Dashati 11
UttarārcikaPrapathaka 7Dashati 113 Mantras

Dashati 11

Aindra prosperity-prayer supported by Agni’s protective, Rakṣas-burning guardianship of the rite

Deity

Indra

Melodic Character

Invocatory and martial-protective moving from boon-seeking to obstacle-clearing assurance

Rishi Family

Rṣi attribution is not provided in the input; the diction aligns with common RV-style Aindra petitions and Agni-protective formulas used in Sāman adaptation.

インドラを主とする繁栄祈願を、祭儀の守護者アグニの護衛と羅刹焼却が支える主題。供犠者のdhī(祭詞・聖なる思惟)を「勝利する」ものとして力づけ、牛・馬・戦利(vāja)・人々(nṛ)という具体的利得をもたらすようインドラに請い願う。同時にアグニには、祭場に遍満して「天の庇護」に立ち、夜から暁にかけて羅刹を退け障碍を焼き払って、供献を妨げるものを除き、祭儀の安泰と富・支援者の増大を確かなものとするよう祈る。

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

To make the sacrificer’s dhī (ritual prayer/formulation) effective—bringing cattle, horses, prizes, and supporters—while securing the sacrifice through Agni’s protective power.

Agni is the guardian of the yajña: he spreads through the altar-space, stands in ‘heavenly shelter,’ and drives away Rakṣasas (obstacle-forces), ensuring Indra’s offering proceeds without disruption.

It is an apotropaic request: Agni is asked to repel and neutralize all forces that spoil the rite—fear, impurity, mistakes, or hostile influences—especially during vulnerable times like night and dawn.