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यज्ञभोक्ता

noun

यज्ञभोक्ता meaning in English

A deity or entity that partakes in the offerings of a yajna (sacrificial fire ritual).

Detailed Explanation

In Hindu ritualistic and mythological contexts, this term refers to the divine beings, particularly the Vedic deities (such as Agni, Indra, and Soma), who are believed to consume the ghee, grains, and other oblations offered into the sacred fire during a yajna. It can also metaphorically refer to the fire itself (Agni) as the messenger and consumer of the offerings on behalf of the gods.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is primarily used in Vedic and traditional Hindu ritualistic contexts. 'Bhokta' implies the one who enjoys or consumes, while 'Yajna' refers to the sacrificial fire ritual. In modern Indian English, this word is rarely used outside of religious texts or scholarly discussions on Hinduism.

उदाहरण वाक्य

अग्नि यज्ञभोक्ता है जो देवताओं तक अर्पण पहुँचाता है।
Agni is the yajna-bhokta who conveys the offerings to the deities.
वेदों में यज्ञभोक्ताओं के नाम अनेक हैं।
The Vedas mention the names of many yajna-bhoktas (deities who partake in the sacrifice).

पर्यायवाची शब्द

अग्नि देव यज्ञस्वी

विलोम शब्द

पूजक यज्ञकर्ता