Anuvaka 6
Suktas in Anuvaka 6
Sukta 51
AV 20.51 is a short Triṣṭubh Indra-stuti of Ṛgvedic provenance that activates prosperity through praise: the hymn treats stotra itself as the operative instrument that draws Indra’s “fair gifts” toward the singers and Soma-pressers. Indra is portrayed as Maghavan who rewards eulogists as if “a thousandfold,” and as the irresistible protector whose weapons and might swell among generous patrons when Soma has gladdened him.
Sukta 52
AV 20.52 is a short Triṣṭubh Indra-hymn of Ṛgvedic Soma-liturgy, focused on establishing Indra’s concrete presence at the Soma-filter outflow where the singers sit in ordered attendance. It summons the Vṛtrahan to come “home” to the rite, drink the pressed Soma, and grant swift victory-prize and cattle-wealth, linking correct ritual arrangement (barhis, pavitra, stotṛ-circle) with prosperity and protection.
Sukta 53
This brief Triṣṭubh hymn invokes Soma-exhilarated Indra as the irresistible, fort-splitting power who cannot be checked or delayed once called. By recalling Indra’s battle-readiness and his unstoppable roaming at the Soma-pressing, the sukta functions as an obstacle-breaking model: the same force that shatters “forts” is redirected to break impediments to success, protection, and victory for the reciter.
Sukta 54
AV 20.54 is a compact Indra-stuti of Ṛgvedic provenance that forges Indra’s presence as the paradigmatic conquering king—born for sovereignty and victory in all contests. By collective praise and the Soma paradigm, it “makes Indra resound,” ensuring the hymn reaches his ear and returns as ojas (vigor), samūti (assembled aid), and domination over hostile forces for the patron.
Sukta 55
AV 20.55 is a short RV-derived Indra-stotra used in Atharvavedic paustika intent: it repeatedly calls Indra the Vajrin as the irresistible protector who makes all paths auspicious for wealth and success. It asks Indra to transfer “heaven-bright helps” away from hostile powers (Asuras/Paṇis) to the praising sacrificer and his ritual allies, and to fix an imperishable share of cattle, horses, and portion in the patron—not in the hoarder.
Sukta 56
AV 20.56 is a Yajñika reuse of Ṛgvedic Indra-stotra material that aims to exhilarate Indra with pressed Soma and thereby draw down strength, protection, cattle-wealth, and abundant valuables for the sacrificer. The hymn repeatedly frames Indra as the one who amplifies even scant resources into plenty, urging him to “grasp” riches with both hands and bring them near to the ritual patron.
Sukta 57
AV 20.57 is an Indra-hymn drawn from Ṛgvedic recensional material, repurposed in the Atharvavedic setting as a protective and prosperity-bringing recitation. It calls Indra from near and far to stand before the sacrificer, to keep evil from behind, and to place auspiciousness in front, while also pressing for swift, cattle-rich gain and victory.
Sukta 58
AV 20.58 is a short RV-derived praise-hymn that links prosperity and social stability with the visible, truth-bearing power of the solar order and Indra’s beneficent sovereignty. It frames wealth and gifts as properly apportioned “shares” (bhāga) under divine oversight, while affirming the overwhelming greatness (mahimā) of Sūrya/Āditya as an apotropaic force that dispels weakness, obscurity, and hostility.
Sukta 59
This short Rig-derived Atharvavedic hymn “launches” praise as an active force: sweet, swift stomas rise like chariots to win the prize of wealth and victory. It then places success under Indra’s protection—securing the victor’s rightful share, frustrating hostile rivals, and establishing an unbroken, well-set mantra within sacrificial action so obstacles are overpassed.
Sukta 60
This short Indra-hymn affirms, through repeated “eva hi” (‘even so indeed’), Indra’s fixed heroic nature—victorious, steadfast, and purpose-fulfilling. By praising Indra as the reliable giver whose “sūnṛtā” ripens like a mature branch for the donor, it aims to make the patron’s intentions “rādhya” (surely attainable) in strength, wealth, and success.
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