Rig Veda Sukta 172
Mandala 1Sukta 1723 Mantras

Sukta 172

Sukta 1.172

Devata

Maruts

Chandas

Gayatri (3 pādas of 8 syllables typical for such concise Marut verses)

Himne Gāyatrī yang singkat ini memanggil para Marut agar mendekat dengan sinar gemilang dan pertanda baik, serta memohon pertolongan mereka yang nyata dan melindungi. Diminta agar mereka menghalau jauh proyektil musuh dan hantaman yang menghancurkan, serta membersihkan sekeliling seperti orang menyingkirkan gumpalan rumput yang roboh, supaya pemuja dapat bangkit “ke atas” menuju hidup dan kesejahteraan.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

The Maruts are the Vedic storm-host—radiant, swift, and powerful—invoked here as protectors who clear obstacles and drive away harm.

It asks for the Maruts’ bright, supportive presence, for hostile weapons and blows to be sent far away, and for the worshipper to be lifted upward into life and well-being.

The grass image expresses removing clutter and obstruction from all sides; “rising upward” is a prayer for renewed vitality, progress, and a higher, safer course in life.

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