Kanda 19Anuvaka 7Sukta 611 Mantras

Sukta 61

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (late book; specific ṛṣi attribution varies by anukramaṇī)

Devata: Pavamāna (Soma as purifier) and Āyus (Longevity) as invoked power

Chandas: Late Atharvanic; loosely Anuṣṭubh/triṣṭubh-like phrasing

Mantras

Mantra 1

पूर्णायुः। तनूस्तन्वा मे सहे दतः सर्वमायुरशीय । स्योनं मे सीद पुरुः पृणस्व पवमानः स्वर्गे

Full life! With body joined to body may I endure the boon bestowed; may I attain the whole of life. Sit thou kindly with me; fill me in abundance, O Pavamāna, in the heavenly world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AV 19.61 mainly used for?

It is a longevity (āyuṣya) prayer asking for complete lifespan, bodily endurance, and renewed vitality through Pavamāna Soma’s purifying power.

Why is Pavamāna Soma invoked instead of a healing herb or physician deity?

Pavamāna represents purified essence itself—what cleanses weakness and then “fills” the person with life-force and abundance, making it ideal for a complete-life blessing.

Can this mantra be used in a simple home setting?

Yes. Many recite it in a clean place in the morning, optionally over water or milk as a symbolic Soma, with the intention of purification, strength, and full lifespan.