Dashati 9
Aindra praise of yajña-powered Indra: cosmic ordering, victory over Vṛtra, and safe passage through adversity
Indra
Heroic and expansive (vīra–udātta) with a protective confidence-giving close
R̥ṣi attribution is not provided in the input; the verses reflect common Indra/Aśvin praise idioms found across multiple Ṛgvedic families so no single lineage can be asserted from the supplied data alone.
Soma-yajña chant-set aligned with Indra’s receiving of soma and praise as strength (vardhana) for victory and protection.
Mantras
Mantra 1
कस्तमिन्द्र त्वावसो मर्त्यो दधर्षति श्रद्धा इत्तेमघवन् पार्ये दिवि वाजी वाजं सिषासति
Who, O Indra, for the sake of thy succour, does a mortal dare to approach thee? Verily, through faith, O Maghavan, the vigorous worshipper, in the far heaven, seeks to win the prize of sustenance.
Mantra 2
मघोनः स्म वृत्रहत्येषु चोदय ये ददति प्रिया वसु तव प्रणीती हर्यश्व सूरिभिर्विश्वा तरेम दुरिता
Do thou, surely, O Maghavan, animate (us) in the conflicts wherein Vṛtra is slain; (favour) those who present acceptable wealth: by thy guidance, O Haryaśva, may we, with liberal patrons, surmount all calamities.
Mantra 3
यावित्था श्लोकमा दिवो ज्योतिर्जनाय चक्रथुः आ न ऊर्जं वहतमश्विना युवम्
Since, in such wise, ye two, worthy of praise, have made the heavenly light for men, do ye, O Aśvins, bring unto us nourishment and vigour.
Frequently Asked Questions
That sacrifice and sung praise strengthen Indra, enabling cosmic stability and victory, and that his guidance helps the sacrificer cross all dangers and obstacles to the rite’s fruit.
They function as supportive benefactors: after Indra’s protection and victory are sought, the Aśvins are invoked to bring ūrj—practical nourishment and vigour—so the worshipper is sustained and the rite is fulfilled.
Duritā includes misfortunes in life as well as impediments that block sacrificial results. It is overcome through Indra’s praṇīti—his leading guidance—together with the support of generous patrons and correct performance of the chant and offering.