Kanda 7Anuvaka 7Sukta 691 Mantras

Sukta 69

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (exact r̥ṣi not specified in the supplied excerpt)

Devata: Vāta, Sūrya, Ahanī (Days), Rātrī (Nights), Uṣas (Dawn) as beneficent powers

Chandas: Mixed/irregular (benedictive prose-like cadence; often treated as anuṣṭubh-like in recitation practice)

Mantras

Mantra 1

सुखम्। १ शन्तातिः। सुखम्। पथ्यापङ्क्तिः। शं नो वातो वातु शं नस्तपतु सूर्यः । अहानि शं भवन्तु नः शं रात्री प्रति धीयतां शमुषा नो व्युऽच्छतु

Blow for our weal, O Wind; for our weal let the Sun give warmth. For us let the days be welfare; let welfare be set over against the nights; for us let Dawn break forth in welfare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this hymn mainly used for?

It is used for general peace and well-being—asking that wind, sunlight, and the whole day–night cycle become auspicious, reducing fear, illness, and misfortune.

Why does the mantra mention both nights and dawn?

In Atharvavedic thought, night can conceal dangers and disturbances; the hymn places ‘śam’ against the nights and then seals the protection by requesting a welfare-filled dawn and safe renewal.

Do I need any herbs, offerings, or special ritual items to use it?

No substances are required in the mantra itself. It is commonly effective as a simple recitation at dawn or before sleep, with mental intention for peace and protection.