Sukta 15
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (general; specific r̥ṣi attribution varies by anukramaṇī traditions for early AV hymns)
Devata: Prosperity through converging natural powers (rivers, winds, winged beings) and the accepting heavenly realm; effectively a paustika collective invocation rather than a single named deity.
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (4 pādas of ~8 syllables; Atharvanic anuṣṭubh with minor irregularities possible)
Mantras
Mantra 1
पुष्टिकर्म। सं सं स्रवन्तु सिन्धवः सं वाताः सं पतत्रिणः । इमं यज्ञं प्रदिवो मे जुषन्तां संस्राव्येण हविषा जुहोमि
Let the rivers flow together; together the winds, together the winged creatures. Let them, from the high heaven, take pleasure in this my sacrifice: with an oblation that makes the streams unite, with offering I pour into the fire.
Mantra 2
इहैव हवमा यात म इह संस्रावणा उतेमं वर्धयता गिरः । इहैतु सर्वो यः पशुरस्मिन् तिष्ठतु या रयिः
Hither, even hither, come at my invocation; hither, ye bringers-in of gain; and increase this our sacred utterance. Hither let all that is cattle come; within this (place) let it stand fast—whatsoever wealth there is.
Mantra 3
ये नदीनां संस्रवन्त्युत्सासः सदमक्षिताः । तेभिर्मे सर्वैः संस्रावैर्धनं सं स्रावयामसि
Ye springs that, with the rivers, flow together—evermore unexhausted: with all those confluences, for me, we cause wealth to stream in.
Mantra 4
ये सर्पिषः संस्रवन्ति क्षीरस्य चोदकस्य च । तेभिर्मे सर्वैः संस्रावैर्धनं सं स्रावयामसि
What streams of ghee run together, and of milk, and of water—by all those confluences, for me, we cause wealth to stream hither in a gathered flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
It asks that prosperity come as a unified flow—like rivers meeting—so wealth (rayi) and cattle (paśu) arrive and remain established in the patron’s place.
They represent different ‘carriers’ of abundance: waters as nourishment, winds as conveyance and vitality, and winged beings as swift bringers and auspicious movers—made to act in concert for gain.
No specific herbs or amulets are indicated here; the core act is recitation with a simple oblation (havis) into fire, supported by the symbolism of clean water and the intention of ‘confluence’.