Sukta 178
Sukta 10.178
Tārkṣya
Este breve himno de dos versos invoca a Tārkṣya como un protector veloz, impulsado por lo divino, que garantiza un tránsito seguro y la victoria en medio de los peligros del viaje y del conflicto. El poeta pide bienestar (svasti), comparando el auxilio buscado con el don de Indra y con una barca que lleva a uno a salvo al otro lado, sin daño al ir ni al volver.
Mantras
Mantra 1
त्यमू षु वाजिनं देवजूतं सहावानं तरुतारं रथानाम् । अरिष्टनेमिं पृतनाजमाशुं स्वस्तये तार्क्ष्यमिहा हुवेम ॥
A aquel, en verdad, el veloz portador de plenitud, impulsado por los dioses, victorioso, que vence en el ímpetu de nuestros carros — de rueda intacta, rápido, conquistador en la batalla — a Tārkṣya lo invocamos aquí por bienestar y recto tránsito.
Mantra 2
इन्द्रस्येव रातिमाजोहुवानाः स्वस्तये नावमिवा रुहेम । उर्वी न पृथ्वी बहुले गभीरे मा वामेतौ मा परेतौ रिषाम ॥
Invocando el don como de Indra, subamos a él como a una barca, por bienestar. Vasto como la tierra, amplio, profundo: que no nos alcance daño — ni al venir ni al partir — en este tránsito.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tārkṣya is praised as a swift, divinely-driven protector—like a champion who keeps the ‘wheel unbroken’ and helps one pass safely through danger, especially in travel or conflict.
The hymn repeatedly asks for svasti—well-being and safe passage—so that the worshipper is not harmed during the journey, neither when going out nor when returning.
The ‘boat’ image suggests crossing safely over risky conditions, while Indra is named as a model of generous, effective aid—so the poet asks for similarly reliable protection and support.
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