Rig Veda Sukta 185
Mandala 10Sukta 1853 Mantras

Sukta 185

Sukta 10.185

Devata

Mitra–Aryaman–Varuṇa (Ādityas; guardians of ṛta)

Ce bref hymne de trois strophes invoque les « Trois » Ādityas — Mitra, Aryaman et Varuṇa — comme vastes soutiens du ṛta (l’ordre cosmique) et comme protecteurs de la vie humaine. Il demande leur force lumineuse et une garde inexpugnable, afin que les puissances hostiles et la parole malveillante ne puissent prendre le dessus sur le chemin de l’homme. L’hymne s’achève sur la promesse que les fils d’Aditi accordent une lumière continue et la vitalité au mortel qu’ils favorisent.

Recitation with translationRig Veda 10.185

Mantras

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They are Mitra, Aryaman, and Varuṇa—three Ādityas (sons of Aditi) who guard ṛta, uphold right conduct, and protect human life.

It asks for strong divine support, protection from hostility and harmful speech, safety on difficult paths, and steady inner “light” that sustains life.

It can be recited at dawn or before starting a journey or important task, with a brief intention to live truthfully (ṛta) and to seek clarity, protection, and harmony.

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