Rig Veda Sukta 57
Mandala 10Sukta 576 Mantras

Sukta 57

Sukta 10.57

Devata

Indra (with Soma-sacrificer context)

This short hymn is a protective and restorative prayer for those engaged in the Soma-sacrifice, asking Indra that the sacrificers not deviate from the right path or be obstructed by hostile forces. It then turns inward, invoking the return and stabilization of manas (mind) for right will (kratu), discernment (dakṣa), life, and the sustained vision of the Sun as inner light. The closing affirms alignment with Soma’s vratas (right workings), bearing the restored mind within the body and gaining fruitful creative vitality (prajā).

Recitation with translationRig Veda 10.57

Mantras

Mantra 1

मा प्र गाम पथो वयं मा यज्ञादिन्द्र सोमिनः । मान्त स्थुर्नो अरातयः ॥

हम रास्ते से भटके नहीं। हे इंद्र, हम जो सोम ले कर आए हैं, यज्ञ से भी भटके नहीं। हमारे और सही रास्ते के बीच में कोई बुरी शक्ति नहीं आनी चाहिए।

Mantra 2

यो यज्ञस्य प्रसाधनस्तन्तुर्देवेष्वाततः । तमाहुतं नशीमहि ॥

यज्ञ का जो धागा है जो उसे पूरा करता है, वो देवताओं में फैला हुआ है। जो सही से अर्पित किया गया है, उसको हम पाना चाहते हैं।

Mantra 3

मनो न्वा हुवामहे नाराशंसेन सोमेन । पितॄणां च मन्मभिः ॥

अब हम अपना मन वापस बुला रहे हैं। सोम और नरशंस के साथ बुला रहे हैं। अपने पुरखों के विचारों के साथ भी बुला रहे हैं।

Mantra 4

आ त एतु मनः पुनः क्रत्वे दक्षाय जीवसे । ज्योक्च सूर्यं दृशे ॥

मन वापस आए तुम्हारे पास। सही फैसला लेने के लिए आए। जीने के लिए आए। और रोशनी को लंबे तक देखने के लिए आए।

Mantra 5

पुनर्नः पितरो मनो ददातु दैव्यो जनः । जीवं व्रातं सचेमहि ॥

पुरखे हमें मन वापस दें। भगवान भी दें। हम अपनी शक्तियों के साथ साथ चलें।

Mantra 6

वयं सोम व्रते तव मनस्तनूषु बिभ्रतः । प्रजावन्तः सचेमहि ॥

हे सोम, तुम्हारे नियम में हम अपने शरीर में मन रखते हैं। हम साथ में चलें। अच्छे बच्चे पैदा करें।

Frequently Asked Questions

It asks for protection so the sacrificers do not deviate from the right path or the Soma-yajña, and it prays for the mind to return—bringing will, discernment, life, and clear inner vision.

In Vedic thought, scattered mind weakens both ritual effectiveness and inner clarity. The hymn calls mind back so intention (kratu) and discernment (dakṣa) become steady, leading to sustained ‘seeing of the Sun’ as light and truth.

It can be recited as a prayer before any disciplined practice—study, meditation, or ritual—asking for protection from distractions, restoration of focus, and alignment with a higher order of living (vrata).

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