Ritual priests
“Hotṛ and Adhvaryu”
group · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
Adhvaryu · Hotṛ · adhvaryu · hotr̥
in the texts
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
Sacrificial priest-classes declared to be brahman and born of brahman.
The hotr̥ priest is brahman, the sacrifice is brahman;
Rigveda
The priestly offices of Hotṛ and Adhvaryu who perform and oversee the soma sacrifice.
The Hotṛ priest sits down upon the Manu's altar beside the keen soma-stalk, delighting in its companionship.
Agni, the son of strength, Jātavedas, giver of desirable gifts — he who has become immortal in twofold form among mortals, the gladdest Hotṛ in the settlement.
the Hotṛ priests anoint with the sweet drink.