Kanda 7Anuvaka 11Sukta 1051 Mantras

Sukta 105

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (unspecified in the provided excerpt)

Devata: Daivya Vāc (Divine Speech) / Praṇīti (Right Guidance) as operative abstractions

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (probable; compact two-line structure).

Mantras

Mantra 1

दैव्यं वचः। अपक्रामन् पौरुषेयाद् वृणानो दैव्यं वचः । प्रणीतीरभ्यावर्तस्व विश्वेभिः सखिभिः सह

Stepping away from what is merely human, choosing the divine utterance, turn thee back to the right leadings, together with all thy friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ‘daivyaṃ vacaḥ’ mean in this hymn?

It means “divine speech”—speech aligned with sacred truth and right order, not merely personal invention or self-serving talk.

Why does the mantra ask one to step away from ‘pauruṣeya’ (merely human) speech?

Because the hymn treats certain humanly contrived words and plans as sources of misdirection; stepping away marks a conscious break from error and a return to trustworthy guidance.

How can this sukta be used in practice today?

It can be recited before important conversations, decisions, or reconciliations, with the intention to abandon misguided words and to return to clear counsel and supportive relationships.