Sukta 55
Rishi: Bhṛgu
Devata: Indra
Chandas: Virāṭ Paroṣṇik
Dieser einversige Hymnus bittet Indra um svasty-ayana — einen glückverheißenden, hindernisfreien Weg —, indem er den Reisenden mit Indras eigenen, „vom Himmel herabsteigenden“ Pfaden in Einklang bringt, die die Welt in Bewegung setzen. Indem diese göttlichen Routen als schützendes Vorbild angerufen werden, wirkt das Mantra zugleich als paustischer Wohlstandszauber (für ein gelingendes Unternehmen) und als apotropäischer Reiseschutz (gegen Missgeschick, Verzögerung und feindliche Mächte).
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is used for svasty-ayana—safe, auspicious passage—especially to prevent obstacles, delays, and mishaps during travel or a risky undertaking.
The verse recalls Indra’s own ‘paths from heaven’ by which he set the world in motion, so the traveler asks to be placed on those same protected, successful routes through Indra’s favor (sumna).
No substances are specified in the verse. In practice it can be recited plainly just before departure, at a threshold, or at a difficult crossing, with focused intention for safe passage.
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