Sukta 30
Sukta 6.30
Bharadvāja Bārhaspatya (RV 6.30 Indra hymn)
Indra
Triṣṭubh (probable)
This brief Indra hymn praises the god’s ever-increasing heroic power and his unfailing generosity in dispensing wealth and plenitude. It recalls Indra’s cosmic deeds—breaking the mountain, opening the blocked waters, and establishing the worlds—so that the worshipper may partake of stability, victory, and abundance.
Mantras
Mantra 1
भूय इद्वावृधे वीर्यायँ एको अजुर्यो दयते वसूनि । प्र रिरिचे दिव इन्द्रः पृथिव्या अर्धमिदस्य प्रति रोदसी उभे ॥
वो और बड़ा हो रहा है और वीरता दिखा रहा है। वो एक है, कभी हार नहीं खाता, और धन बाँट रहा है। इंद्र ने आसमान और दुनिया से अपनी ताकत फैलाई है। उसकी ताकत आधी आसमान में है और आधी दुनिया में।
Mantra 2
अधा मन्ये बृहदसुर्यमस्य यानि दाधार नकिरा मिनाति । दिवेदिवे सूर्यो दर्शतो भूद्वि सद्मान्युर्विया सुक्रतुर्धात् ॥
तब मैं उसकी बड़ी ताकत देखता हूँ। जो वो संभाल के रखता है, कोई उससे कम नहीं कर सकता। रोज़ सूरज दिखाई देता है। वो समझदार ताकत ने दुनिया के सब घर और खेत खोल दिए हैं।
Mantra 3
अद्या चिन्नू चित्तदपो नदीनां यदाभ्यो अरदो गातुमिन्द्र । नि पर्वता अद्मसदो न सेदुस्त्वया दृळ्हानि सुक्रतो रजांसि ॥
आज भी वो काम याद है, तूने पानी के लिए रास्ता बनाया, इंद्र। नदियों के लिए नयी राह खोली। पहाड़ जो पत्थर में बैठे थे, उन्होंने पानी रोक नहीं पाया। तूने दुनिया को पक्का कर दिया, सब ठीक कर दिया।
Mantra 4
सत्यमित्तन्न त्वावाँ अन्यो अस्तीन्द्र देवो न मर्त्यो ज्यायान् । अहन्नहिं परिशयानमर्णोऽवासृजो अपो अच्छा समुद्रम् ॥
सच यह है, तुझसे बड़ा कोई नहीं, इंद्र। न कोई देवता, न कोई इंसान। तूने उस साँप को मारा जो पानी में दबा के पड़ा था। फिर तूने पानी को आज़ाद कर दिया, समुंदर की तरफ भेज दिया।
Mantra 5
त्वमपो वि दुरो विषूचीरिन्द्र दृळ्हमरुजः पर्वतस्य । राजाभवो जगतश्चर्षणीनां साकं सूर्यं जनयन्द्यामुषासम् ॥
तूने पानी के दरवाज़े खोल दिए जो बंद थे, इंद्र। पहाड़ को तोड़ दिया जो पक्का था। तूने दुनिया का राजा बन गया, सब लोगों का मालिक। सूरज, आसमान, सुभ, इन सब को तूने एक साथ पैदा किया।
Inside Sukta 30
How it unfolds
- Where it opens
Indra’s ever-growing heroic power and his unfailing capacity to dispense riches across the two worlds.
- Development
The hymn grounds praise in remembered cosmic acts: carving a path for waters and ensuring the firm establishment of the realms despite mountainous obstruction.
- Climax
Indra breaks the strong mountain and opens the shut doors of the waters—an image of decisive liberation and cosmic renewal.
- Where it settles
Indra’s kingship is affirmed as he brings forth light (Sun), Heaven, and Dawn, leaving the worshipper oriented toward order, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings.
The deity: Indra
- In the VedaIndra is the mighty, unfailing hero who grows in strength, breaks the firm mountain, releases the waters, and bestows riches on the singer and the people.
- Cosmic functionChampion of ṛta through decisive action: he clears the cosmic channels (waters/rivers), stabilizes the worlds (rajāṃsi), and enables light and order to manifest.
- Inner significanceThe awakening force of will and courage that breaks inner obstruction, releases the ‘waters’ of inspiration and vitality, and establishes steadiness and clarity in consciousness.
The seer
- Bharadvāja BārhaspatyaBharadvāja gotra; Bārhaspatya lineage (connected with Bṛhaspati/Angirasa tradition) · Foremost seer of Mandala 6, celebrated for powerful Indra hymns that link martial victory, cosmic order, and generous bestowal of riches.
Famous verses
भूय इद्वावृधे वीर्यायँ एको अजुर्यो दयते वसूनि । प्र रिरिचे दिव इन्द्रः पृथिव्या अर्धमिदस्य प्रति रोदसी उभे ॥अद्या चिन्नू चित्तदपो नदीनां यदाभ्यो अरदो गातुमिन्द्र । नि पर्वता अद्मसदो न सेदुस्त्वया दृळ्हानि सुक्रतो रजांसि ॥त्वमपो वि दुरो विषूचीरिन्द्र दृळ्हमरुजः पर्वतस्य । राजाभवो जगतश्चर्षणीनां साकं सूर्यं जनयन्द्यामुषासम् ॥Attributes of the deity
- Vīryavān (heroic power)
- Vṛtra-slayer motif (breaker of obstruction)
- Apām mocaka (releaser of waters)
- Dātr̥ (giver of wealth)
- World-stabilizer (maker of firm realms)
- Kingly sovereignty over peoples and the moving world
Also by this seer
- Primary authorship of many hymns in Rig Veda Mandala 6 (Bharadvāja family book), especially to Indra, Agni, and allied deities.
- Associated in later tradition with Bharadvāja lineage teachings and the broader Angirasa-Bārhaspatya priestly current.
The rite, step by step
- Prepare the altar and kindle Agni; establish ritual purity and intention for strength and abundance.
- Recite RV 6.30 (Triṣṭubh) as an Indra-stuti, emphasizing his deeds of releasing waters and establishing the worlds.
- Offer oblations while naming Indra’s epithets (e.g., ajurya, sukratu) and requesting wealth and steadfastness.
- Conclude with a brief request for protection and prosperity, followed by customary śānti/closing formulas of the rite’s tradition.
Offerings
- Soma (where applicable)
- Ghee (ājya)
- Grain-cakes/oblations (puroḍāśa, per local śrauta/gṛhya adaptation)
Frequently Asked Questions
It praises Indra as the ever-strong hero who gives wealth and performs cosmic deeds like breaking the mountain and releasing the waters, bringing stability and light to the worlds.
These images describe obstruction and release: Indra breaks what blocks the life-giving waters, symbolizing rain, fertility, and also the freeing of inner energy and inspiration.
It can be recited as a prayer for courage, removal of obstacles, prosperity, and steadiness—especially in a morning fire offering or a devotional recitation focused on strength and clarity.
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