Kanda 7Anuvaka 1Sukta 21 Mantras

Sukta 2

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (attributed to Atharvan/Angiras line in ancillary indices; specific r̥ṣi uncertain for this isolated verse)

Devata: Ātman / Atharvan as ritual progenitor

Chandas: Triṣṭubh-like cadence (as transmitted; exact metrical classification uncertain without full hymn context)

Mantras

Mantra 1

आत्मा। अथर्वाणं पितरं देवबन्धुं मातुर्गर्भं पितुरसुं युवानम्। य इमं यज्ञं मनसा चिकेत प्र णो वोचस्तमिहेह ब्रवः

The Self: Atharvan, the Father, the Gods’ own kinsman; the Mother’s embryo, the Father’s breath of life, the youthful one. Whoso with mind hath understood this sacrifice—declare to us forthwith; him, even here, proclaim thou here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atharvaveda 7.2 mainly used for?

It is used to authorize and strengthen a sacrifice by invoking Ātman/Atharvan as the rite’s inner and ancestral guarantor, and by prompting the competent knower to proclaim the rite effectively.

Why does the mantra describe Atharvan as “mother’s embryo” and “father’s breath”?

These images present Atharvan/Ātman as the immanent life-principle present in generation and continuity—showing that the sacrifice is grounded in living essence, not merely external procedure.

Does this sukta require any ritual substances or amulets?

No. The verse works primarily through correct understanding (manas) and empowered speech (vāc); it is a confirmatory, liturgical mantra rather than a substance-based charm.