Atharva Veda Sukta 23
Kanda 6Anuvaka 3Sukta 233 Mantras

Sukta 23

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (anonymous)

Devata: Āpas (divine Waters)

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh-like (shorter, incantatory)

AV 6.23は、神格化された「水」を常に得られる薬として—昼も夜も流れつづけるものとして—招き、洗い清め、冷まし、回復させる短い治療呪である。水は単なる物質ではなく、儀礼の中に「織り込まれた」力として捉えられ、苦患をただちにほどき、外へ追い出す。結びでは、この行為をサヴィタル(Savitar)の聖なる衝動のもとに置き、水と薬草が福祉のために害なく働くようにする。

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 6.23

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It calls the divine Waters as a healing remedy and asks them to release and drive away illness or harmful influence immediately, bringing welfare through water and herbs.

To stress that the Waters’ healing availability is continuous—effective at any time, not limited to a particular hour or occasion.

Savitar authorizes and impels the correct performance of the rite, and the herbs (oṣadhīs) are invoked alongside the Waters so that both act benignly and support complete well-being.

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