Atharva Veda Sukta 83
Kanda 20Anuvaka 9Sukta 832 Mantras

Sukta 83

Rishi: RV-derived seer attribution (AV 20 borrowing); depends on RV locus.

Devata: Indra

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh-like (protective formula style); exact scansion depends on recension/edition.

AV 20.83 to krótki hymn ochronny poświęcony Indrze, zapożyczony z Rigwedy, który prosi o „potrójną” ochronę, stabilną, wielowarstwową obronę zarówno dla grupy patronów, jak i indywidualnego recytatora. W szczególności odpycha on olśniewające, przypominające broń lub gwałtownie błyszczące zagrożenia oraz wzywa Indrę jako najbliższego „strażnika ciała” (tanūpā) w kontekstach konfliktów i napadów na bydło.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 20.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

It asks Indra to become a threefold protective refuge and to drive away violent, ‘flashing’ threats, while guarding the reciter’s body at the closest level.

The ‘triple’ imagery emphasizes layered, stable protection—Indra is envisioned as a fortified shelter surrounding the person and the group from multiple sides.

No. The hymn functions as a verbal/mental protective charm; it can be recited with simple purity practices and focused intention, especially before travel or during fear of attack.

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