Mantra 4
Aindra praise: Indra’s sovereignty, ascent, and soma-empowered heroic force for the sacrificer’s welfare
मा न इन्द्राभ्या ऽ ऽ3 दिशः सूरो अक्तुष्वा यमत त्वा युजा वनेम तत्
mā na indrābhyā ' '3 diśaḥ sūro aktuṣvā yamata tvā yujā vanema tat
mā1 na1 indra1 abhyāḥ1 diśaḥ1 sūro1 aktu2 svā1 yamata2 tvā3 yujā1 vanema2 tat1
Wahai Indra, janganlah sang wira memudaratkan kami dari segenap penjuru; tahanlah dia. Bersekutu dengan-Mu, semoga kami memenangi kurnia itu.
mā | naḥ | indra | abhyāḥ | diśaḥ | sūraḥ | aktu | svā | yamata | tvā | yujā | vanema | tat
Unknown (Aindra Saman; melody not specified in input)
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{ "gloss_summary": "Sāyaṇa construes ‘diśaḥ’ as quarters from which enemies arise; the prayer is apotropaic. ‘Yujā’ is ‘with thee as our associate’ (tvayā saha yuktāḥ), enabling victory over impediments.", "ritual_interpretation": "A protective formula to restrain hostile forces and ensure the sacrificer’s success in the Soma rite.", "theological_insight": "Indra’s greatness includes restraint and protection, not only conquest; divine alliance converts danger into attainability of the boon.", "etymology_highlights": "yujā from √yuj (to yoke/join); diśaḥ ‘directions’; yamata imperative from √yam (restrain)." }