Dashati 17
UttarārcikaPrapathaka 7Dashati 172 Mantras

Dashati 17

Indra’s protective friendship and swift coming to drink Soma

Deity

Indra

Melodic Character

Assured martial-confidence moving into urgent invitation

Rishi Family

Rṣi not supplied in the input; the diction and Aindra placement align with Indra-focused Ṛgvedic material but attribution cannot be made without the source index.

Indras schützende Freundschaft und sein rasches Kommen, um den süßen Soma zu trinken. In seinem Bündnis gewinnen Opferherr und Verbündete Furchtlosigkeit und Ausdauer; sichtbare Zeichen seiner Gnade werden zu offenbarem Erfolg und Gedeihen. Indra steht auch den verbundenen Völkern (Turvaśa, Yadu) bei und festigt das gemeinsame Wohl. Dringender Ruf ertönt: „Komm, eile, trink!“ – zu den Soma-Strömen, süß wie kuhgleiche Milchfluten, zur Stärkung und zur Gegengabe im Opfer.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It centers on trusting Indra’s powerful friendship—do not fear or tire—and on receiving a visible sign of his favor, then urgently calling him to come and drink the Soma.

They are cited as beneficiaries of Indra’s protection and prosperity, functioning as examples of allies safeguarded by his grace and strength.

In this context it is commonly read metaphorically: the flowing Soma streams are likened to milch-cows, ‘mingled with sweetness,’ inviting Indra to approach quickly and drink.