Atharva Veda Sukta 28
Kanda 20Anuvaka 3Sukta 284 Mantras

Sukta 28

Rishi: Ṛgvedic attribution (Indra-Vala cycle; AV 20 compilation from RV)

Devata: Indra

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (RV-derived)

AV 20.28 ist ein kurzer Indra-Hymnus aus dem rigvedisch überlieferten Indra–Vala-Zyklus, der rituell Indras Spaltung des Vala nachstellt: das Aufbrechen einer engen Verlegung, die Licht, Rinder und Gedeihen verbirgt. Indem er Indras somageladene Kraft und seine Stiftung der himmlischen „leuchtenden Bereiche“ als fest und unbewegt preist, wird der Sukta zur Beseitigung von Hemmnissen, zur Stabilisierung des Glücks und zur Freisetzung blockierter Ressourcen verwendet. Seine Bilder des Durchgangs im Zwischenraum, des wellenartigen Lobes und der strahlenden Manifestation machen ihn geeignet für liminale Übergänge und zur Wiedergewinnung von Schwung, wenn Erfolg „versiegelt“ erscheint.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 20.28

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

Vala is the mythic enclosure that hides light, cattle, and wealth. “Indra clave the Vala” is used as a ritual model for breaking whatever is sealing your progress—delays, blockage, or withheld resources.

Because the same action—breaking the obstruction—both removes harm/impediments and releases what supports thriving (radiance, gain, stability). The hymn also emphasizes that what is gained should remain firm and not be displaced.

No. Soma is the hymn’s archetype of divine activation and courage. In practical AV-style use, clean water (and optionally milk as a symbolic substitute) can accompany recitation to express purification, flow, and energized breakthrough.

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