Kanda 19Anuvaka 1Sukta 51 Mantras

Sukta 5

Rishi: Traditionally connected with Atharvanic compilers; Indra-stuti material is often attributed to Angiras/Atharvan lineages (exact assignment varies by anukramaṇī).

Devata: Indra

Chandas: Mixed/Triṣṭubh-like cadence (as transmitted in AVŚ 19); metrical identification varies in ancillary lists.

Mantras

Mantra 1

जगतो राजा इन्द्रो राजा जगतश्चर्षणीनामधि क्षमि विषुरूपं यदस्ति । ततो ददाति दाशुषे वसूनि चोदद् राध उपस्तुतश्चिदर्वाक्

Indra is King of the moving world, King of the world and of the tribes of men; over earth he rules whatever of manifold form exists. Thence he bestows riches on the pious giver; his bounty, though but praised, is urged hitherward unto us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atharvaveda 19.5 used for?

It is a paustika (prosperity) hymn used to attract Indra’s bounty—wealth, valuables, and general increase—toward the reciter or patron through praise.

Why does the verse emphasize being a “dāśuṣ” (giver)?

The mantra states that Indra gives riches to the dāśuṣ, the liberal patron. Presenting oneself as generous aligns the reciter with the recipient described in the verse.

Do I need any herbs, amulets, or special materials to use this sukta?

No. The hymn itself prescribes no substances; it functions primarily through stuti (praise) and the directional closing ‘arvāk’ that draws the bounty “hither.”