तां म आवह जातवेदो — Word-by-Word Meaning
तां म आवह जातवेदो
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ताम्
Tam
Her (that Lakshmi)
म आवह
Ma avaha
Bring to me, invoke for me
जातवेदः
Jatavedah
O Agni (fire-god), the all-knowing one
लक्ष्मीम्
Lakshmim
Goddess Lakshmi, prosperity itself
अनपगामिनीम्
Anapagaminim
She who never departs, ever-abiding
यस्याम्
Yasyam
By whose grace, in whom
हिरण्यम्
Hiranyam
Gold, wealth
विन्देयम्
Vindeyam
May I obtain / find
गाम्
Gam
Cattle (symbol of wealth and nourishment)
अश्वम्
Ashvam
Horses (symbol of strength and mobility)
पुरुषान् अहम्
Purushan aham
And offspring / people (a flourishing household)
Complete Translation
हे जातवेदा (अग्नि)! उस कभी न छोड़ने वाली लक्ष्मी को मेरे लिए ले आओ — जिसकी कृपा से मैं स्वर्ण, गौ, अश्व और सन्तान प्राप्त करूँ।
Origin & History
Source: Sri Suktam, verse 2 (Rigveda Khilani, appendix to the Rigveda)
Author: Vedic Rishis
Period: Ancient (Vedic era)
The Sri Suktam is among the most ancient hymns invoking Goddess Sri (Lakshmi), appended to the Rigveda as a Khila (supplement). Following the Vedic practice of offering through fire, it calls on Agni (Jatavedas) to bring Lakshmi near. This second verse deepens the appeal of the opening, asking for the Lakshmi 'who never departs' — that prosperity, once invited, may remain forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hymn is 'Tam Ma Avaha Jatavedo' from?▼
It is the second verse of the Sri Suktam, an ancient Vedic hymn to Goddess Lakshmi found in the Rigveda Khilani (appendix to the Rigveda).
What does 'anapagaminim' mean?▼
It means 'she who never departs' — describing the Lakshmi the worshipper invokes: a lasting, unwavering prosperity that does not leave once it has been welcomed with devotion.
Why is Lakshmi invoked through Agni?▼
In Vedic worship, invocations are carried to the deities through Agni, the fire-god (called Jatavedas, 'the all-knowing'). The verse therefore asks Agni to bring Lakshmi and her enduring blessings to the devotee.
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