Sanskrit Verse
Saha-yajnah prajah srshtva purovacha prajapati, anena prasavishyadhvam esha vo 'stv ishta-kama-dhuk
Translation & Meaning
In the beginning of creation, the Lord of beings created mankind together with sacrifice, saying: By this sacrifice you shall prosper; let it be the fulfiller of all your desires.
Key Teachings
- •Sacrifice is built into the very structure of creation
- •Mutual prosperity flows from the spirit of giving
- •Human flourishing is tied to the cosmic cycle of offering
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