Kanda 7Anuvaka 2Sukta 111 Mantras

Sukta 11

Rishi: As per AV 7.11 anukramaṇī tradition (variable)

Devata: Sarasvatī

Chandas: Triṣṭubh/Jagatī-like (to be confirmed)

Mantras

Mantra 1

सरस्वती। यस्ते स्तनः शशयुर्यो मयोभूर्यः सुम्नयुः सुहवो यः सुदत्रः । येन विश्वा पुष्यसि वार्याणि सरस्वति तमिह धातवे कः

Sarasvatī—thy breast that is full-flowing, that bringeth delight, that seeketh to favour, easy to invoke, good-giving; whereby thou makest all choice treasures thrive—O Sarasvatī, that here to bestow, who (shall fail)?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atharvaveda 7.11 used for?

It is a Paustika (prosperity) mantra used to promote nourishment and the thriving increase of valuables—resources, wealth, and well-being—through Sarasvatī’s abundance.

Why does the hymn speak of Sarasvatī’s “breast” (stana)?

The image presents Sarasvatī as a motherly, ever-flowing source of sustenance: from her fullness come delight, favor, and the growth of “choice treasures.”

Do I need any ritual substances to recite this sukta?

No substances are required by the verse. Some practitioners optionally keep clean water nearby as a symbolic reminder of Sarasvatī’s flowing, nourishing presence.