Rig Veda Sukta 71
Mandala 5Sukta 713 Mantras

Sukta 71

Sukta 5.71

Rishi

Atri (Ātreya)

Devata

Mitra-Varuṇa

Chandas

Gāyatrī (3×8 syllables typical of brief invitatory verses)

Himne Gāyatrī yang ringkas ini mengundang Mitra dan Varuṇa agar mendekati korban suci sebagai pelindung yang menangkis kuasa-kuasa yang mencederakan serta menegakkan jalan benar adhvara. Mereka dipuji sebagai penguasa yang maha mengetahui, dan dipohon agar meluaskan serta meneguhkan dhiḥ (wawasan) si pemuja. Himne ini memuncak dengan undangan Soma yang jelas: semoga pasangan ilahi itu datang mendekat dan minum, menegakkan tertib batin dan kegembiraan.

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

They are a paired Vedic divinity: Mitra represents harmony, agreement, and right relationship, while Varuṇa represents vast moral oversight, truth, and the binding law of ṛta. Together they protect the sacrifice and uphold order.

The hymn asks Mitra-Varuṇa to come to the ritual, drive away harmful forces, and “fill” the worshipper’s dhiḥ—clear, inspired understanding—so life and worship align with ṛta.

Because it is used in a Soma-rite setting: the final verse invites Mitra-Varuṇa to approach the pressed Soma and drink, symbolizing divine presence and the settling of joy and order in the sacrificer.

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