Rig Veda Sukta 53
Mandala 9Sukta 534 Mantras

Sukta 53

Sukta 9.53

Devata

Soma Pavamāna (with ritual epithet adrivaḥ)

Dieser kurze Pavamāna‑Hymnus ruft Soma an, wie er gepresst und geläutert wird, und spornt seine aufsteigenden Kräfte an, die Rakṣas (dämonische Hemmnisse) zu zerschmettern und feindselige Rivalen zu vertreiben. Er bekräftigt die unverletzlichen „Vratas“ (festen Satzungen) des sich reinigenden Soma und gipfelt im Bild des fahl‑goldenen Indu, der wie eine Flussströmung dahinstürzt und Indras berauschende Kraft in Kampf und Sieg wird.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

The hymn praises Soma in his form as Pavamāna—Soma flowing through the filter after pressing—also called adrivaḥ in connection with the pressing-stones.

As Soma is purified, his power rises to break demonic obstruction (rakṣas), repel hostile forces, and uphold firm sacred laws (vratas), while energizing Indra.

In the Vedic ritual, purified Soma is offered to Indra as a strengthening, exhilarating drink; the sukta calls Soma “the drop that is rapture for Indra,” supporting victory and power.

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