![]() ![]() ![]() It is that which causes growth, and which increases the power, and which forges and welds relations among vegetations plants and herbs, and which pushesįorward the greater forces of Intelligence, which forms and builds complex organizations in which Mind can be lodged and made to vibrate effectively so as to make the material form not only conscious but even self-conscious. The Vedic poets make it abundantly clear that they regard the whole universe vibrant with a secret Will-Force, of which physical fire is only one outer manifestation, which can be used as a symbol in an attempt to bring the physical mind nearer to a sense and feeling for something that is deeply and profoundly present and dynamic in the universe.Īgni, according to the Vedic knowledge, is also the force of evolution, which pushes always forward, and breaks the tenebrous layers of Inconscience ( tamas) and Matter ( annam) and delivers the pulsating Life-Force. As we study the Veda deeply, we find that Agni is not only a principle of physical fire, but it stands much more constantly and thoroughly for the psychological principle of Will-Force. ![]() It means fire, it means aspiration, force of consciousness, an urge, mounting and burning askesis. Agni, like many other Vedic terms, has many meanings. Significant, and it provides the central key to the treasure of the Vedic knowledge. ![]()
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