Sukta 91
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (Indra-protection formula; specific r̥ṣi requires anukramaṇī confirmation)
Devata: Indra (Sutrāmā)
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh-like (Atharvanic cadence; not strictly regular in all pādas)
Cet hymne d’un seul mantra invoque Indra en tant que Sutrāmā (« le bon protecteur ») afin d’obtenir une protection bienveillante, de repousser l’hostilité et d’établir l’intrépidité. Il demande aussi la « seigneurie d’une excellente vaillance héroïque » (suvīrya) — un mélange de prospérité, de statut et de force victorieuse sous la puissance gardienne d’Indra.
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
It is Indra praised as Sutrāmā, “the good protector”—a form emphasizing reliable guardianship, graciousness, and active defense against threats.
The mantra asks Indra to repel hatred (dveṣa), make the reciter fearless (abhaya), and grant commanding strength and success described as ‘lordship of excellent heroism’ (suvīrya).
No substances are mentioned in the verse. It can be used as a direct recitation for protection and confidence; optional simple purification and focused intention are sufficient.
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