Sukta 46
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Sukta 46

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (hymn to Sinīvālī; seer attribution varies in ancillary lists)

Devata: Sinīvālī

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (predominant in AV domestic hymns; metrical exactness may vary by pāda)

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

Sinīvālī is a feminine Atharvavedic power of fertility and auspicious fullness, honored as a household-protecting ‘clan-mistress’ who can establish progeny and ensure safe generative outcomes.

The hymn asks for conception and the firm establishment of children (prajā), along with protection of childbirth and the broader prosperity of the household.

It is framed as a domestic oblation rite: recite the three mantras while offering havis/āhuti (often with ghee) into a household fire, focusing the intention on fertility, safe delivery, and thriving success in family life.