Rudram Chamakam Meaning

Sri Rudram Chamakam Introduction

The Chamakam portion of the Sri Rudram is a powerful Vedic chant from the Krishna Yajurveda, complementing the Namakam. While the Namakam offers salutations to Lord Rudra, the Chamakam is a prayer for blessings, where the devotee asks for a series of material and spiritual boons. Each of the eleven anuvakas (sections) of the Chamakam lists desires ranging from essential needs like food, health, and wealth to more profound spiritual gains, such as knowledge, mental clarity, and self-realization. The repeated use of the word “cha me” (and for me) symbolizes a humble request for abundance and well-being in all aspects of life, aiming for the harmonious fulfillment of both worldly and divine aspirations. This makes the Chamakam a holistic prayer, seeking balance between the material and spiritual realms under the grace of Lord Shiva.

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॥ चमकप्रश्नः ॥

ॐ अग्नाविष्णू सजोषसेमा वर्धन्तु वां गिरः ।
द्युम्नैर्वाजेभिरागतम् । वाजश्च मे प्रसवश्च मे
प्रयतिश्च मे प्रसितिश्च मे धीतिश्च मे क्रतुश्च
मे स्वरश्च मे श्लोकश्च मे श्रावश्च मे श्रुतिश्च
मे ज्योतिश्च मे सुवश्च मे प्राणश्च मेऽपानश्च मे
व्यानश्च मेऽसुश्च मे चित्तं च म आधीतं च मे
वाक्च मे मनश्च मे चक्षुश्च मे श्रोत्रं च मे
दक्षश्च मे बलं च म ओजश्च मे सहश्च म
आयुश्च मे जरा च म आत्मा च मे तनूश्च मे शर्म
च मे वर्म च मेऽङ्गानि च मेऽस्थानि च मे परूꣳषि
च मे शरीराणि च मे ॥ १॥

camakapraśnaḥ

oṃ agnāviṣṇū sajoṣasemā vardhantu vāṃ giraḥ .
dyumnairvājebhirāgatam . vājaśca me prasavaśca me
prayatiśca me prasitiśca me dhītiśca me kratuśca
me svaraśca me ślokaśca me śrāvaśca me śrutiśca
me jyotiśca me suvaśca me prāṇaśca me’pānaśca me
vyānaśca me’suśca me cittaṃ ca ma ādhītaṃ ca me
vākca me manaśca me cakṣuśca me śrotraṃ ca me
dakṣaśca me balaṃ ca ma ojaśca me sahaśca ma
āyuśca me jarā ca ma ātmā ca me tanūśca me śarma
ca me varma ca me’ṅgāni ca me’sthāni ca me parūgͫṣi
ca me śarīrāṇi ca me .. 1..


Summary: The first Anuvaka of the Chamakam asks for a variety of blessings, including strength, longevity, vitality, knowledge, skill, protection, and good health, both physically and spiritually. It’s a holistic invocation to Agni and Vishnu, asking for well-being in all aspects of life.


1. oṃ agnāviṣṇū sajoṣasemā vardhantu vāṃ giraḥ

May the hymns of praise for Agni and Vishnu, offered together in harmony, increase and grow.

2. dyumnairvājebhirāgatam

May you (Agni and Vishnu) arrive with radiant splendor and blessings of wealth and strength.

dyumnair: With brilliance or splendor.
vājebhiḥ: With wealth or blessings (often referring to strength, energy, or sustenance).
āgatam: Arrive or come.

3. vājaśca me prasavaśca me

May I have both strength and progeny.

vājaḥ: Strength or energy (also wealth).
prasavaḥ: Progeny, offspring, or productivity.
me: Refers to for me (as in, let these qualities be mine).

4. prayatiśca me prasitiśca me

May I have determination and accomplishment.
prayatiḥ: Determination or perseverance.
prasitiḥ: Success or accomplishment.

5. dhītiśca me kratuśca me

May I have both wisdom and willpower.

dhītiḥ: Wisdom or intelligence.
kratuḥ: Willpower or resolve.

6. svaraśca me ślokaśca me

May I have musical expression and fame.

svaraḥ: Sound or tone, often referring to vocal expression or music.
ślokaḥ: Fame, renown, or verses (hymns).

7. śrāvaśca me śrutiśca me

May I have good reputation and understanding of sacred knowledge.
śrāvaḥ: Reputation, fame, or hearing.
śrutiḥ: Sacred knowledge or scripture (that which is heard, particularly the Vedas).

8. jyotiśca me suvaśca me

May I have light and heaven.

jyotiḥ: Light or illumination.
suvaḥ: Heaven or celestial realms.

9. prāṇaśca me’pānaśca me

May my vital life forces (breath) be strong, both outgoing and incoming.

prāṇaḥ: Outgoing breath or life force.
apānaḥ: Incoming breath or life force.

10. vyānaśca me’suśca me

May I have balanced energy flow and perfect health.

vyānaḥ: A type of vital breath that governs circulation of energy within the body.
asuḥ: Life or vitality.

11. cittaṃ ca ma ādhītaṃ ca me

May I have a focused mind and retained knowledge.
cittam: Mind or consciousness.
ādhītam: Retained or acquired knowledge.

12. vākca me manaśca me

May I have the power of speech and control of the mind.

vāk: Speech or voice.
manaḥ: Mind or thought.

13. cakṣuśca me śrotraṃ ca me

May I have sharp vision and hearing.

cakṣuḥ: Eyes or vision.
śrotram: Ears or hearing.

14. dakṣaśca me balaṃ ca ma ojaśca me sahaśca ma

May I have skill, strength, vitality, and endurance.

dakṣaḥ: Skill or capability.
balaṃ: Strength.
ojaḥ: Vitality or vigor.
sahaḥ: Endurance or power.

15. āyuśca me jarā ca ma

May I have longevity and graceful aging.

āyuḥ: Longevity or life.
jarā: Old age.

16. ātmā ca me tanūśca me

May my soul and body be strong.

ātmā: Soul or self.
tanūḥ: Body.

17. śarma ca me varma ca me

May I have protection and a shield.

śarma: Protection or happiness.
varma: Shield or armor.

18. aṅgāni ca me’sthāni ca me

May my limbs and bones be strong.
aṅgāni: Limbs or body parts.
asthāni: Bones.

19. parūgͫṣi ca me śarīrāṇi ca me

May my joints and body be in good health.

parūgͫṣi: Joints or connections.
śarīrāṇi: Body.

Summary:
The first Anuvaka of the Chamakam asks for a variety of blessings, including strength, longevity, vitality, knowledge, skill, protection, and good health, both physically and spiritually. It’s a holistic invocation to Agni and Vishnu, asking for well-being in all aspects of life.


 

ज्यैष्ठ्यं च म आधिपत्यं च मे मन्युश्च मे भामश्च
मेऽमश्च मेऽम्भश्च मे जेमा च मे महिमा च मे
वरिमा च मे प्रथिमा च मे वर्ष्मा च मे द्राघुया च मे
वृद्धं च मे वृद्धिश्च मे सत्यं च मे श्रद्धा च
मे जगच्च मे धनं च मे वशश्च मे त्विषिश्च मे
क्रीडा च मे मोदश्च मे जातं च मे जनिष्यमाणं च मे
सूक्तं च मे सुकृतं च मे वित्तं च मे वेद्यं च मे
भूतं च मे भविष्यच्च मे सुगं च मे सुपथं च म
ऋद्धं च म ऋद्धिश्च मे कॢप्तं च मे कॢप्तिश्च
मे मतिश्च मे सुमतिश्च मे ॥ २॥
jyaiṣṭhyaṃ ca ma ādhipatyaṃ ca me manyuśca me bhāmaśca
me’maśca me’mbhaśca me jemā ca me mahimā ca me
varimā ca me prathimā ca me varṣmā ca me drāghuyā ca me
vṛddhaṃ ca me vṛddhiśca me satyaṃ ca me śraddhā ca
me jagacca me dhanaṃ ca me vaśaśca me tviṣiśca me
krīḍā ca me modaśca me jātaṃ ca me janiṣyamāṇaṃ ca me
sūktaṃ ca me sukṛtaṃ ca me vittaṃ ca me vedyaṃ ca me
bhūtaṃ ca me bhaviṣyacca me sugaṃ ca me supathaṃ ca ma
ṛddhaṃ ca ma ṛddhiśca me kḷptaṃ ca me kḷptiśca
me matiśca me sumatiśca me .. 2..

Summary: The Second Anuvaka of the Chamakam continues the invocation of blessings, focusing on qualities like leadership, brilliance, growth, truth, faith, prosperity, and wisdom. It asks for a harmonious combination of material success, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and righteous conduct, all vital for living a complete and fulfilled life.


1. jyaiṣṭhyaṃ ca ma ādhipatyaṃ ca me
May I have supremacy and leadership.jyaiṣṭhyaṃ: Supremacy, superiority, or being the best.
ādhipatyaṃ: Leadership or lordship.

2. manyuśca me bhāmaśca me
May I have righteous anger and brilliance.

manyuḥ: Righteous anger, or the ability to take determined action.
bhāmaḥ: Brilliance or radiance (both physically and mentally).

3. ’maśca me’mbhaśca me
May I have wealth and abundance of water.

amaḥ: Wealth or resources.
ambhaḥ: Water or abundance, often referring to life’s sustaining element.

4. jemā ca me mahimā ca me
May I have prosperity and greatness.

jemā: Prosperity, well-being, or excellence.
mahimā: Greatness or magnificence.

5. varimā ca me prathimā ca me
May I have vastness and expansiveness.

varimā: Vastness or greatness in extent.
prathimā: Expansiveness or extension in all directions.

6. varṣmā ca me drāghuyā ca me
May I have height and length.

varṣmā: Height or stature.
drāghuyā: Length or long life.

7. vṛddhaṃ ca me vṛddhiśca me
May I have growth and increase.

vṛddham: Growth or prosperity (refers to material or spiritual growth).
vṛddhiḥ: Increase or improvement.

8. satyaṃ ca me śraddhā ca me
May I have truth and faith.

satyaḥ: Truth or righteousness.
śraddhā: Faith or devotion.

9. jagacca me dhanaṃ ca me
May I have dominion over the world and wealth.

jagat: The world or universe.
dhanam: Wealth or riches.

10. vaśaśca me tviṣiśca me
May I have control and splendor.

vaśaḥ: Control, authority, or influence.
tviṣiḥ: Radiance or brilliance.

11. krīḍā ca me modaśca me
May I have joy and delight.

krīḍā: Playfulness or joy.
modaḥ: Delight or happiness.

12. jātaṃ ca me janiṣyamāṇaṃ ca me
May I have what is already born and what is yet to be born.

jātam: That which is already born or created.
janiṣyamāṇaṃ: That which is yet to be born or created.

13. sūktaṃ ca me sukṛtaṃ ca me
May I have well-spoken words and virtuous deeds.

sūktam: Well-spoken words or hymns.
sukṛtam: Virtuous deeds or good actions.

14. vittaṃ ca me vedyaṃ ca me
May I have wealth and knowledge.

vittam: Wealth or possessions.
vedyam: Knowledge or understanding (often refers to Vedic knowledge).

15. bhūtaṃ ca me bhaviṣyacca me
May I have what exists and what is yet to come.

bhūtam: That which exists, or the present.
bhaviṣyam: That which is yet to come, or the future.

16. sugaṃ ca me supathaṃ ca ma
May I have an easy path and a good path.

sugam: Ease or comfort (may also refer to an easy journey or passage).
supatham: A good or righteous path.

17. ṛddhaṃ ca ma ṛddhiśca me
May I have prosperity and accomplishment.

ṛddham: Prosperity, wealth, or success.
ṛddhiḥ: Accomplishment or growth.

18. kḷptaṃ ca me kḷptiśca me
May I have completion and ability to plan.

kḷptam: Completion or arrangement.
kḷptiḥ: Ability to plan or preparation.

19. matiśca me sumatiśca me
May I have wisdom and good judgment.

matiḥ: Wisdom, intellect, or understanding.
sumatiḥ: Good judgment, right understanding, or favorable disposition.

Summary:
The Second Anuvaka of the Chamakam continues the invocation of blessings, focusing on qualities like leadership, brilliance, growth, truth, faith, prosperity, and wisdom. It asks for a harmonious combination of material success, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and righteous conduct, all vital for living a complete and fulfilled life.


 

शं च मे मयश्च मे प्रियं च मेऽनुकामश्च मे
कामश्च मे सौमनसश्च मे भद्रं च मे श्रेयश्च मे
वस्यश्च मे यशश्च मे भगश्च मे द्रविणं च मे
यन्ता च मे धर्ता च मे क्षेमश्च मे धृतिश्च मे
विश्वं च मे महश्च मे संविच्च मे ज्ञात्रं च मे
सूश्च मे प्रसूश्च मे सीरं च मे लयश्च म ऋतं च
मेऽमृतं च मेऽयक्ष्मं च मेऽनामयच्च मे जीवातुश्च
मे दीर्घायुत्वं च मेऽनमित्रं च मेऽभयं च मे सुगं च
मे शयनं च मे सूषा च मे सुदिनं च मे ॥ ३॥
śaṃ ca me mayaśca me priyaṃ ca me’nukāmaśca me
kāmaśca me saumanasaśca me bhadraṃ ca me śreyaśca me
vasyaśca me yaśaśca me bhagaśca me draviṇaṃ ca me
yantā ca me dhartā ca me kṣemaśca me dhṛtiśca me
viśvaṃ ca me mahaśca me saṃvicca me jñātraṃ ca me
sūśca me prasūśca me sīraṃ ca me layaśca ma ṛtaṃ ca
me’mṛtaṃ ca me’yakṣmaṃ ca me’nāmayacca me jīvātuśca
me dīrghāyutvaṃ ca me’namitraṃ ca me’bhayaṃ ca me sugaṃ ca
me śayanaṃ ca me sūṣā ca me sudinaṃ ca me .. 3..

Summary: This section of the Chamakam focuses on a wide array of blessings, including peace, desires, wealth, health, protection, longevity, knowledge, and comfort. The invocations ask for an ideal state of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, covering all aspects of life, from prosperity and knowledge to rest and fearlessness.


1. śaṃ ca me mayaśca me
May I have peace and prosperity.śam: Peace or well-being.
mayaḥ: Prosperity or joy.

2. priyaṃ ca me’nukāmaśca me
May I have that which is dear and that which fulfills my desires.

priyam: That which is dear or loved.
anukāmaḥ: Fulfillment of desires or wishes.

3. kāmaśca me saumanasaśca me
May I have desires fulfilled and peace of mind.

kāmaḥ: Desires or wishes.
saumanasaḥ: Peace of mind or good thoughts.

4. bhadraṃ ca me śreyaśca me
May I have auspiciousness and excellence.

bhadram: Auspiciousness or good fortune.
śreyaḥ: Excellence, welfare, or prosperity.

5. vasyaśca me yaśaśca me
May I have control and fame.

vasyaḥ: Control or influence.
yaśaḥ: Fame or renown.

6. bhagaśca me draviṇaṃ ca me
May I have good fortune and wealth.

bhagaḥ: Good fortune, prosperity.
draviṇam: Wealth or resources.

7. yantā ca me dhartā ca me
May I have guidance and support.

yantā: Guide or director.
dhartā: Supporter or sustainer.

8. kṣemaśca me dhṛtiśca me
May I have security and perseverance.

kṣemaḥ: Security or safety.
dhṛtiḥ: Perseverance, steadiness, or determination.

9. viśvaṃ ca me mahaśca me
May I have the whole universe and greatness.

viśvam: The whole universe or entirety.
mahaḥ: Greatness or magnificence.

10. saṃvicca me jñātraṃ ca me
May I have understanding and knowledge.

saṃvit: Understanding, awareness, or consciousness.
jñātram: Knowledge or insight.

11. sūśca me prasūśca me
May I have birth and productivity.

sūḥ: Birth or creation.
prasūḥ: Productivity or fruitfulness.

12. sīraṃ ca me layaśca ma
May I have firmness and dissolution.

sīram: Firmness or stability.
layaḥ: Dissolution or rest.

13. ṛtaṃ ca me’mṛtaṃ ca me
May I have truth and immortality.

ṛtam: Truth or cosmic order.
amṛtam: Immortality or the nectar of immortality.

14. ‘yakṣmaṃ ca me’nāmayacca me
May I be free from disease and affliction.

yakṣmam: Disease or affliction.
anāmayam: Health, freedom from disease.

15. jīvātuśca me dīrghāyutvaṃ ca me
May I have long life and vitality.

jīvātuḥ: Vitality or life.
dīrghāyutvam: Long life or longevity.

16. ‘namitraṃ ca me’bhayaṃ ca me
May I be free from enemies and fear.

anamitram: Without enemies.
abhayam: Fearlessness or safety.

17. sugaṃ ca me śayanaṃ ca me
May I have comfort and restful sleep.

sugam: Comfort or ease.
śayanam: Sleep or a bed to rest.

18. sūṣā ca me sudinaṃ ca me
May I have good mornings and auspicious days.

sūṣā: Morning or dawn.
sudinam: An auspicious or good day.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam focuses on a wide array of blessings, including peace, desires, wealth, health, protection, longevity, knowledge, and comfort. The invocations ask for an ideal state of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, covering all aspects of life, from prosperity and knowledge to rest and fearlessness.


 

ऊर्क्च मे सूनृता च मे पयश्च मे रसश्च मे
घृतं च मे मधु च मे सग्धिश्च मे सपीतिश्च मे
कृषिश्च मे वृष्टिश्च मे जैत्रं च म औद्भिद्यं
च मे रयिश्च मे रायश्च मे पुष्टं च मे पुष्टिश्च मे
विभु च मे प्रभु च मे बहु च मे भूयश्च मे पूर्णं
च मे पूर्णतरं च मेऽक्षितिश्च मे कूयवाश्च मेऽन्नं
च मेऽक्षुच्च मे व्रीहयश्च मे यवाश्च मे माषाश्च
मे तिलाश्च मे मुद्गाश्च मे खल्वाश्च मे गोधूमाश्च मे
मसुराश्च मे प्रियङ्गवश्च मेऽणवश्च मे श्यामकाश्च
मे नीवाराश्च मे ॥ ४॥
ūrkca me sūnṛtā ca me payaśca me rasaśca me
ghṛtaṃ ca me madhu ca me sagdhiśca me sapītiśca me
kṛṣiśca me vṛṣṭiśca me jaitraṃ ca ma audbhidyaṃ
ca me rayiśca me rāyaśca me puṣṭaṃ ca me puṣṭiśca me
vibhu ca me prabhu ca me bahu ca me bhūyaśca me pūrṇaṃ
ca me pūrṇataraṃ ca me’kṣitiśca me kūyavāśca me’nnaṃ
ca me’kṣucca me vrīhayaśca me yavāśca me māṣāśca
me tilāśca me mudgāśca me khalvāśca me godhūmāśca me
masurāśca me priyaṅgavaśca me’ṇavaśca me śyāmakāśca
me nīvārāśca me .. 4..

Summary: This section of the Chamakam focuses on blessings for nourishment, wealth, agriculture, food, and prosperity. It calls for an abundance of grains, milk, honey, and other vital resources, ensuring both physical nourishment and material prosperity. The recurring theme is the desire for completeness and abundance in all aspects of life, from food and agriculture to wealth and power.


1. ūrkca me sūnṛtā ca me
May I have nourishment and sweet speech.ūrk: Nourishment or strength.
sūnṛtā: Sweet speech, truthfulness, or pleasing words.

2. payaśca me rasaśca me
May I have milk and juice (essence).

payaḥ: Milk, often symbolizing nourishment.
rasaḥ: Juice or essence, referring to vitality and taste.

3. ghṛtaṃ ca me madhu ca me
May I have clarified butter and honey.

ghṛtam: Clarified butter (ghee), a symbol of purity and nourishment.
madhu: Honey, representing sweetness and abundance.

4. sagdhiśca me sapītiśca me
May I have thick cream and nourishment.

sagdhiḥ: Thick cream or curd, another nourishing substance.
sapītiḥ: Nourishment or sustenance.

5. kṛṣiśca me vṛṣṭiśca me
May I have agriculture and rain.

kṛṣiḥ: Agriculture or farming.
vṛṣṭiḥ: Rain, essential for crops and fertility.

6. jaitraṃ ca ma audbhidyaṃ ca me
May I have victory and sprouting (growth).

jaitram: Victory or success.
audbhidyam: Growth or sprouting, particularly of plants.

7. rayiśca me rāyaśca me
May I have wealth and abundance.

rayiḥ: Wealth or possessions.
rāyaḥ: Abundance or prosperity.

8. puṣṭaṃ ca me puṣṭiśca me
May I have fullness and nourishment.

puṣṭam: Fullness or completeness.
puṣṭiḥ: Nourishment or thriving.

9. vibhu ca me prabhu ca me

May I be granted the gift of abundance of all varieties of cereals, millets and corn.

vibhu ca me: May I have abundance.
prabhu ca me: May I have great plenty.

10. bahu ca me bhūyaśca me
May I have plenty and increase.

bahu: Plenty or abundance.
bhūyaḥ: Increase or growth.

11. pūrṇaṃ ca me pūrṇataraṃ ca me
May I have fullness and greater fullness.

pūrṇam: Fullness or completeness.
pūrṇataram: Greater fullness or even more completeness.

12. ‘kṣitiśca me kūyavāśca me
May I have land and heaps of grain.

kṣitiḥ: Land or earth.
kūyavāḥ: Heaps of grain, symbolizing agricultural abundance.

13. ‘nnaṃ ca me’kṣucca me
May I have food and sugarcane.

annam: Food or nourishment.
akṣu: Sugarcane, a symbol of sweetness and prosperity.

14. vrīhayaśca me yavāśca me
May I have rice and barley.

vrīhayaḥ: Rice, a staple grain in many cultures.
yavāḥ: Barley, another important grain.

15. māṣāśca me tilāśca me
May I have black gram and sesame.

māṣāḥ: Black gram, a type of legume.
tilāḥ: Sesame seeds, often used for oil and food.

16. mudgāśca me khalvāśca me
May I have green gram and millet.

mudgāḥ: Green gram (mung beans).
khalvāḥ: Millet, another grain.

17. godhūmāśca me masurāśca me
May I have wheat and lentils.

godhūmāḥ: Wheat, an essential grain.
masurāḥ: Lentils, a staple pulse.

18. priyaṅgavaśca me’ṇavaśca me

May I have long pepper and small grains.

priyaṅgavaḥ: Long pepper, a medicinal and culinary spice.
aṇavaḥ: Small grains or minute particles.

19. śyāmakāśca me nīvārāśca me
May I have wild rice and other grains.

śyāmakāḥ: A type of grain, possibly wild rice or millet.
nīvārāḥ: Wild rice or another type of coarse grain.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam focuses on blessings for nourishment, wealth, agriculture, food, and prosperity. It calls for an abundance of grains, milk, honey, and other vital resources, ensuring both physical nourishment and material prosperity. The recurring theme is the desire for completeness and abundance in all aspects of life, from food and agriculture to wealth and power.


 

अश्मा च मे मृत्तिका च मे गिरयश्च मे पर्वताश्च मे
सिकताश्च मे वनस्पतयश्च मे हिरण्यं च मेऽयश्च
मे सीसं च मे त्रपुश्च मे श्यामं च मे लोहं च
मेऽग्निश्च म आपश्च मे वीरुधश्च म ओषधयश्च
मे कृष्टपच्यं च मेऽकृष्टपच्यं च मे ग्राम्याश्च
मे पशव आरण्याश्च यज्ञेन कल्पन्तां वित्तं च मे
वित्तिश्च मे भूतं च मे भूतिश्च मे वसु च मे
वसतिश्च मे कर्म च मे शक्तिश्च मेऽर्थश्च म
एमश्च म इतिश्च मे गतिश्च मे ॥ ५॥
aśmā ca me mṛttikā ca me girayaśca me parvatāśca me
sikatāśca me vanaspatayaśca me hiraṇyaṃ ca me’yaśca
me sīsaṃ ca me trapuśca me śyāmaṃ ca me lohaṃ ca
me’gniśca ma āpaśca me vīrudhaśca ma oṣadhayaśca
me kṛṣṭapacyaṃ ca me’kṛṣṭapacyaṃ ca me grāmyāśca
me paśava āraṇyāśca yajñena kalpantāṃ vittaṃ ca me
vittiśca me bhūtaṃ ca me bhūtiśca me vasu ca me
vasatiśca me karma ca me śaktiśca me’rthaśca ma
emaśca ma itiśca me gatiśca me .. 5..

Summary: This section of the Chamakam calls for a broad spectrum of material and natural resources, such as metals, food, animals, and natural elements like fire and water. It also asks for spiritual and physical prosperity, strength, and the ability to perform righteous actions (karma) while living in a secure and prosperous dwelling. The invocations emphasize both the material and spiritual wealth necessary for a fulfilled life.


1. aśmā ca me mṛttikā ca me
May I have stone and clay.aśmā: Stone or rock.
mṛttikā: Clay or earth, often used for making pottery or bricks.

2. girayaśca me parvatāśca me
May I have mountains and hills.

girayaḥ: Mountains.
parvatāḥ: Hills, similar to mountains but usually smaller in scale.

3. sikatāśca me vanaspatayaśca me
May I have sand and forest trees.

sikatāḥ: Sand or gravel.
vanaspatayaḥ: Forest trees or large trees that grow in the wild.

4. hiraṇyaṃ ca me’yaśca me
May I have gold and iron.

hiraṇyam: Gold, a symbol of wealth and purity.
ayaḥ: Iron, representing strength and utility.

5. sīsaṃ ca me trapuśca me
May I have lead and tin.

sīsam: Lead, a heavy metal.
trapuḥ: Tin, often used in alloys like bronze.

6. śyāmaṃ ca me lohaṃ ca me
May I have black iron and copper.

śyāmam: Black iron, possibly referring to steel or a type of iron.
loham: Copper, a valuable metal used for various purposes.

7. ‘gniśca ma āpaśca me
May I have fire and water.

agniḥ: Fire, a sacred element in Vedic rituals.
āpaḥ: Water, essential for life and purification.

8. vīrudhaśca ma oṣadhayaśca me
May I have herbs and medicinal plants.

vīrudhaḥ: Herbs or small plants.
oṣadhayaḥ: Medicinal plants or herbs used for healing.

9. kṛṣṭapacyaṃ ca me’kṛṣṭapacyaṃ ca me
May I have cultivated and uncultivated food.

kṛṣṭapacyaṃ: Cultivated crops or food that is grown.
akṛṣṭapacyaṃ: Wild or uncultivated food, food that grows naturally without farming.

10. grāmyāśca me paśava āraṇyāśca
May I have domesticated animals and wild animals.

grāmyāḥ: Domesticated animals, often referring to cattle or livestock.
āraṇyāḥ: Wild animals, those that live in the forest or wilderness.

11. yajñena kalpantāṃ
May they be fit for sacrifice.

yajñena: Through sacrifice or ritual.
kalpantām: Fit or appropriate, usually in the context of being used in rituals.

12. vittaṃ ca me vittiśca me
May I have wealth and the means of acquiring wealth.

vittam: Wealth or riches.
vittiḥ: The means or resources for acquiring wealth.

13. bhūtaṃ ca me bhūtiśca me
May I have what exists and prosperity.

bhūtam: That which exists, or present possessions.
bhūtiḥ: Prosperity or success.

14. vasu ca me vasatiśca me
May I have wealth and a dwelling place.

vasu: Wealth or riches.
vasatiḥ: Dwelling place, home, or residence.

15. karma ca me śaktiśca me
May I have action and strength.

karma: Action, deed, or work.
śaktiḥ: Strength or power.

16. ‘rthaśca ma emaśca ma itiśca me
May I have purpose, acquisition, and completeness.

arthaḥ: Purpose, meaning, or wealth.
emaḥ: Acquisition or possession.
itiḥ: Completion or conclusion.

17. gatiśca me
May I have progress or movement.

gatiḥ: Movement, progress, or the ability to advance.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam calls for a broad spectrum of material and natural resources, such as metals, food, animals, and natural elements like fire and water. It also asks for spiritual and physical prosperity, strength, and the ability to perform righteous actions (karma) while living in a secure and prosperous dwelling. The invocations emphasize both the material and spiritual wealth necessary for a fulfilled life.


 

अग्निश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे सोमश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे सविता
च म इन्द्रश्च मे सरस्वती च म इन्द्रश्च मे पूषा च
म इन्द्रश्च मे बृहस्पतिश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे मित्रश्च
म इन्द्रश्च मे वरुणश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे त्वष्टा च
म इन्द्रश्च मे धाता च म इन्द्रश्च मे विष्णुश्च म
इन्द्रश्च मेऽश्विनौ च म इन्द्रश्च मे मरुतश्च म
इन्द्रश्च मे विश्वे च मे देवा इन्द्रश्च मे पृथिवी च
म इन्द्रश्च मेऽन्तरिक्षं च म इन्द्रश्च मे द्यौश्च
म इन्द्रश्च मे दिशश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे मूर्धा च म
इन्द्रश्च मे प्रजापतिश्च म इन्द्रश्च मे ॥ ६॥
agniśca ma indraśca me somaśca ma indraśca me savitā
ca ma indraśca me sarasvatī ca ma indraśca me pūṣā ca
ma indraśca me bṛhaspatiśca ma indraśca me mitraśca
ma indraśca me varuṇaśca ma indraśca me tvaṣṭā ca
ma indraśca me dhātā ca ma indraśca me viṣṇuśca ma
indraśca me’śvinau ca ma indraśca me marutaśca ma
indraśca me viśve ca me devā indraśca me pṛthivī ca
ma indraśca me’ntarikṣaṃ ca ma indraśca me dyauśca
ma indraśca me diśaśca ma indraśca me mūrdhā ca ma
indraśca me prajāpatiśca ma indraśca me .. 6..

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam focuses on invoking various deities alongside Indra, the king of the gods, for their blessings. It includes a wide range of gods, such as Agni (fire), Sarasvatī (wisdom), Pūṣā (nourishment), Viṣṇu (preservation), and others who represent different aspects of life, nature, and the cosmos. The repetition of Indra emphasizes his leadership and protective power in all realms, from the Earth to the heavens.


1. agniśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Agni and Indra.agniḥ: The fire god, representing purity and transformation.
indraḥ: The king of the gods, symbolizing strength and leadership.

2. somaśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Soma and Indra.

somaḥ: The moon and the divine nectar, symbolizing immortality and inspiration.
indraḥ: Indra, again called upon for his might and authority.

3. savitā ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Savitā and Indra.

savitā: The sun god, who stimulates all life and represents illumination and energy.
indraḥ: Indra, invoked again for protection and strength.

4. sarasvatī ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Sarasvatī and Indra.

sarasvatī: The goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts.
indraḥ: Indra, continuing to provide power and dominance.

5. pūṣā ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Pūṣā and Indra.

pūṣā: The god of prosperity, nourishment, and well-being.
indraḥ: Indra, for his protective qualities.

6. bṛhaspatiśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Bṛhaspati and Indra.

bṛhaspatiḥ: The teacher of the gods, representing wisdom and guidance.
indraḥ: Indra, called again to support with his strength and leadership.

7. mitraśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Mitra and Indra.

mitraḥ: The god of friendship and harmony, often associated with contracts and agreements.
indraḥ: Indra, once more for his might and sovereignty.

8. varuṇaśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Varuṇa and Indra.

varuṇaḥ: The god of the waters and cosmic law, symbolizing moral and physical order.
indraḥ: Indra, continuing to provide power and defense.

9. tvaṣṭā ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Tvaṣṭā and Indra.

tvaṣṭā: The divine artisan or craftsman, representing creation and construction.
indraḥ: Indra, as usual, for his strength and leadership.

10. dhātā ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Dhātā and Indra.

dhātā: The sustainer, one who upholds the universe and life.
indraḥ: Indra, for continued protection and leadership.

11. viṣṇuśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Viṣṇu and Indra.

viṣṇuḥ: The preserver of the universe, representing balance and continuity.
indraḥ: Indra, invoked here again for his authority and might.

12. aśvinau ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the Aśvin twins and Indra.

aśvinau: The divine twin horsemen, representing healing and protection.
indraḥ: Indra, maintaining his role as a powerful protector.

13. marutaśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the Maruts and Indra.

marutaḥ: The storm gods, who bring energy, change, and transformation.
indraḥ: Indra, for his strength to lead the divine forces.

14. viśve ca me devā indraśca me
May I have the blessings of all the gods and Indra.

viśve devāḥ: All the gods, a collective invocation for the blessings of the entire pantheon.
indraḥ: Indra, the leader among the gods.

15. pṛthivī ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the Earth and Indra.

pṛthivī: The Earth goddess, symbolizing fertility, stability, and support.
indraḥ: Indra, who protects and governs.

16. ‘ntarikṣaṃ ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the atmosphere and Indra.

antarikṣam: The intermediate space, the atmosphere or sky.
indraḥ: Indra, who rules the heavens.

17. dyauśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the sky and Indra.

dyauḥ: The sky, representing the higher realms or the celestial sphere.
indraḥ: Indra, the king of the gods who resides in the heavens.

18. diśaśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the directions and Indra.

diśaḥ: The directions or quarters, which govern the various parts of the world.
indraḥ: Indra, who governs all directions as the king of the gods.

19. mūrdhā ca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of the head (cosmic summit) and Indra.

mūrdhā: The head or summit, possibly referring to the highest point in creation, both physical and cosmic.
indraḥ: Indra, overseeing the highest realms.

20. prajāpatiśca ma indraśca me
May I have the blessings of Prajāpati and Indra.

prajāpatiḥ: The lord of all creatures, representing the source of creation.
indraḥ: Indra, who governs and protects the world.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam focuses on invoking various deities alongside Indra, the king of the gods, for their blessings. It includes a wide range of gods, such as Agni (fire), Sarasvatī (wisdom), Pūṣā (nourishment), Viṣṇu (preservation), and others who represent different aspects of life, nature, and the cosmos. The repetition of Indra emphasizes his leadership and protective power in all realms, from the Earth to the heavens.


 

अꣳशुश्च मे रश्मिश्च मेऽदाभ्यश्च मेऽधिपतिश्च
म उपाꣳशुश्च मेऽन्तर्यामश्च म ऐन्द्रवायवश्च
मे मैत्रावरुणश्च म आश्विनश्च मे प्रतिप्रस्थानश्च मे
शुक्रश्च मे मन्थी च म आग्रयणश्च मे वैश्वदेवश्च
मे ध्रुवश्च मे वैश्वानरश्च म ऋतुग्रहाश्च
मेऽतिग्राह्याश्च म ऐन्द्राग्नश्च मे वैश्वदेवश्च
मे मरुत्वतीयाश्च मे माहेन्द्रश्च म आदित्यश्च
मे सावित्रश्च मे सारस्वतश्च मे पौष्णश्च मे
पात्नीवतश्च मे हारियोजनश्च मे ॥ ७॥
agͫśuśca me raśmiśca me’dābhyaśca me’dhipatiśca
ma upāgͫśuśca me’ntaryāmaśca ma aindravāyavaśca
me maitrāvaruṇaśca ma āśvinaśca me pratiprasthānaśca me
śukraśca me manthī ca ma āgrayaṇaśca me vaiśvadevaśca
me dhruvaśca me vaiśvānaraśca ma ṛtugrahāśca
me’tigrāhyāśca ma aindrāgnaśca me vaiśvadevaśca
me marutvatīyāśca me māhendraśca ma ādityaśca
me sāvitraśca me sārasvataśca me pauṣṇaśca me
pātnīvataśca me hāriyojanaśca me .. 7..

This Seventh Anuvaka of the Chamakam lists the various vessels necessary for Soma Yagya sacrifices in the “Yagya Kunda”, (Altar) the site of offerings to the Fire God – Agni. In other words, each word represents an aspect of self offering to the respective Deity. It asks for the blessings of the gods of Soma, Indra, Vāyu, the Aśvins, and others involved in specific sacrifices and cosmic functions. There is a focus on different aspects of nature, stability, prosperity, and the seasonal cycles, all important in maintaining harmony and balance in life.


1. agͫśuśca me raśmiśca me’dābhyaśca me’dhipatiśca ma
May I have the Agͫśu vessel, the Raśmi vessel, the Dābhya vessel, and the Adhipati vessel.agͫśuḥ: A small Soma vessel used in Vedic rituals.
raśmiḥ: Another vessel associated with Soma or the rays (reins) of light.
dābhyaḥ: A vessel used in specific sacrificial offerings.
adhipatiḥ: A vessel for the chief offering, symbolizing control or lordship in the ritual.

2. upāgͫśuśca me’ntaryāmaśca ma
May I have the Upāgͫśu and Antaryāma vessels.

upāgͫśuḥ: A small vessel used in the Soma sacrifice, typically to hold or pour Soma juice.
antaryāmaḥ: Another vessel related to Soma, used in intermediate stages of the sacrifice.

3. aindravāyavaśca me maitrāvaruṇaśca ma
May I have the Indra-Vāyu vessel and the Maitrāvaruṇa vessel.

aindravāyavaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to Indra and Vāyu (wind god).
maitrāvaruṇaḥ: A vessel used in rituals related to Mitra and Varuṇa, gods of contracts and cosmic order.

4. āśvinaśca me pratiprasthānaśca me
May I have the Aśvina vessel and the Pratiprasthāna vessel.

āśvinaḥ: A vessel associated with the Aśvins, the twin gods of healing.
pratiprasthānaḥ: A vessel or item used at the concluding part of the ritual.

5. śukraśca me manthī ca ma
May I have the Śukra vessel and the Manthī (churning) vessel.

śukraḥ: A vessel associated with purity, often used in rituals related to Soma.
manthī: The vessel used for churning the Soma during the sacrifice.

6. āgrayaṇaśca me vaiśvadevaśca me
May I have the Āgrayaṇa vessel and the Vaiśvadeva vessel.

āgrayaṇaḥ: A vessel for the first offering of the year or the first-fruits sacrifice.
vaiśvadevaḥ: A vessel used in offerings to all the gods (Viśve Devāḥ).

7. dhruvaśca me vaiśvānaraśca ma
May I have the Dhruva and Vaiśvānara vessels.

dhruvaḥ: A fixed or stable vessel used in Vedic rituals, symbolizing permanence.
vaiśvānaraḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to Agni (the universal fire).

8. ṛtugrahāśca me’tigrāhyāśca ma
May I have the seasonal libation vessels and the additional libation vessels.

ṛtugrahāḥ: Vessels used for offerings made during specific seasons or seasonal rites.
atigrāhyāḥ: Vessels used for special or additional libations.
9. aindrāgnaśca me vaiśvadevaśca me
May I have the Indra-Agni vessel and the Vaiśvadeva vessel.

aindrāgnaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices dedicated to both Indra and Agni.
vaiśvadevaḥ: A vessel used for the universal offering to all the gods (Viśve Devāḥ).

10. marutvatīyāśca me māhendraśca ma
May I have the Marutvatīya and Māhendra vessels.

marutvatīyaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices related to the Maruts, the storm gods.
māhendraḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices dedicated to the great Indra.

11. ādityaśca me sāvitraśca me

May I have the Āditya and Sāvitra vessels.

ādityaḥ: A vessel used in sacrifices to the Ādityas (solar deities).
sāvitraḥ: A vessel associated with the sun god Sāvitrī.

12. sārasvataśca me pauṣṇaśca me
May I have the Sārasvata and Pauṣṇa vessels.

sārasvataḥ: A vessel associated with Sarasvatī, the goddess of wisdom and learning.
pauṣṇaḥ: A vessel associated with Pūṣan, the god of prosperity and nourishment.

13. pātnīvataśca me hāriyojanaśca me
May I have the Pātnīvata vessel and the Hāriyojana vessel.

pātnīvataḥ: A vessel used in rituals that involve the gods along with their consorts (gods who have wives).
hāriyojanaḥ: A vessel associated with deities that move in golden chariots, such as Pūṣan or the Aśvins.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam lists a series of ritual vessels that are used in the Soma sacrifices and other Vedic rituals. Each vessel is associated with different gods or specific stages of the ritual process. The focus here is not on the deities themselves but on the vessels that hold offerings for the gods during the sacrifices, such as those used for Indra, Agni, Mitra, Varuṇa, and others.


 

इध्मश्च मे बर्हिश्च मे वेदिश्च मे धिष्णियाश्च मे
स्रुचश्च मे चमसाश्च मे ग्रावाणश्च मे स्वरवश्च
म उपरवाश्च मेऽधिषवणे च मे द्रोणकलशश्च
मे वायव्यानि च मे पूतभृच्च म आधवनीयश्च म
आग्नीध्रं च मे हविर्धानं च मे गृहाश्च मे सदश्च
मे पुरोडाशाश्च मे पचताश्च मेऽवभृथश्च मे
स्वगाकारश्च मे ॥ ८॥
idhmaśca me barhiśca me vediśca me dhiṣṇiyāśca me
srucaśca me camasāśca me grāvāṇaśca me svaravaśca
ma uparavāśca me’dhiṣavaṇe ca me droṇakalaśaśca
me vāyavyāni ca me pūtabhṛcca ma ādhavanīyaśca ma
āgnīdhraṃ ca me havirdhānaṃ ca me gṛhāśca me sadaśca
me puroḍāśāśca me pacatāśca me’vabhṛthaśca me
svagākāraśca me .. 8..

Summary: The Eight Anuvaka of the Chamakam focuses on the various components and tools used in Vedic rituals, including the sacred grass, firewood, vessels, ladles, cups, pressing stones, altars, and offerings. It also invokes blessings for the sacred seats, the final purification ritual, and invocations of well-being. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and effectiveness of the sacrificial rites, ensuring both spiritual and material prosperity.


1. idhmaśca me barhiśca me
May I have the blessings of fuel wood and sacred grass.idhmaḥ: Fuel wood, used for feeding the sacrificial fire.
barhiḥ: Sacred grass, specifically the kuśa grass, used in Vedic rituals.

2. vediśca me dhiṣṇiyāśca me
May I have the blessings of the altar and the sacrificial hearth.

vediḥ: The altar, where Vedic rituals and sacrifices are performed.
dhiṣṇiyāḥ: The sacrificial hearth or place where the sacred fire is kept.

3. srucaśca me camasāśca me
May I have the blessings of sacrificial ladles and cups.

srucaḥ: Sacrificial ladles, used for offering ghee or other offerings into the fire.
camasāḥ: Cups or vessels used to hold Soma or other offerings during rituals.

4. grāvāṇaśca me svaravaśca ma
May I have the blessings of the pressing stones and the invocations.

grāvāṇaḥ: Pressing stones, used to extract Soma juice during sacrifices.
svaravaḥ: Invocations or hymns, particularly those sung or chanted during rituals.

5. uparavāśca me’dhiṣavaṇe ca me
May I have the blessings of the lower altar and the pressing stones.

uparavāḥ: A lower or secondary altar used during sacrifices.
adhiṣavaṇe: Refers to the pressing stones used in preparing Soma during rituals.

6. droṇakalaśaśca me
May I have the blessings of large vessels and containers.

droṇakalaśaḥ: Large vessels or pots used to hold Soma or other ritual substances.

7. vāyavyāni ca me pūtabhṛcca ma
May I have the blessings of strainers and carriers of offerings.

vāyavyāni: Strainers, used for filtering Soma or other liquids during rituals.
pūtabhṛt: A vessel or carrier that holds purified offerings.

8. ādhavanīyaśca ma
May I have the blessings of the sacrificial spoon.

ādhavanīyaḥ: A spoon used in rituals for pouring offerings into the sacred fire.

9. āgnīdhraṃ ca me havirdhānaṃ ca me
May I have the blessings of the fire altar and the offering altar.

āgnīdhraṃ: The fire altar or the priest responsible for maintaining the sacred fire.
havirdhānam: The altar or place where offerings (havis) are made during the ritual.

10. gṛhāśca me sadaśca me
May I have the blessings of the ritual house and the sacred seat.

gṛhāḥ: The ritual house or space where sacrifices and rituals are performed.
sadaḥ: The sacred seat, often referring to the seat of the priests or the space reserved for rituals.

11. puroḍāśāśca me pacatāśca me
May I have the blessings of the sacrificial cakes and cooked offerings.

puroḍāśaḥ: Sacrificial cakes offered during rituals, often made of rice or barley.
pacatāḥ: Cooked offerings, prepared as part of the sacrifice.

12. ‘vabhṛthaśca me
May I have the blessings of the final ablution ritual.

avabhṛthaḥ: The final purification or bathing ceremony performed at the end of a ritual.

13. svagākāraśca me
May I have the blessings of the invocation of well-being.

svagākāraḥ: The invocation or chant for well-being and auspiciousness, often performed at the conclusion of a ritual.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam focuses on the various components and tools used in Vedic rituals, including the sacred grass, firewood, vessels, ladles, cups, pressing stones, altars, and offerings. It also invokes blessings for the sacred seats, the final purification ritual, and invocations of well-being. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and effectiveness of the sacrificial rites, ensuring both spiritual and material prosperity.


 

अग्निश्च मे घर्मश्च मेऽर्कश्च मे सूर्यश्च मे
प्राणश्च मेऽश्वमेधश्च मे पृथिवी च मेऽदितिश्च मे
दितिश्च मे द्यौश्च मे शक्क्वरीरङ्गुलयो दिशश्च
मे यज्ञेन कल्पन्तामृक्च मे साम च मे स्तोमश्च मे
यजुश्च मे दीक्षा च मे तपश्च म ऋतुश्च मे व्रतं
च मेऽहोरात्रयोर्वृष्ट्या बृहद्रथन्तरे च मे यज्ञेन
कल्पेताम् ॥ ९॥
agniśca me gharmaśca me’rkaśca me sūryaśca me
prāṇaśca me’śvamedhaśca me pṛthivī ca me’ditiśca me
ditiśca me dyauśca me śakkvarīraṅgulayo diśaśca
me yajñena kalpantāmṛkca me sāma ca me stomaśca me
yajuśca me dīkṣā ca me tapaśca ma ṛtuśca me vrataṃ
ca me’horātrayorvṛṣṭyā bṛhadrathantare ca me yajñena
kalpetām .. 9..

Summary: This Ninth Anuvaka of the Chamakam invokes blessings from a wide array of elements: fire, sun, life force, the earth, seasons, and sacred texts. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony with both natural cycles (like day and night) and spiritual practices (through sacrifices and rituals). The combination of physical and cosmic entities highlights the holistic nature of Vedic invocations.


1. agniśca me gharmaśca me’rkaśca me sūryaśca me
May I have the blessings of Agni, warmth, light, and the Sun.agniḥ: The fire god, representing purification and energy.
gharmaḥ: Warmth, often referring to heat from the sacrificial fire.
ṛkaḥ: Light or radiance, possibly referring to the light of fire or the sun.
sūryaḥ: The Sun god, symbolizing life, vitality, and illumination.

2. prāṇaśca me’śvamedhaśca me
May I have the blessings of life force (breath) and the Ashvamedha sacrifice.

prāṇaḥ: The vital breath or life force, essential for life.
aśvamedhaḥ: The Ashvamedha, a powerful Vedic horse sacrifice symbolizing sovereignty and abundance.

3. pṛthivī ca me’ditiśca me
May I have the blessings of the Earth and Aditi.

pṛthivī: The Earth, representing stability, fertility, and sustenance.
aditiḥ: The mother of the gods, symbolizing infinite space, freedom, and support.

4. ditiśca me dyauśca me
May I have the blessings of Diti and the Sky.

ditiḥ: Diti, associated with material desires and the mother of demons.
dyauḥ: The Sky, representing the celestial or heavenly realms.

5. śakkvarīraṅgulayo diśaśca me yajñena kalpantām
May I have the blessings of the rhythm, fingers, and the directions through sacrifice.

śakkvarīḥ: A meter used in Vedic hymns, symbolizing rhythm.
aṅgulayaḥ: Fingers, often referring to precise actions during rituals.
diśaḥ: The directions, representing orientation and guidance.

6. ṛkca me sāma ca me stomaśca me
May I have the blessings of the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, and hymns of praise.

ṛk: Refers to the Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedic scriptures.
sāma: Refers to the Sama Veda, which is associated with melodies and music in the Vedic rituals.
stomaḥ: Hymns of praise or eulogies.

7. yajuśca me dīkṣā ca me tapaśca ma
May I have the blessings of the Yajur Veda, consecration, and austerity.

yajuḥ: Refers to the Yajur Veda, focusing on the prose mantras used in rituals.
dīkṣā: Consecration or initiation, a purification ritual.
tapaḥ: Austerity, penance, or spiritual discipline.

8. ṛtuśca me vrataṃ ca me
May I have the blessings of the seasons and vows.

ṛtuḥ: Seasons, symbolizing the natural cycle and order.
vratam: Vows or observances, symbolizing discipline and dedication.

9. ‘horātrayorvṛṣṭyā bṛhadrathantare ca me yajñena kalpetām
May I have the blessings of day and night, rain, and the great intermediate (cycle), all fulfilled through sacrifice.

ahorātrayoḥ: Day and night, representing the passage of time.
vṛṣṭyā: Rain, symbolizing fertility and life-sustaining water.
bṛhadrathantare: A great cycle or intermediary period, often referring to significant cosmic or ritual cycles.

Summary:
This ninth Anuvaka of the Chamakam invokes blessings from a wide array of elements: fire, sun, life force, the earth, seasons, and sacred texts. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony with both natural cycles (like day and night) and spiritual practices (through sacrifices and rituals). The combination of physical and cosmic entities highlights the holistic nature of Vedic invocations.


 

गर्भाश्च मे वत्साश्च मे त्र्यविश्च मे त्र्यवी च मे
दित्यवाट् च मे दित्यौही च मे पञ्चाविश्च मे पञ्चावी
च मे त्रिवत्सश्च मे त्रिवत्सा च मे तुर्यवाट् च मे
तुर्यौही च मे पष्ठवाट् च मे पष्ठौही च म उक्षा च
मे वशा च म ऋषभश्च मे वेहच्च मेऽनड्वाञ्च
मे धेनुश्च म आयुर्यज्ञेन कल्पतां प्राणो यज्ञेन
कल्पतामपानो यज्ञेन कल्पतां व्यानो यज्ञेन कल्पतां
चक्षुर्यज्ञेन कल्पताग् श्रोत्रं यज्ञेन कल्पतां मनो
यज्ञेन कल्पतां वाग्यज्ञेन कल्पतामात्मा यज्ञेन कल्पतां
यज्ञो यज्ञेन कल्पताम् ॥ १०॥
garbhāśca me vatsāśca me tryaviśca me tryavī ca me
dityavāṭ ca me dityauhī ca me pañcāviśca me pañcāvī
ca me trivatsaśca me trivatsā ca me turyavāṭ ca me
turyauhī ca me paṣṭhavāṭ ca me paṣṭhauhī ca ma ukṣā ca
me vaśā ca ma ṛṣabhaśca me vehacca me’naḍvāñca
me dhenuśca ma āyuryajñena kalpatāṃ prāṇo yajñena
kalpatāmapāno yajñena kalpatāṃ vyāno yajñena kalpatāṃ
cakṣuryajñena kalpatāg śrotraṃ yajñena kalpatāṃ mano
yajñena kalpatāṃ vāgyajñena kalpatāmātmā yajñena kalpatāṃ
yajño yajñena kalpatām .. 10..

Summary: This Tenth Anuvaka of the Chamakam focuses on a variety of blessings related to fertility, livestock, and life energy. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling all aspects of life—physical, sensory, mental, and spiritual—through the performance of sacrifices and rituals. The invocation also includes a request for strength and abundance in cattle, reflecting the agrarian importance of livestock in sustaining wealth and prosperity.


1. garbhāśca me vatsāśca me
May I have blessings of pregnancies and calves.garbhāḥ: Pregnancies or unborn offspring, symbolizing fertility.
vatsāḥ: Calves, representing young animals and abundance in livestock.

2. tryaviśca me tryavī ca me
May I have blessings of triplet-bearing males and females.

tryaviḥ: A male that produces or accompanies triplets (usually cattle).
tryavī: A female that gives birth to triplets, symbolizing abundance.

3. dityavāṭ ca me dityauhī ca me
May I have blessings of quadruplet-bearing males and females.

dityavāṭ: A male that produces or is associated with quadruplets.
dityauhī: A female that gives birth to quadruplets.

4. pañcāviśca me pañcāvī ca me
May I have blessings of quintuplet-bearing males and females.

pañcāviḥ: A male producing or accompanying quintuplets.
pañcāvī: A female that bears quintuplets.

5. trivatsaśca me trivatsā ca me
May I have blessings of three-year-old male and female cattle.

trivatsaḥ: A three-year-old male, especially a bull or ox.
trivatsā: A three-year-old female, symbolizing strength and maturity in livestock.

6. turyavāṭ ca me turyauhī ca me
May I have blessings of four-year-old male and female cattle.

turyavāṭ: A four-year-old male.
turyauhī: A four-year-old female.

7. paṣṭhavāṭ ca me paṣṭhauhī ca me
May I have blessings of six-year-old male and female cattle.

paṣṭhavāṭ: A six-year-old male.
paṣṭhauhī: A six-year-old female.

8. ukṣā ca me vaśā ca ma
May I have blessings of a bull and a cow.

ukṣā: A bull, symbolizing strength and virility.
vaśā: A cow, symbolizing nurturing and abundance.

9. ṛṣabhaśca me vehacca me
May I have blessings of a bull and a strong male.

ṛṣabhaḥ: A bull, representing leadership and fertility.
vehacca: A powerful or strong male.

10. ‘naḍvāñca me dhenuśca ma
May I have blessings of a bull and a milking cow.

naḍvāñ: A bull, possibly referring to a domesticated or serviceable one.
dhenuḥ: A milking cow, representing sustenance and wealth.

11. āyuryajñena kalpatāṃ
May my life be fulfilled through sacrifice.

āyuḥ: Life or longevity.
yajñena kalpatām: May it be fulfilled through sacrifice or ritual offerings.

12. prāṇo yajñena kalpatāṃ
May my breath be fulfilled through sacrifice.

prāṇaḥ: Breath or vital force.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.

13. apāno yajñena kalpatāṃ
May my exhalation be fulfilled through sacrifice.

apānaḥ: Exhalation or outward breath.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or offerings.

14. vyāno yajñena kalpatāṃ
May my energy flow be fulfilled through sacrifice.

vyānaḥ: The vital energy that governs the circulation of energy in the body.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.

15. cakṣuryajñena kalpatām śrotraṃ yajñena kalpatāṃ
May my sight and hearing be fulfilled through sacrifice.

cakṣuḥ: Eyes or vision.
śrotraṃ: Ears or hearing.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice.

16. mano yajñena kalpatāṃ vāgyajñena kalpatām
May my mind and speech be fulfilled through sacrifice.

manaḥ: Mind or thought.
vāk: Speech.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or rituals.

17. ātmā yajñena kalpatāṃ
May my soul be fulfilled through sacrifice.

ātmā: The soul or self.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice.

18. yajño yajñena kalpatām
May the sacrifice itself be fulfilled through sacrifice.

yajñaḥ: Sacrifice or ritual offering.
yajñena kalpatām: Fulfilled through sacrifice or offerings.

Summary:
This Tenth Anuvaka of the Chamakam focuses on a variety of blessings related to fertility, livestock, and life energy. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling all aspects of life—physical, sensory, mental, and spiritual—through the performance of sacrifices and rituals. The invocation also includes a request for strength and abundance in cattle, reflecting the agrarian importance of livestock in sustaining wealth and prosperity.


 

एका च मे तिस्रश्च मे पञ्च च मे सप्त च मे नव
च म एकादश च मे त्रयोदश च मे पञ्चदश च
मे सप्तदश च मे नवदश च म एकविꣳशतिश्च
मे त्रयोविꣳशतिश्च मे पञ्चविꣳशतिश्च
मे सप्तविꣳशतिश्च मे नवविꣳशतिश्च
म एकत्रिꣳशच्च मे त्रयस्त्रिꣳशच्च मे
चतस्रश्च मेऽष्टौ च मे द्वादश च मे षोडश
च मे विꣳशतिश्च मे चतुर्विꣳशतिश्च
मेऽष्टाविꣳशतिश्च मे द्वात्रिꣳशच्च मे
षट्त्रिꣳशच्च मे चत्वरिꣳशच्च मे
चतुश्चत्वारिꣳशच्च मेऽष्टाचत्वारिꣳशच्च मे
वाजश्च प्रसवश्चापिजश्च क्रतुश्च सुवश्च
मूर्धा च व्यश्नियश्चान्त्यायनश्चान्त्यश्च भौवनश्च
भुवनश्चाधिपतिश्च ॥ ११॥
ekā ca me tisraśca me pañca ca me sapta ca me nava
ca ma ekādaśa ca me trayodaśa ca me pañcadaśa ca
me saptadaśa ca me navadaśa ca ma ekavigͫśatiśca
me trayovigͫśatiśca me pañcavigͫśatiśca
me saptavigͫśatiśca me navavigͫśatiśca
ma ekatrigͫśacca me trayastrigͫśacca me
catasraśca me’ṣṭau ca me dvādaśa ca me ṣoḍaśa
ca me vigͫśatiśca me caturvigͫśatiśca
me’ṣṭāvigͫśatiśca me dvātrigͫśacca me
ṣaṭtrigͫśacca me catvarigͫśacca me
catuścatvārigͫśacca me’ṣṭācatvārigͫśacca me
vājaśca prasavaścāpijaśca kratuśca suvaśca
mūrdhā ca vyaśniyaścāntyāyanaścāntyaśca bhauvanaśca
bhuvanaścādhipatiśca .. 11..

Summary: This Eleventh Anuvaka of the Chamakam is a series of numerical blessings, invoking protection, success, and abundance at various stages, numbers, and aspects of life. The numbers correspond to various entities and stages in Vedic rituals or life stages. The final part of the invocation asks for strength, progeny, heaven, and dominion over the world.


1. ekā ca me tisraśca me pañca ca me sapta ca me nava ca ma
May I have one, three, five, seven, and nine.ekā: One.
tisraḥ: Three.
pañca: Five.
sapta: Seven.
nava: Nine.

2. ekādaśa ca me trayodaśa ca me pañcadaśa ca me
May I have eleven, thirteen, and fifteen.

ekādaśa: Eleven.
trayodaśa: Thirteen.
pañcadaśa: Fifteen.

3. saptadaśa ca me navadaśa ca ma
May I have seventeen and nineteen.

saptadaśa: Seventeen.
navadaśa: Nineteen.

4. ekavigͫśatiśca me trayovigͫśatiśca me pañcavigͫśatiśca
May I have twenty-one, twenty-three, and twenty-five.

ekavigͫśati: Twenty-one.
trayovigͫśati: Twenty-three.
pañcavigͫśati: Twenty-five.

5. saptavigͫśatiśca me navavigͫśatiśca ma
May I have twenty-seven and twenty-nine.

saptavigͫśati: Twenty-seven.
navavigͫśati: Twenty-nine.

6. ekatrigͫśacca me trayastrigͫśacca me
May I have thirty-one and thirty-three.

ekatrigͫśa: Thirty-one.
trayastrigͫśa: Thirty-three.

7. catasraśca me’ṣṭau ca me dvādaśa ca me ṣoḍaśa ca me
May I have four, eight, twelve, and sixteen.

catasraḥ: Four.
aṣṭau: Eight.
dvādaśa: Twelve.
ṣoḍaśa: Sixteen.

8. vigͫśatiśca me caturvigͫśatiśca me
May I have twenty and twenty-four.

vigͫśati: Twenty.
caturvigͫśati: Twenty-four.

9. ‘ṣṭāvigͫśatiśca me dvātrigͫśacca me
May I have twenty-eight and thirty-two.

aṣṭāvigͫśati: Twenty-eight.
dvātrigͫśa: Thirty-two.

10. ṣaṭtrigͫśacca me catvarigͫśacca me
May I have thirty-six and forty.

ṣaṭtrigͫśa: Thirty-six.
catvarigͫśa: Forty.

11. catuścatvārigͫśacca me’ṣṭācatvārigͫśacca me
May I have forty-four and forty-eight.

catuścatvārigͫśa: Forty-four.
aṣṭācatvārigͫśa: Forty-eight.

12. vājaśca prasavaścāpijaśca kratuśca suvaśca
May I have strength, progeny, the ability to act, and heaven.

vājaḥ: Strength, energy, or vigor.
prasavaḥ: Progeny, offspring, or fertility.
āpijaḥ: The ability to act or perform.
kratuḥ: Willpower or resolution.
suvaḥ: Heaven, the celestial realm.

13. mūrdhā ca vyaśniyaścāntyāyanaścāntyaśca bhauvanaśca
May I have the summit, pervasiveness, the final resting place, and prosperity.

mūrdhā: The head or summit, the highest point.
vyaśniyaḥ: Pervasiveness, spread over everything.
antyāyanaḥ: The final resting place or end destination.
antyaḥ: The end or ultimate.
bhauvanaḥ: Prosperity or well-being in the world.

14. bhuvanaścādhipatiśca
May I have dominion over the world and its lordship.

bhuvanaḥ: The world or realm.
adhipatiḥ: Lordship or sovereignty.

Summary:
This Eleventh Anuvaka of the Chamakam is a series of numerical blessings, invoking protection, success, and abundance at various stages, numbers, and aspects of life. The numbers correspond to various entities and stages in Vedic rituals or life stages. The final part of the invocation asks for strength, progeny, heaven, and dominion over the world.


 

ॐ इडा देवहूर्मनुर्यज्ञनीर्बृहस्पतिरुक्थामदानि
शꣳसिषद्विश्वेदेवाः सूक्तवाचः पृथिवीमातर्मा मा
हिꣳसीर्मधु मनिष्ये मधु जनिष्ये मधु वक्ष्यामि
मधु वदिष्यामि मधुमतीं देवेभ्यो वाचमुद्यासꣳ
शुश्रूषेण्यां मनुष्येभ्यस्तं मा देवा अवन्तु शोभायै
पितरोऽनुमदन्तु॥
oṃ iḍā devahūrmanuryajñanīrbṛhaspatirukthāmadāni
śagͫsiṣadviśvedevāḥ sūktavācaḥ pṛthivīmātarmā mā
higͫsīrmadhu maniṣye madhu janiṣye madhu vakṣyāmi
madhu vadiṣyāmi madhumatīṃ devebhyo vācamudyāsagͫ
śuśrūṣeṇyāṃ manuṣyebhyastaṃ mā devā avantu śobhāyai
pitaro’numadantu..

Summary: This invocation is an appeal to various deities, the Earth, and ancestors for protection, blessings, and sweetness in life. The speaker pledges to think, speak, and create sweet and pleasant things, while seeking the favor of the gods and the well-being of all through rituals and prayers. The reference to Mother Earth emphasizes the importance of harmony with nature, while Viśve Devāḥ and Bṛhaspati are invoked to maintain the sacredness of speech and thought. The ancestors are also called upon to approve and support these efforts.


1. oṃ iḍā devahūrmanuryajñanīrbṛhaspatirukthāmadāni
Om, may Iḍā (the goddess of nourishment) and Bṛhaspati (the lord of prayers) invoke the gods for sacrifices, with Manas (the mind), and offer praises.oṃ: A sacred sound symbolizing the essence of the universe.
iḍā: A goddess associated with nourishment, invoked in Vedic sacrifices.
devahūr: Invocation of the gods.
manuḥ: Refers to Manas, the mind, or Manu, the progenitor of humanity.
yajñanīḥ: Related to the sacrifices.
bṛhaspatiḥ: The lord of prayer, wisdom, and eloquence.
ukthāmadāni: Offering of praises and prayers (hymns).

2. śagͫsiṣadviśvedevāḥ sūktavācaḥ
May the Viśve Devāḥ (all gods) be pleased by these well-spoken hymns.

śagͫsiṣat: May they be pleased.
viśve devāḥ: The collective term for all gods.
sūktavācaḥ: Well-spoken words or hymns (prayers).

3. pṛthivīmātarmā mā higͫsīrmadhu maniṣye
O Mother Earth, do not cause harm to me. I will think of sweet things.

pṛthivī mātā: Mother Earth, symbolizing nourishment and stability.
mā mā higͫsīḥ: Do not harm me.
madhu maniṣye: I will think of sweet things, or pleasant thoughts.

4. madhu janiṣye madhu vakṣyāmi
I will create sweetness, and I will speak of sweet things.

madhu janiṣye: I will create or give birth to sweetness.
madhu vakṣyāmi: I will speak of sweet things (pleasant words).

5. madhu vadiṣyāmi madhumatīṃ devebhyo vācamudyāsagͫ
I will utter sweet words; I will raise a sweet speech for the gods.

madhu vadiṣyāmi: I will utter sweet words.
madhumatīṃ vācam: Sweet speech or words.
devebhyaḥ: For the gods.
udyāsagͫ: Raise or present.

6. śuśrūṣeṇyāṃ manuṣyebhyastaṃ mā devā avantu śobhāyai
May this speech be heard by men, and may the gods grant me prosperity and beauty.

śuśrūṣeṇyāṃ: That which is heard or listened to.
manuṣyebhyaḥ: By men, referring to human beings.
taṃ mā devā avantu: May the gods protect or bless me.
śobhāyai: For beauty or prosperity.

7. pitaro’numadantu
May the ancestors approve and bless me.

pitaro: The ancestors.
anumadantu: Approve or bless.

Summary:
This invocation is an appeal to various deities, the Earth, and ancestors for protection, blessings, and sweetness in life. The speaker pledges to think, speak, and create sweet and pleasant things, while seeking the favor of the gods and the well-being of all through rituals and prayers. The reference to Mother Earth emphasizes the importance of harmony with nature, while Viśve Devāḥ and Bṛhaspati are invoked to maintain the sacredness of speech and thought. The ancestors are also called upon to approve and support these efforts.


 

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
॥ इति श्री कृष्णयजुर्वेदीय तैत्तिरीय संहितायां
चतुर्थकाण्डे सप्तमः प्रपाठकः ॥
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ..
.. iti śrī kṛṣṇayajurvedīya taittirīya saṃhitāyāṃ
caturthakāṇḍe saptamaḥ prapāṭhakaḥ ..

Summary: This section concludes the recitation with the invocation of śānti (peace) three times, symbolizing the desire for peace on different levels—physical, mental, and spiritual. The final lines identify the source of the text as part of the Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda, specifically from the Taittirīya Saṃhitā, and indicate that the content belongs to the seventh chapter of the fourth section.

This formal conclusion is typical in Vedic recitations, ensuring the proper closing of the ritual or hymn.


1. oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
Om, peace, peace, peace.oṃ: The sacred syllable representing the ultimate reality or the essence of the universe.
śāntiḥ: Peace, often invoked three times to bring peace to the physical, mental, and spiritual realms.

2. .. iti śrī kṛṣṇayajurvedīya taittirīya saṃhitāyāṃ caturthakāṇḍe saptamaḥ prapāṭhakaḥ ..
Thus ends the seventh chapter of the fourth section in the Śrī Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda’s Taittirīya Saṃhitā.

iti: Thus, indicating the conclusion of a text or section.
śrī kṛṣṇa yajurvedīya: Refers to the Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda, one of the branches of the Yajurveda.
taittirīya saṃhitā: The Taittirīya Saṃhitā is a collection of hymns and mantras in the Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda.
caturthakāṇḍa: The fourth section or part (kāṇḍa) of the Taittirīya Saṃhitā.
saptamaḥ prapāṭhakaḥ: The seventh chapter (prapāṭhaka) of the fourth section.

Summary:
This section of the Chamakam concludes the recitation with the invocation of śānti (peace) three times, symbolizing the desire for peace on different levels—physical, mental, and spiritual. The final lines identify the source of the text as part of the Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda, specifically from the Taittirīya Saṃhitā, and indicate that the content belongs to the seventh chapter of the fourth section.

This formal conclusion is typical in Vedic recitations, ensuring the proper closing of the ritual or hymn.

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Sri Rudram – Chamakam

The Chamakam portion of the Sri Rudram is a profound and structured Vedic prayer that follows the Namakam, extending the worship of Lord Rudra (Shiva) by asking for blessings and the fulfillment of various needs. Unlike the Namakam, which focuses on offering salutations and acknowledging Rudra’s omnipresence, the Chamakam is an explicit request for both material and spiritual prosperity. It is composed of eleven anuvakas (sections), each making a series of requests through the repeated phrase “cha me” (“and for me”).

Chamakam comes from the repeated use of the phrase “Cha me” (च मे), which means “and for me.” The repeated “Cha me” symbolizes the devotee’s supplications or humble requests for abundance in all aspects of life.

The prayer begins with fundamental needs like food, water, strength, and health, and gradually progresses to more refined desires, such as knowledge, wisdom, mental peace, and spiritual enlightenment. The Chamakam envisions a life where the devotee’s material needs are met, allowing them to pursue higher spiritual goals without hindrance. It reflects a holistic worldview in Vedic thought, where material abundance (artha), physical well-being, and spiritual growth (moksha) are interrelated and equally important for a fulfilling life.

Each anuvaka builds upon the previous one, covering diverse aspects of life, including prosperity, happiness, power, harmony with nature, and personal growth. The chant asks not only for individual benefit but also for the well-being of society and the universe as a whole. By invoking both worldly and spiritual blessings, the Chamakam encapsulates the Vedic belief in balance between material existence and spiritual liberation, underlining the idea that the grace of Lord Shiva can provide fulfillment in both realms.


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