Tharpana is a sign of remembrance and an expression of Gratitude to the Sages who have enriched our lies by bequeathing to us the mantras.
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One of the groups to be remembered are the Kaanda Rishis.
Who are the Kaanda Rishis and why are they to be remembered?
The Yajurveda is divided into seven parts; called Kaanda(Chapter)
Each chapter is ascribed to be the compilation by Rishi, Sage,.
They are called Kaanda Rishis.
They are: Prajapati, Soma, Agni,Vishve Deva, (saamhiti devata, yaajniki devata, vaaruni devata.) Havyavaha, Aruna, Sadasaspati.
Kaanda Rishi Tharpana Mantra.
1. Prajapathim kanda rishim tharpayami. I satisfy the Kanda rishi called Prajapathi.
2. Somam kanda rishim tharpayami. I satisfy the Kanda rishi called moon.
3. Agnim kanda rishim tharpayami. I satisfy the Kanda rishi called fire.
4. Viswaan devaan kanda rishim tharpayaami. I satisfy the Kanda rishi called devas of the world
5. Saahinkeer devatha upanishadha tharpayami. I satisfy Upanishads which are devathas of collection of Vedas.
6. Yagnigeer devatha upanishadha tharpayaami. I satisfy Upanishads which are devathas of collections of Yagnas.
7. Vaaruneer devatha upanishadha tharpayami. I satisfy Upanishads which are devathas of collections of Varuna.
8. Brhamanagum swayubhuvam tharpayaami. I satisfy the Brahmam which is within me
9. Sadasaspathim tharpayami. I satisfy the presiding deity.
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