yad aṅga dāśuṣe tvam agne bhadraṃ kariṣyasi | tavet tat satyam aṅgiraḥ ||
“Whatever good you will do for the worshipper, O Agni, that indeed is true, O Angiras.”
What This Means:
Whatever blessing Agni grants to the sincere worshipper (dāśuṣe, one who gives) is certain to come true. Agni is addressed as Angiras, connecting him to the priestly family of that name.
Going Deeper:
The relationship is reciprocal: "dāśuṣe" is one who gives, who offers. Agni responds to generosity with generosity. The promise is "satya" (true, certain), divine reciprocity is reliable. The name Angiras links Agni to the legendary priests of that lineage.
How To Apply This:
What you give returns. The universe responds to generosity with blessing. But the giving must be genuine (dāśuṣe implies willing, devoted giving, not grudging obligation).
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