Sukta 44
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (requires anukramaṇī confirmation)
Devata: Indra and Viṣṇu
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (probable; verify by metrical scan)
Dieser einversige atharvavedische Zauberspruch ruft die vereinte Macht Indras und Viṣṇus als unbesiegte Sieger an, erwirkt den Sieg und verhindert völlige Niederlage oder Verlust. Zugleich fasst er Wohlstand als geordnete, göttlich sanktionierte „dreifache Verteilung“ einer „Tausend“ (Beute, Vieh, Kraft oder Ressourcen) auf, in Gang gesetzt durch ihre wettstreitende Energie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is used to secure victory (or success in competition) and to ensure that the gains from that success are safely retained and apportioned in an orderly way.
In Atharvavedic idiom it can denote abundant resources—booty, cattle, wealth, strength, or a large total—set in motion and made available for distribution.
Indra represents conquering force and triumph, while Viṣṇu represents stabilizing order and rightful allotment; together they turn victory into durable, well-distributed prosperity.
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