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Who is swaha devi: In Indian mythology and Vedic rituals, some names are so important that no religious work can be completed without them. One such important name is of Goddess Swaha. Often during Yajna and Havan, when a sacrifice is offered in fire, the word “Swaha” is compulsorily pronounced. But have you ever thought that this is not just a word, but the name of a powerful goddess? Let us know who Goddess Swaha is, what is her importance, and why every mantra and havan is considered incomplete without her.
Who is Goddess Swaha?
According to mythology, Goddess Swaha is mentioned in many ancient texts, especially in Puranas and Vedas. She is the wife of Agni Dev. The word ‘Swaha’ is made up of two Sanskrit words. ‘Su’ which means ‘good’ or ‘well’, and ‘ah’ which means ‘calling’ or ‘reach’. In this way, ‘Swaha’ literally means “well transported”. The word symbolizes that the sacrifice or offerings put in the fire have reached the gods correctly. According to some stories, Goddess Swaha is considered the daughter of Daksha Prajapati. Whereas, in other stories, he is considered as one of the five elements of nature as the power of fire.
Why is Swaha’s pronunciation so important?
The pronunciation of ‘Swaha’ in every religious ritual and yajna is mandatory because it is believed that without them, the sacrifice in the fire does not reach the gods directly. It is said that Swaha Devi is the only medium that takes Ahuti to the gods.
Food of Gods: In the Vedic period, the yajna was considered a way to offer food to the gods. When we dedicate something to the fire by saying “Swaha” with mantras, it reaches the deity directly to whom the sacrifice has been given.
Completion of mantras: At the end of every mantra, by chanting ‘Swaha’, that mantra is strengthened and it is made acceptable to the gods.
Blessing of Agni Dev: Since Swaha is the wife of Agni Dev, Agni Dev is also pleased with his name and makes the ritual successful.
Scientific and spiritual significance of Swaha
Not only in mythology, ‘Swaha’ also has a deep spiritual and psychological significance. When we pronounce ‘Swaha’, we abandon the spirit of our ego and accept that whatever we are offering is for a high power. This reflects the spirit of dedication.
Therefore, Goddess Swaha is not just a name, but a power that acts as a bridge between humans and gods. Without them, the sacred work of Yajna is considered incomplete and meaningless.
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