Sukta 126
Sukta 10.126
Traditionally assigned to a seer of the late Tenth Maṇḍala (Anukramaṇī-dependent; often connected with Aditya-invocations)
Anuṣṭubh (likely for RV 10.126; verse-level confirmation may vary)
This hymn is a protective and liberating prayer centered on the Ādityas—Varuṇa, Mitra, and Aryaman—who, moving “in one accord,” lead the worshipper beyond hostility, sin, and misfortune. It expands into a broader coalition of divine helpers (Rudra with the Maruts, Indra, Agni, and the Vasus), asking for well-being (svasti), release from bonds/distress, and safe passage into a fuller, steadier life-force.
In this hymn
Addressed to
Mantras
Mantra 1
न तमंहो न दुरितं देवासो अष्ट मर्त्यम् । सजोषसो यमर्यमा मित्रो नयन्ति वरुणो अति द्विषः ॥
कोई बड़ी मुसीबत नहीं पकड़ती उस इंसान को जिसे यह तीन भगवान साथ में ले चलते हैं, अर्यमन, मित्र और वरुण। यह उसे दुश्मनों से पार ले जाते हैं।
Mantra 2
तद्धि वयं वृणीमहे वरुण मित्रार्यमन् । येना निरंहसो यूयं पाथ नेथा च मर्त्यमति द्विषः ॥
हम यही चाहते हैं, वरुण, मित्र, अर्यमन, कि तुम हमें बचाओ। तंगी से निकाल के इंसान को दुश्मनों के पार ले जाओ।
Mantra 3
ते नूनं नोऽयमूतये वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । नयिष्ठा उ नो नेषणि पर्षिष्ठा उ नः पर्षण्यति द्विषः ॥
अब यह तीनों हमारे काम आएँ, वरुण, मित्र, अर्यमन। यह हमें सही रास्ते पे ले चलें। यह हमें दुश्मनों से पार करें।
Mantra 4
यूयं विश्वं परि पाथ वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । युष्माकं शर्मणि प्रिये स्याम सुप्रणीतयोऽति द्विषः ॥
वरुण, मित्र और अर्यमन, यह तीन तुम्हारी हिफ़ाज़त करते हैं, चाहे तुम कहीं भी हो। इनकी पनाह में हम सेफ रहते हैं। यह हमें दुश्मनी और बुरी ताकतों से आगे ले जाते हैं।
Mantra 5
आदित्यासो अति स्रिधो वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । उग्रं मरुद्भी रुद्रं हुवेमेन्द्रमग्निं स्वस्तयेऽति द्विषः ॥
आदित्य के रूप में वरुण, मित्र और अर्यमन, यह हमें टूटने वाली जगहों से पार करते हैं। हम रुद्र को पुकारते हैं, जो मरुत के साथ आता है। इंद्र और अग्नि भी साथ देते हैं। सब मिलकर हमारी भलाई करते हैं और दुश्मनी को दूर भागते हैं।
Mantra 6
नेतार ऊ षु णस्तिरो वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । अति विश्वानि दुरिता राजानश्चर्षणीनामति द्विषः ॥
वरुण, मित्र और अर्यमन हमारे असली मार्ग-दर्शक हैं। यह हमारे अंदर के भेद और परेशानी को दूर करते हैं। यह लोगों के राजा हैं और हमें हर दुश्मनी और बंटवारा से आगे ले जाते हैं।
Mantra 7
शुनमस्मभ्यमूतये वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । शर्म यच्छन्तु सप्रथ आदित्यासो यदीमहे अति द्विषः ॥
हमारी मदद के लिए वरुण, मित्र और अर्यमन खुश हाल बनाना चाहते हैं। आदित्य हमें ऐसी पनाह देते हैं जहाँ हम शांति से रहते हैं। इससे जो हम माँगते हैं वो दुश्मनी के पार मिलता है।
Mantra 8
यथा ह त्यद्वसवो गौर्यं चित्पदि षिताममुञ्चता यजत्राः । एवो ष्वस्मन्मुञ्चता व्यंहः प्र तार्यग्ने प्रतरं न आयुः ॥
जैसे वसु ने उस चमकदार को फाँस से छुड़ा लिया था, वैसे ही अब हमें भी इस बंटवारा और तकत से आज़ाद करो। अग्नि, तुम हमें आगे ले चलो, जीत के साथ, ज़िन्दगी में आगे।
Inside Sukta 126
How it unfolds
- Where it opens
Assurance that no anguish or crooked misfortune reaches the mortal whom Aryaman, Mitra, and Varuṇa guide together beyond enemies.
- Development
The prayer broadens from protection to healing social and inner fractures (sridh), repeatedly asking to be carried ‘beyond hostility’ and into svasti; allied deities are summoned as a protective coalition.
- Climax
A concentrated appeal for deliverance and well-being—Ādityas, Rudra-Maruts, Indra, and Agni invoked to overcome opposition and restore safety.
- Where it settles
A mythic recollection of past divine release (Vasus freeing the bound one) becomes a present request: ‘release us from distress,’ and Agni is asked to carry life forward more victoriously and enduringly.
The deity: Ādityas
- In the VedaThey are repeatedly praised as protectors who guide the devotee past hostility and disorder.
- Cosmic functionThey stabilize the world through law, covenant, and rightful belonging—maintaining truth, social cohesion, and the dependable movement of order against chaos and enmity.
- Inner significanceThey represent the inner powers of conscience and alignment: Varuṇa as ethical clarity and self-restraint, Mitra as trust and cooperative mind, Aryaman as dignified belonging and supportive community—together leading one beyond fear, conflict, and inner fragmentation.
The seer
- Anukramaṇī-attributed late Tenth Maṇḍala seer (name uncertain)Associated with late Rigvedic Āditya-invocations emphasizing social-moral order (ṛta), protection, and being led beyond enemies (ati dviṣaḥ).
Famous verses
ati dviṣaḥ
svastaye 'ti dviṣaḥ
muñcatā vy aṃhaḥ
Attributes of the deity
- Guardians of ṛta (order)
- Protectors who ‘lead beyond’ hostility (ati dviṣaḥ)
- Harmony and friendship (Mitra)
- Moral law, binding/forgiveness (Varuṇa)
- Noble fellowship and social support (Aryaman)
- Bestowers of svasti (well-being)
Also by this seer
- General late Maṇḍala 10 style: compact Anuṣṭubh prayers for protection, release from aṃhas (distress/sin), and svasti (well-being).
- Hymnic pattern of invoking a primary devatā (Ādityas) and then extending the appeal to allied powers (Rudra/Maruts, Indra, Agni, Vasus).
The rite, step by step
- Establish the fire (or face the domestic fire) and settle the intention: protection, harmony, and freedom from misfortune.
- Invoke the Ādityas together—Varuṇa, Mitra, Aryaman—asking to be led beyond hostile forces and disorder.
- Confess/acknowledge distress (aṃhas, durita) and request loosening/release from bonds and fissures of disharmony (sridh).
- Extend the invocation to allied deities for reinforcement: Rudra with the Maruts for fierce protection, Indra for overcoming opposition, Agni for guidance and forward-carrying.
- Conclude with a liberation formula: ‘release us’ (muñcatā) and a forward-leading petition to Agni for stronger, longer life (āyus).
Offerings
- Ghee (ājya) into Agni
- Simple oblations (milk, grains) according to household capacity
- Water libation and verbal offering (stuti/namas)
- Optional soma-style praise without actual soma (late Maṇḍala 10 devotional usage)
Frequently Asked Questions
The hymn primarily addresses the Ādityas—Varuṇa, Mitra, and Aryaman—seen as guardians of order and harmony. It also calls on Rudra with the Maruts, Indra, Agni, and the Vasus for added protection and release.
It asks to be led beyond hostile forces and freed from distress, wrongdoing, and misfortune (aṃhas, durita). The hymn also prays for svasti—overall well-being—and for life (āyus) to be carried forward securely.
It is suitable as a protective recitation at dawn, before travel, or during times of conflict and anxiety. Recite with a clear intention for harmony and release, optionally offering ghee into a lamp or household fire while invoking Varuṇa, Mitra, Aryaman, and Agni.
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