Sukta 105
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition
Devata: Daivya Vāc (Divine Speech) / Praṇīti (Right Guidance) as operative abstractions
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (probable; compact two-line structure).
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
It means “divine speech”—speech aligned with sacred truth and right order, not merely personal invention or self-serving talk.
Because the hymn treats certain humanly contrived words and plans as sources of misdirection; stepping away marks a conscious break from error and a return to trustworthy guidance.
It can be recited before important conversations, decisions, or reconciliations, with the intention to abandon misguided words and to return to clear counsel and supportive relationships.
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