Relationship between Agni, Indra and Soma:

Agni is the mediator between the Earth and the atmosphere and the gateway to the other devas. Agni gives Indra his vitality and power for his lightning bolt (vajra). This strength enables Indra to slay any obstacles or beings which are guarding or have stolen the Soma. Sometimes Soma is deified and sometimes Soma is the juice contained within a vessel - typically a plant that is pressed with stones to extract the Somarasa.

By kindling Agni, one has the power of Indra who retrieves and drinks the Soma. Agni features primarily in the context of sacrifices (yajnas). Agni is said to be present in all yajnas as they consume the offering (the attachment which is being renounced) and turn it into ashes or smoke. This describes the same process as burning one’s karma, which only exists as long as one has attachments. The outcome of the yajna is the result of ceasing attachments. In relation to Agni, Soma is the food of the sacrifice and Agni is the consumer of it. This means Agni is that force which enables us to experience the juice and sweetness of the Soma. Indra is the power of Agni for retrieving the Soma. Without Indra, Agni and Soma remain separate. So, like Agni is the mediator between Earth and the atmosphere, Indra is the mediator or bridge between Agni and Soma.

🙏 Jayatu Indra 🙏

🙏 Agnir Varchyataam 🙏

🙏 Namo Narasiṁha 🙏