Sukta 176
Sukta 10.176
Sūkta to the R̥bhus (artisan divinities); exact r̥ṣi attribution varies by Anukramaṇī—confirm per edition.
R̥bhus (and their ‘sons’/powers).
Likely Triṣṭubh (verify per edition).
Is mantra mein Rbhu aur unke bete ko bulaya ja raha hai. Ye log kaam ko aage badhate hain aur accha karte hain. Dharti ko mai jaisi gaya maante hain jo khana deti hai. Phir Hotri aur Agni ka naam aata hai jo yagya karte hain. Ye log theek gaadi ki tarah chalte hain. Inko humare andar banaya gaya hai raksha ke liye. Ye zindagi ko aage badhate hain amar tak.
Mantras
Mantra 1
प्र सूनव ऋभूणां बृहन्नवन्त वृजना । क्षामा ये विश्वधायसोऽश्नन्धेनुं न मातरम् ॥
Rbhu ke beto, aage badho aur apna kaam badao. Tum log to poori duniya ko sambhalte ho. Is dharti se khao peeo jaise baccha maa se doodh pita hai. Yeh dharti tumhari maa jaisi hai, tumhe jeene ki poori shakti deti hai.
Mantra 2
प्र देवं देव्या धिया भरता जातवेदसम् । हव्या नो वक्षदानुषक् ॥
Bhagwan ko bulao apne dil se, Jatavedas ko, jo sab janmon ka jaannewala hai. Woh hamari bhent lekar bhagwan tak pahuncha dega. Ek ke baad ek, sab kuch sahi time par pahunchega.
Mantra 3
अयमु ष्य प्र देवयुर्होता यज्ञाय नीयते । रथो न योरभीवृतो घृणीवाञ्चेतति त्मना ॥
Yeh pujari bhagwan ki taraf ja raha hai, yagya ke liye. Woh ek rath jaisa hai jo apne raaste par chal raha hai, chamakta hua, apni shakti se. Woh khud jaanta hai ki usse karna kya hai, khud se chalta hai.
Mantra 4
अयमग्निरुरुष्यत्यमृतादिव जन्मनः । सहसश्चित्सहीयान्देवो जीवातवे कृतः ॥
Yeh Agni humare jeevan ko bada karta hai aur rakhta hai. Aisa lagta hai jaise woh amrit se paida hua ho. Woh taqat se bhi zyada strong hai. Bhagwan ne humein isliye banaya hai taaki hum sach mein ji sakein.
Frequently Asked Questions
The R̥bhus are divine artisan powers associated with skill, renewal, and perfecting forms—especially the sacrificial work—so it becomes effective and world-sustaining.
The chariot image suggests disciplined direction and protected movement: the priestly power advances the rite steadily, “radiant with ardour,” guided by inner awareness rather than randomness.
It means the fire-principle is not only external flame; it is also an inner power of clarity and protection that widens life toward an immortal grounding (amṛta).
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