Rig Veda Sukta 54
Mandala 7Sukta 543 Mantras

Sukta 54

Sukta 7.54

Rishi

Vasiṣṭha

Devata

Vāstoṣpati (guardian/presiding power of the dwelling)

Chandas

Triṣṭubh (probable)

This brief hymn of Vasiṣṭha invokes Vāstoṣpati, the presiding power of the dwelling, to recognize the household and make entry into the home auspicious and free from affliction. It asks for peace for humans and animals alike, increase of life and prosperity, and lasting protection through well-being in daily living and right “yoking” (orderly alignment of life, work, and worship).

Recitation with translationRig Veda 7.54

Mantras

Mantra 1

वास्तोष्पते प्रति जानीह्यस्मान्त्स्वावेशो अनमीवो भवा नः । यत्त्वेमहे प्रति तन्नो जुषस्व शं नो भव द्विपदे शं चतुष्पदे ॥

हे घर के मालिक, हमारी तरफ देखो। हमारे लिए अच्छा रहो और कोई तकलीफ मत दो। जो हम तुमसे माँग रहे हैं, वो कबलो। हमारे घर में दो पाँव वाले और चार पाँव वाले सब के लिए शांति बनाओ।

Mantra 2

वास्तोष्पते प्रतरणो न एधि गयस्फानो गोभिरश्वेभिरिन्दो । अजरासस्ते सख्ये स्याम पितेव पुत्रान्प्रति नो जुषस्व ॥

हे घर के मालिक, तुम हमारे आगे बढ़ाने वाले हो। तुम हमारे लिए जीवन बढ़ाने वाले हो, रोशनी और ताकत के साथ। तुम्हारी दोस्ती में हम कभी बूढ़े नहीं होंगे। जैसे बाप अपने बेटे को कबलता है, वैसे हमें कबलो।

Mantra 3

वास्तोष्पते शग्मया संसदा ते सक्षीमहि रण्वया गातुमत्या । पाहि क्षेम उत योगे वरं नो यूयं पात स्वस्तिभिः सदा नः ॥

हे घर के मालिक, तुम्हारी ताकत और अच्छे रास्ते के साथ हम तुम्हारे साथ रह सकते हैं। हमारी हिफ़ाज़त करो जब हम सुकून में हों और जब काम में लगे हों। हमेशा अपनी शक्ति से हमारे निगरानी करते रहो।

Frequently Asked Questions

Vāstoṣpati is the presiding power of the dwelling—the guardian who makes a home safe, harmonious, and fit for healthy living.

It asks peace and protection for everyone in the household: people (two-footed) and animals such as cattle and horses (four-footed), reflecting a complete domestic economy.

It is suitable for entering or blessing a new home, for restoring calm after disturbances, and for prayers seeking health, protection, and prosperity in household life.

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