Restoring vitality by expelling disease-agents and re-securing social–ritual order
Threads through it
Kr̥mi (worm/parasite) destruction in humans and cattle
Yákṣma (wasting disease) extraction from specific body-parts
Rudra–Paśupati protection of cattle and household prosperity
Repair of ritual fault (énas/duriṣṭi) into successful offering (sviṣṭi)
Marriage-attraction and stabilization through domestic Agni
Who it serves
Illness management (parasites, wasting disease), livestock protection, correcting ritual mistakes to regain prosperity, and securing an auspicious marriage alliance.
What it heals
Kr̥mi infestation (worms/parasites) in body; disease conceived as hostile agentsSukta 2.31, 2.32
Yákṣma (wasting disease) lodged in organs/tissuesSukta 2.33
Threats to cattle and household well-being (loss, fear, vulnerability of herds and people)Sukta 2.34
Ritual error/énas causing failed offering and loss of prosperitySukta 2.35
Marriage delay or mismatch; need to attract a suitable husband and secure concordSukta 2.36
Frequently Asked Questions
It concentrates on restoring vitality: expelling kr̥mi (parasites) and yákṣma (wasting disease), while also safeguarding cattle, repairing ritual failure into sviṣṭi, and securing an auspicious marriage.
Suktas 2.31 and 2.32 target kr̥mi. The cure is framed as a forceful expulsion and burning/searching destruction, especially through Āditya’s rays in 2.32.
They extend “healing” to social and ritual life: Rudra–Paśupati protects herd and household (2.34), Viśvakarman converts ritual fault into success and wealth (2.35), and Agni stabilizes a marriage alliance (2.36).
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