Kanda 7Anuvaka 9Sukta 861 Mantras

Sukta 86

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

Devata: Indra (Śakra, Maghavan)

Chandas: Triṣṭubh

Mantras

Mantra 1

त्राता इन्द्रः। त्रातारमिन्द्रमवितारमिन्द्रं हवेहवे सुहवं शूरमिन्द्रम्। हुवे नु शक्रं पुरुहूतमिन्द्रं स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो मघवान् कृणोतु

Indra the Protector, Indra the Helper—him, the easy-to-invoke heroic one, I call at every call. Now I invoke Śakra, Indra much-invoked: may Indra the bounteous establish welfare for us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this sukta used for?

It is used to obtain Indra’s protective guardianship and to establish svasti—general welfare, safety, and auspicious conditions—for a family or community.

Why does the mantra repeat calling Indra (“hāve-hāve”)?

The repetition underscores Indra’s accessibility and responsiveness; the hymn’s method is to intensify protection by continual, successful invocation (su-hava, puru-hūta).

Do I need any herbs, amulets, or offerings for this hymn to work?

No specific substances are prescribed in the verse; its efficacy is primarily verbal—recitation and focused intention. Optional simple purity acts (ācamana) may accompany it.