Rig Veda Sukta 62
Mandala 7Sukta 626 Mantras

Sukta 62

Sukta 7.62

Rishi

Vasiṣṭha

Devata

Sūrya (with implicit relation to Ādityas’ order)

Chandas

Triṣṭubh (probable)

Cet hymne de six strophes de Vasiṣṭha célèbre l’élévation quotidienne de Sūrya comme signe visible du ṛta (l’ordre cosmique) : d’une lumière impartiale, il observe toutes les « naissances » humaines et leurs activités. Puis l’hymne s’élargit en une prière tournée vers les Āditya : vers Aditi, vers le Ciel-et-la-Terre, et vers les gouverneurs moraux Mitra–Varuṇa–Aryaman, demandant protection contre la faute, vaste liberté (varivas) et des voies sûres et favorables pour soi et sa descendance.

Recitation with translationRig Veda 7.62

Mantras

Mantra 1

उत्सूर्यो बृहदर्चींष्यश्रेत्पुरु विश्वा जनिम मानुषाणाम् । समो दिवा ददृशे रोचमानः क्रत्वा कृतः सुकृतः कर्तृभिर्भूत् ॥

Sūrya se lève, déployant ses vastes rayons ; il contemple les nombreuses naissances et tout le devenir des hommes. Égal dans le jour, on le voit resplendissant ; façonné par le krátu, la volonté agissante, il devient, par les artisans, une œuvre parfaite.

Mantra 2

स सूर्य प्रति पुरो न उद्गा एभिः स्तोमेभिरेतशेभिरेवैः । प्र नो मित्राय वरुणाय वोचोऽनागसो अर्यम्णे अग्नये च ॥

Ô Sūrya, chante devant nous, en tête, par ces hymnes rapides et ces élans. Et que notre parole aille vers Mitra, vers Varuṇa, vers Aryaman et vers Agni, afin que nous soyons sans faute et marchions dans l’ordre juste.

Mantra 3

वि नः सहस्रं शुरुधो रदन्त्वृतावानो वरुणो मित्रो अग्निः । यच्छन्तु चन्द्रा उपमं नो अर्कमा नः कामं पूपुरन्तु स्तवानाः ॥

Que mille barrières s’ouvrent pour nous — par Varuṇa, Mitra et Agni, gardiens du ṛta. Que les puissances lumineuses nous accordent l’hymne suprême de lumière ; et, louées par nous, qu’elles comblent notre désir — notre vraie volonté d’accomplissement.

Mantra 4

द्यावाभूमी अदिते त्रासीथां नो ये वां जज्ञुः सुजनिमान ऋष्वे । मा हेळे भूम वरुणस्य वायोर्मा मित्रस्य प्रियतमस्य नृणाम् ॥

Ô Ciel et Terre, ô Aditi, protégez-nous — nous qui sommes nés dans votre noble devenir. Puissions-nous ne pas tomber sous la colère de Varuṇa, ni sous la disgrâce de Vāyu ; ni sous l’offense de Mitra, le plus cher aux hommes.

Mantra 5

प्र बाहवा सिसृतं जीवसे न आ नो गव्यूतिमुक्षतं घृतेन । आ नो जने श्रवयतं युवाना श्रुतं मे मित्रावरुणा हवेमा ॥

Tendez vos bras en avant pour notre vie ; répandez sur nous la voie des troupeaux lumineux, avec la richesse clarifiée (ghṛta). Faites entendre notre nom parmi les hommes, ô puissances jeunes ; écoutez mon appel, ô Mitra et Varuṇa, dans l’acte même de l’invocation.

Mantra 6

नू मित्रो वरुणो अर्यमा नस्त्मने तोकाय वरिवो दधन्तु । सुगा नो विश्वा सुपथानि सन्तु यूयं पात स्वस्तिभिः सदा नः ॥

Maintenant, que Mitra, Varuṇa et Aryaman établissent pour nous une vaste liberté — pour nous-mêmes et pour notre descendance. Que toutes nos démarches soient aisées, que tous les chemins soient de bonne traversée ; gardez-nous toujours par vos puissances de bien-être.

Inside Sukta 62

How it unfolds

  1. Where it opens

    Sūrya’s ascent: the Sun rises with vast rays, revealing and surveying all human becomings.

  2. Development

    From cosmic visibility to ethical alignment: the hymn links shining order with will/work (kratu) and the ‘doers’ who make life rightly.

  3. Climax

    A protective plea to Dyāvā-Pṛthivī and Aditi, asking not to fall into the displeasure of Varuṇa, Vāyu, or Mitra—i.e., not to violate the powers that sustain order and life-breath.

  4. Where it settles

    A final benediction to Mitra–Varuṇa–Aryaman for wide freedom, easy journeys, good paths, and continual guarding by svasti (well-being).

The deity: Sūrya

  • In the VedaSūrya rises with “vast rays,” shining equally through the day and beholding the manifold becomings of humankind; his light is a public, undeniable revelation of order. The hymn also invokes Aditi and the Ādityas as guardians against transgression and as providers of well-being and right pathways.
  • Cosmic functionIllumines and measures time (day’s course), makes beings and deeds visible, and supports ṛta by enabling lawful functioning of the world; through the Ādityas, sustains moral-social order, oaths, and harmony.
  • Inner significanceThe awakening of clear seeing (viveka) and conscience: inner light that exposes distortion, steadies the will (kratu), and aligns one’s choices with truth and right order; a prayer to move through life on “good paths” without falling into guilt or divine displeasure.

The seer

  • VasiṣṭhaVasiṣṭha (Vasiṣṭha-gotra); associated with the Vasiṣṭha clan/Āṅgirasa stream in later tradition · Foremost seer of Maṇḍala 7, celebrated for hymns to Varuṇa–Mitra and for articulating ṛta, moral order, and kingship/legitimacy themes; paradigmatic priestly voice of protection and right conduct.

Famous verses

उत्सूर्यो बृहदर्चींष्यश्रेत्पुरु विश्वा जनिम मानुषाणाम् । समो दिवा ददृशे रोचमानः क्रत्वा कृतः सुकृतः कर्तृभिर्भूत् ॥
Verse 7.62.1Sets the hymn’s vision: Sūrya’s rising as the universal witness, equal in his shining, linking cosmic light with purposeful will (kratu) and right making.Read verse 7.62.1 →
द्यावाभूमी अदिते त्रासीथां नो ये वां जज्ञुः सुजनिमान ऋष्वे । मा हेळे भूम वरुणस्य वायोर्मा मित्रस्य प्रियतमस्य नृणाम् ॥
Verse 7.62.4Central moral-protective petition: calls on Dyāvā-Pṛthivī and Aditi and asks to be kept from the ‘wrath/displeasure’ of Varuṇa, Vāyu, and Mitra—showing the Āditya framework of order and restraint.Read verse 7.62.4 →
sugā no viśvā supathāni santu
Verse 7.62.6Concluding blessing widely used in sense: requests varivas (spacious freedom), easy goings, good paths, and constant protection with svasti—an archetypal Āditya benediction.Read verse 7.62.6 →

Attributes of the deity

  • All-seeing witness (over human births and actions)
  • Impartial radiance (samaḥ—equal)
  • Upholder and sign of ṛta (order)
  • Bestower of safe passage and well-being (svasti) via the Ādityas
  • Protector from offense and divine wrath (especially Varuṇa’s)

Also by this seer

  • Large portion of Rig Veda Maṇḍala 7 (many sūktas attributed to Vasiṣṭha and his lineage)
  • Noted Varuṇa–Mitra hymns emphasizing ṛta and ethical restraint (e.g., several hymns in RV 7)
  • Later Vedic/Itihāsa tradition credits Vasiṣṭha as an archetypal brahmarṣi and royal purohita figure

The rite, step by step

  • Prepare the altar/fire (if in an agnihotra-style setting) and seat the reciter facing east.
  • Recite opening verses to Sūrya at sunrise, contemplating the spreading rays and impartial sight.
  • Offer oblations with remembrance of ṛta and personal intention to act without offense (anāgas).
  • Invoke Dyāvā-Pṛthivī and Aditi for sheltering protection and right birth/standing in order.
  • Appeal to Mitra–Varuṇa–Aryaman for varivas (spacious freedom), good paths (supathāni), and lasting svasti.
  • Conclude with a protective sealing prayer, dedicating merit for self, family/offspring, and community.

Offerings

  • Ghee (ājya) into fire
  • Soma (where applicable in Soma rites)
  • Water/libation and respectful arghya to the Sun (in later practice)
  • Mental offering of truthfulness/rectitude (satya, ṛta) as vow

Frequently Asked Questions

It links the Sun’s daily rising with cosmic order (ṛta) and asks the Ādityas to protect the worshipper from wrongdoing, granting well-being and “good paths” in life.

Because Sūrya’s light is the visible sign of order, and the Ādityas (especially Mitra–Varuṇa–Aryaman) govern truth, covenant, and social-moral harmony; the hymn seeks their guardianship and freedom (varivas).

It is suited for sunrise recitation, especially before duties or travel, as a prayer for clarity, ethical steadiness, protection from error, and safe, auspicious movement on life’s paths.

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