The symbolism of Agni Deva: riding a ram, body of flame, two faces for creation and destruction

Fire as messenger between humans and gods in Vedic ritual

Ayurvedic gunas of Agni: uṣṇa (hot), tīkṣṇa (sharp), laghu (light), rūkṣa (dry), and sūkṣma (subtle)

Fire as the basis of digestion (Jatharāgni), clarity, intuition, and transformation

Tapas as the friction required for growth

Signs of excess fire: inflammation, aggression, impatience, burnout

Signs of depleted fire: sluggish digestion, low confidence, lack of clarity or motivation

How to work with fire through asana (twists), pranayama (Kapalabhati, Bhastrikā, Ujjāyī), meditation, and lifestyle habits

The power of fire ceremonies, Agnihotra, and candle-gazing as practices of purification and presence

TEXTUAL SOURCES

Gheraṇḍa Saṁhitā 5.12 – “Visualise a red triangle that blazes like fire, radiating heat and flame. This is the subtle essence of the fire element.”

Chakra reference: Maṇipūra — the “City of Jewels” associated with fire and personal power

Elemental seed sound: Ram — the bija mantra to ignite transformation and willpower

INTEGRATING IN PRACTICE

Asana: Emphasise twists and core-strengthening poses to stimulate digestion and personal power

Pranayama: Try heating practices like Kapalabhati and Bhastrikā to energise; or use Ujjāyī for slow, steady heat

Meditation: Candle gazing (Trāṭaka) or meditating on the red triangle at the navel centre

DAILY LIFE:

Prioritise warm, well-spiced meals to tend digestive fire

Maintain a daily rhythm with built-in challenge (tapas)

Reconnect with the sun’s cycles and track your local sunrise/sunset

Use fire as a teacher: observe its qualities, sit by a fire, cook with flame, and engage with transformation mindfully