Rig Veda Sukta 53
Mandala 9Sukta 534 Mantras

Sukta 53

Sukta 9.53

Devata

Soma Pavamāna (with ritual epithet adrivaḥ)

この短いパヴァマーナ讃歌は、搾られ浄められるソーマを呼びかけ、その高まりゆく力に、ラクシャス(魔的な妨害)を打ち砕き、敵対する競争者を追い払うよう促す。浄化するソーマの不可侵の「ヴラタ」(vrata、定められた法)を確認し、最後に、黄褐色のインドゥが川の流れのように奔流して、戦いと勝利におけるインドラの昂揚する力となる、という像で結ばれる。

Sanskrit recitationRig Veda 9.53

Mantras

Mantra 1

उत्ते शुष्मासो अस्थू रक्षो भिन्दन्तो अद्रिवः । नुदस्व याः परिस्पृधः ॥

汝の力は立ち上がった、搾り石を操る者よ、羅刹の障りを打ち砕きつつ。周りから迫り来る敵意の競り合いの者どもを追い払え。

Mantra 2

अया निजघ्निरोजसा रथसंगे धने हिते । स्तवा अबिभ्युषा हृदा ॥

この(力)によって、彼は力強く打ち倒した。戦車の衝突のただ中、戦利のために定められた戦いにおいて。われは恐れなき心もて彼を讃える。

Mantra 3

अस्य व्रतानि नाधृषे पवमानस्य दूढ्या । रुज यस्त्वा पृतन्यति ॥

この浄めゆくソーマ(Soma)の堅き誓法は、誰も犯しえない。その揺るがぬ力によって、汝に戦いを挑む者を打ち砕け。

Mantra 4

तं हिन्वन्ति मदच्युतं हरिं नदीषु वाजिनम् । इन्दुमिन्द्राय मत्सरम् ॥

彼らは彼を駆り立てる——恍惚の落ちぬ黄褐の者を、川々において迅き駿馬として。インドラ(Indra)のための歓喜の酩酊、光輝の力の勢いなる一滴、インドゥ(Indu)を。

Frequently Asked Questions

The hymn praises Soma in his form as Pavamāna—Soma flowing through the filter after pressing—also called adrivaḥ in connection with the pressing-stones.

As Soma is purified, his power rises to break demonic obstruction (rakṣas), repel hostile forces, and uphold firm sacred laws (vratas), while energizing Indra.

In the Vedic ritual, purified Soma is offered to Indra as a strengthening, exhilarating drink; the sukta calls Soma “the drop that is rapture for Indra,” supporting victory and power.

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