----------(1058,Samaveda)

 

The early morning (dawn) knows how to protect us. The person who gets up early in the morning is blessed with, good health, beauty and intellect. Because of this the person remains energetic and active throughout the day. The mind is refreshed and remains alert throughout the day. Therefore we should make it a habit to get up early in the morning.

 

(70) TE CHITAYANTAHA PAUVANA PARVANA VAYAM |

----------(1065 SAMAVEDA)

 

May we contemplate upon you before every chapter. We should meditate upon the lord everyday, in the morning as well as in the evening. Meditation improves faith, devotion and confidence in all our endeavors.

 

(71) JEEVATAVE PRATARAM SADHAYA DHIYA AGNE |

----------(1064,Samaveda)

 

Accomplish our Yagya of Karma (actions) and bless us with a long life.

 

We can then only attain our goal if there is assiduity and perseverance. Good knowledge inspires us to engage in good actions. Therefore we should always work hard and try to imbibe maximum knowledge so that we are successful in our pursuits.

 

(72) SAMASO RAYE AKRAMU HU |

----------(1119 Samaveda)

 

The devotees work assiduously to earn wealth.

 

Devotees are always desirous of salvation. If one is determined and is ready to tirelessly work then attaining liberation is possible.

 

(73) DHARMAN RITASYA PATHA ASRIGRAM |

----------(1128 SAMAVEDA)

 

People, who are pious, tread on the path of truth and righteousness.

 

Truth is always victorious. Those who owe their allegiance towards truth undoubtedly achieve their goals, sooner or later. People who are religious minded and god-fearing do not dare to tread on the wrong path. 

 

They always prefer the right path of truth and honesty.

 

(74) SAKHA SAKHYURNA PRA MINATI SANGIRAM |

----------(1152 Samaveda)

 

Friends do not hurt or inflict pain on each other.

 

The person who is favoured alike a friend can not, at any cost cause harm to anyone. We should always prove to be true, reliable friends.

 

(75) RAKSHA TOKA MUTATMANA |

----------(1246 Samaveda)

 

Protect your children through your own efforts.

 

Every person should take care of all those people who are in his refuge, in the same way as Agni who does well to people on the basis of his independent efforts.

 

(76) SATRAJIT AGOHYAHA VISHWATAHA PRITHU

----------(1247, Samaveda)

 

You are the mightiest, who vanquishes all his enemies and is unoppressable. 

 

Here we praise Lord Indra who controlled all his senses and became mighty. Similarly if we control all our senses and free ourselves from the 5 evils then we shall definitely be successful in surmounting the insurmountable.

 

(77) AEVA SURYA MRO CHAYATPAVAMANO ADHI DYAVI I

----------(1284, Samaveda)

 

The sadhaka makes his life pure and divine by enkindling the flame of knowledge in the mind.

 

When the flame of knowledge is enkindled in the mind the sadhaka does not go astray. He realizes the path ahead and treads on the path of success. One can become knowledgeable by self-study or by studying in the tutelage of an experienced teacher (Guru).

 

(78) PAVMANIRYO ADHYETRYUSHIBHIHI SAMBHRITAM RASAM !

TASMAI SARASWATI DUHE KSHEERAM SAPIRMADHYDAKAM

----------(1299, Samaveda)

 

those who accompany the sages and imbibe knowledge,Goddess Saraswati blesses by milk, ghee, honey and water.

 

Knowledge can bestow us with proper intellect, which helps us to earn our livelihood. Milk, ghee, honey and water are useful to nourish the mind.

 

(79) PAPAMANIHI SWASTYAYANISTABHIRGACHCHANTI NA ANANDAMI ! PUNYAMA SHVA BHAKSHANBHAKSHAYATYAM RUTATVAM CHA GACHCHATI !

----------(1303, Samaveda)

 

May humans be blessed with happiness because of the incantations (shlokas) which purify and facilitate the welfare of people. He eats pure food and attains immortality.

 

Those who imbibe the knowledge of the Vedas and utilize it in practical life they attain happiness. We need to conduct a detailed study of the Samaveda if we desire to be blessed by pure food and plentiful of food grains.

 

(80) HEY KAVEY ! TANU NA PATA

----------(1348, Samaveda)

 

O Agni, you do not allow the body to get decayed.

 

Until fire is present within our body we do not cease to exist. The fire present within maintains and protects our body from decay. To be blessed with sound health it is important that we nourish our body and mind with nutritious and wholesome food

 

(81) KARINEY NA, DHANAM PRA YANSAT

----------(1358, Samaveda)

 

May we be blessed with wealth alike the ones that are blessed to perform yagya.

 

The fruits of good actions are good and the fruits of bad deeds are bad. Students imbibe knowledge on basis of their conviction and efforts. Similarly we also should work assiduously to be blessed with all good things.

 

(82) VYAKHYANMAHISHO DIVAM |

----------(1377, Samaveda)

 

This great sun illuminates the heaven.

 

The energy and light emanated from the sun is of a lot of use to earth. Similarly the scholars impart knowledge to all and enlighten the minds of the ignorant. Therefore we should take inspiration from the sun and should work constantly so that we become prosperous and successful.

 

(83) RAJA RITEN VIVVRIDHE |

----------(1396 Samaveda)

 

The king benefits by speaking truth.

 

The kind who adheres to righteousness and truth becomes famous and immortal. By doing so the kind is favoured by all and is honoured. As a result the king becomes all the more prosperous.

 

(84) URU BAVYUTHIHI ABHAYANI KRINVAM

----------(1410 ,SAMAVEDA)

 

May he, whose path is wide and broad, protect us.

 

Every person becomes successful corresponding to his or her limits and capabilities. Capabilities should be 

honed or sharpened so that they are successful in removing all the obstacles and impediments on the path towards our goal.

 

(85) ASMAN AVANTU TE DHIYANA |

----------(1421, Samaveda)

 

May your intellect protect us.

 

One can imbibe only that amount of knowledge that can be absorbed by the intellect. On being blessed by knowledge we are naturally protected because we become immune to purity ignorance and frivolity. 

 

Therefore we should always engage in activities that help us to enhance our intellect.

 

(86) BHUYASA TE SUMATAO VAJINO VAYAM

----------(1422, Samaveda)

 

May we become equally intelligent, alike you and become strong.

 

We pray to Indra so that we become equally intellectual and prosperous as him. As a result of this we can become equally radiant successful and prosperous as the Gods.

 

(87) MA NA STARABHIMATAYA |

----------(1422 Samaveda)

 

May pride and ego never plague us.

 

We should guard ourselves from pride because pride of wealth, energy and knowledge shall only lead to misery. Pride takes the person to the Isles of nothing.

 

(88) TVAMAM HI SHOORAHA SANITA CHODAYA MANUSHO RATHAM |

----------(1434 Samaveda)

 

You are brave and benevolent. Incite the desires of human beings.

 

Here we pray to Lord Indra to incite the desires so that we can fulfill them and become prosperous. The person who lacks inertia should practice self-study and introspection and try to enkindle the flame of knowledge within us. This flame of knowledge shall help us to inspire ourselves and help us to tread towards our goal.

 

(89) SAHAVANDASYUMAVRATAMOSHAHA PATRAM NA SHOCHITA |

----------(1434,Samveda)

 

Alike Agni, who incinerates everything according to its capability, you destroy the wicked and the ignorant.

 

Those who are not assiduous, who are engaged in wrong deeds and do not adhere by the vows definitely end up in misery.

 

Therefore we should avoid bad deeds and fulfill all our vows.

 

(90) MANASHCHINMANASANSPATIHI |

----------(1448,Samaveda)

 

Realise the potential of the mind and reign over it.

 

That person, who introspects and contemplates, enhances the potentiality of the mind. He gains controls over the reins of the mind and command it . Therefore one should practice concentration and take control of the mind.

 

(91)SARASWATI STOMYA BHUT |

----------(1461, Samaveda)

 

The Goddess of knowledge Saraswati is worth praising.

 

Worship of Goddess Saraswati helps us to enhance our memory and intellect. Therefore we should all take guidance and imbibe knowledge from the Guru. In this way we shall become enlightened.

 

 

(92) TATSA VITURA VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI 

DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYATA |

----------(1462 Samaveda)

 

May we meditate upon that radiance by which Savita inspires and enlightens our minds. One should always concentrate on the energy that inspires us because by doing so the flow of inspiration within us is maintained.

 

(93) KETUM KRUNVANNAKETAVE DESHO MARYA APESHASE |

SAMUSH ABHDIRJAYATHAHA |

----------(1470 Samaveda)

 

O Humans! The sun rises after dawn. Similarly bless the ignorant with knowledge and the ugly with beauty.

 

The Sunrays bless us with knowledge, good health and radiance, Therefore we should respect the greatness of the Sun and we should imbibe qualities of knowledge and radiance from him.

 

(94) HOTA DEVO AMRTYAHA PURASTADETI MAYAYA |

VIDATHANI PRACHODAYAN |

----------(1477 Samaveda)

 

Agni, which is used in the Yagya, always inspires the Gods to perform their duties and very swiftly keeps moving.

 

Similarly we should take inspiration from Agni and imbibe it. We should, therefore, always work towards our goal, selflessly.

 

(95) SA E NAMADA MAHI KARMA KARTAVE MAHAMURAM SAINAM |

----------(1486, Samaveda)

 

They inspire us to do great, heroic and noble deeds.

 

It is our duty to get inspired by the knowledge given to us by the noble souls. By acquiring all the knowledge one should engage in good actions, constantly.

 

(96) SADYO DASHUSHE KSHARASI |

----------(1498 Samaveda)

 

The donor immediately begets the fruits of his actions.

 

The donor is always blessed with happiness and prosperity. Donation, is the greatest form of virtue, Which is why we should be always willing to donate. By donation, the means of earning wealth relatively increase. The Lord also blesses them who do charity.

 

(97) DADHATI RATNAM VIDHATE SUVIRYAMANNIRJANAYA DASHUSHE |

----------(1514 Samaveda)

 

Agni blesses that person with success and wealth who performs the Yagya and donates benevolently. Those who are inspired by Agni tirelessly and selflessly work and donate accordingly. They are blessed with the fruit of liberation and enjoy the real happiness of life.

 

(98) DADGAJJYOTIRJANEBHYAHA |

----------(1530 Samaveda)

 

Give light to the people.

 

Agni and the Sun are eternal sources of energy. We should imbibe the qualities of the Sun and Agni and work selflessly. As a result we shall become famous and successful.

 

(99) DAHI VISHWASMADRAKSHASO ARAVNAHA |

----------(1545, SAMAVEDA)

 

O Agni ! Protect us from the ominous, demonic forces and the diabolic tendencies.

 

The person who is plagued by diabolic tendencies cannot do charity. He is always engaged in bad karma. So we pray to Agni, so that he protects us from all these evils present within us. We should therefore imbibe good qualities and thoughts.

 

(100) CHIKIDVI BHATI BHASA BRIHATA |

----------(1546, Samaveda)

 

A scholar is always radiant, by the light of knowledge he possesses.

 

Scholars enhance their knowledge by donating as much knowledge as possible. Therefore we should acquire this knowledge and use it in day to day life. By doing so the flame of knowledge burns all the more brightly.

 

(101) SAHA TIGMAJAMBHA RAKSHASO DAHA PRATI |

----------(1563 SAMAVEDA)

 

O Agni ! Destroy one by one all these diabolic forces. Here we pray to Agni so that he may vanquish all the ominous, the devilish forces tendencies present within us and inspire us on the path of righteousness and truth.

 

(102) MA BHEM MA SHRAMISHMOGRASYA SAKHYE TAV|

----------(1605 Samaveda)

 

May we neither fear, nor become tired by your friendship.

 

He, who has undeterred devotion and faith towards the Lord, is blessed with perseverance and moral strength. Such a person does not fear and nor does he get tired. On the contrary he fearlessly treads on the path of truth and righteousness.

 

(103) UTO KRIDANT DHITYO DEVANAM NAMA VIGRATIHI ||

----------(1633,Samaveda)

 

The fingers of the scholars are always engaged in constructive activities. He who is always assiduous and diligent is always a scholarly figure. Such a person seldom likes to waste his time. He engages in work and strives for perfection. We all should imbibe these qualities and become alike the scholars

 

(104) MA NO AGNE MAHADHANE PARA VARARBHARA BHRUDYATHA |

SAMVARGA SAM RAYIM JAY |

----------(1650 Samaveda)

 

O Agni ! Don't keep us away from strife and turmoil. May we be blessed with wealth and be prosperous.

 

We should imbibe qualities of fire and should take active part in the struggle or maelstrom of life. In return we shall definitely earn wealth, become prosperous and successful. We should suppress all our weakness and tread on the path of growth.

 

(105) VISHNOHO KARMANI PASHYAT YATO VRATANI PASPASHE |

 

O Human! Think of those heroic deeds of Vishnu and follow them after contemplation. We should imbibe good thoughts and actions and perform our duties accordingly. By doing so we can become successful in all our pursuits .

 

(106) RITASYA PATHYA ANU |

----------(1694 Samaveda)

 

The knowledgeable always tread on the path of truth and righteousness.

 

The scholar who incessantly performs his duties is always successful. He who treads on the righteous path is always enlightened. Therefore we should also engage in good actions and deeds.

 

(107) SO AGNIRYO VASUHU |

----------(1739, Samaveda)

 

Agni helps all to settle well. 

 

He, who knows the art of treading on the path of knowledge, knows the art of living. He who does not struggle does not gain anything. We should imbibe the qualities of Agni and should bring them in practical usage.

 

(108) PRETA JAYATA NARA |

----------(1862 Samaveda)

 

We should dare each and everything and should not hesitate to sacrifice ourselves in the maelstrom of life. Without orienting ourselves, we cannot expect to be victorious. Therefore the struggle for attainment of truth shall unequivocally yield good benefits,