Kanda 7Anuvaka 10Sukta 931 Mantras

Sukta 93

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (requires anukramaṇī for exact seer)

Devata: Indra (with Manyu as empowered force)

Chandas: Triṣṭubh-like cadence (short martial verse; not strictly regular)

Mantras

Mantra 1

शत्रुनाशनम्। इन्द्रेण मन्युना वयमभि ष्याम पृतन्यतः । घ्नन्तो वृत्राण्यप्रति

For the destruction of the foe: With Indra, with battle-wrath, may we press upon the battling enemy, smiting the Vr̥tra-like obstacles, irresistible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AV 7.93 aim to accomplish?

It aims to overpower a hostile aggressor and break ‘Vr̥tra-like’ blocks—anything that constricts progress—so victory becomes unopposed.

Why are Indra and Manyu invoked together?

Indra is the victorious force that breaks obstruction; Manyu is the battle-ardor that energizes action. Together they signify controlled, effective power in conflict.

Does this hymn require herbs, amulets, or offerings?

No substances are specified in the verse. It functions primarily as a spoken martial-protective formula, used with focused intent and disciplined recitation.