Kanda 7Anuvaka 10Sukta 1001 Mantras

Sukta 100

Rishi: Requires hymn colophon consultation.

Devata: Apotropaic power of the mantra; implicitly Śānti (pacification) against duḥsvapna.

Chandas: Short anuṣṭubh-like pāda compressed into a single line (formulaic).

Mantras

Mantra 1

दुःष्वप्ननाशनम्। पर्यावर्ते दुष्वप्न्यात् पापात् स्वप्न्यादभूत्याः ।

I turn it back on every side—from evil dream, from ill, from dream-begotten mischief, from lack of thriving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Atharvaveda 7.100 do?

It ‘turns back’ duḥsvapna (evil or frightening dreams) and the misfortune believed to come from them, aiming to restore bhūti—well-being and thriving.

When should this mantra be recited?

At bedtime, immediately after an ominous dream, or upon waking from a nightmare. It can also be used on successive nights if bad dreams repeat.

Do I need herbs or an amulet for this sukta?

No. The hymn is designed as a compact apotropaic formula where speech itself is the protection. Optional supports like water or a simple cord may be used, but they are not required.