Rig Veda Sukta 14
Mandala 2Sukta 1412 Mantras

Sukta 14

Sukta 2.14

Rishi

Gṛtsamada (Āṅgirasa) (traditional for RV 2.14)

Chandas

Triṣṭubh

Ten hymn jest inwokacją Somy do Indry, wzywającą kapłanów Adhvaryu, by przynieśli i wylali orzeźwiającą Somę, którą rozkoszuje się Byk. Chwali on decydujące zwycięstwa Indry oraz jego opiekę nad sprzymierzonymi bohaterami, a następnie przechodzi do końcowej prośby o obfite, przynoszące sławę bogactwo i siłę dla czcicieli podczas publicznych zgromadzeń.

Recitation with translationRig Veda 2.14

In this hymn

Addressed to

  • Indra

    Indra is celebrated as the mighty Vṛṣan (Bull) who loves the Soma-drink, breaks obstacles, wins battles, and upholds the worshipper through protection and gifts.

Mantras

Mantra 1

अध्वर्यवो भरतेन्द्राय सोममामत्रेभिः सिञ्चता मद्यमन्धः । कामी हि वीरः सदमस्य पीतिं जुहोत वृष्णे तदिदेष वष्टि ॥

O Adhwarju, przynieście Somę dla Indry; naczyniami do tłoczenia wylejcie odurzający esencjonalny sok. Bo Bohater jest zawsze miłośnikiem tego picia: ofiarujcie go Bykowi; to właśnie jest to, co on wybiera i pragnie.

Mantra 2

अध्वर्यवो यो अपो वव्रिवांसं वृत्रं जघानाशन्येव वृक्षम् । तस्मा एतं भरत तद्वशायँ एष इन्द्रो अर्हति पीतिमस्य ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który zabił Writrę, który okrywał wody, jak grom powala drzewo, przynieście dla niego tę Somę, posłuszni tej woli; ten Indra zasługuje na picie jej.

Mantra 3

अध्वर्यवो यो दृभीकं जघान यो गा उदाजदप हि वलं वः । तस्मा एतमन्तरिक्षे न वातमिन्द्रं सोमैरोर्णुत जूर्न वस्त्रैः ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który zabił Dribhikę, który wypędził Promienie (krowy) i odrzucił jaskinię Wali dla was, odziejcie tego Indrę Somą, jak przestrzeń środkowa jest odziana wiatrem, jak szybki w szaty.

Mantra 4

अध्वर्यवो य उरणं जघान नव चख्वांसं नवतिं च बाहून् । यो अर्बुदमव नीचा बबाधे तमिन्द्रं सोमस्य भृथे हिनोत ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który zabił Uranę, i dziewięciu Cakhwamsów oraz dziewięćdziesiąt ramion; on, który strącił Arbudę nisko w dół, popychajcie tego Indrę naprzód w niesieniu Somy.

Mantra 5

अध्वर्यवो यः स्वश्नं जघान यः शुष्णमशुषं यो व्यंसम् । यः पिप्रुं नमुचिं यो रुधिक्रां तस्मा इन्द्रायान्धसो जुहोत ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który zabił Swaśnę, on, który zgładził Susznę, suszę, i Wjamsę; on, który uderzył Pipru, Namuci i Rudhikrę, ofiarujcie temu Indrze wyciśnięty esencjonalny sok Somy.

Mantra 6

अध्वर्यवो यः शतं शम्बरस्य पुरो बिभेदाश्मनेव पूर्वीः । यो वर्चिनः शतमिन्द्रः सहस्रमपावपद्भरता सोममस्मै ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który rozbił sto twierdz Szammary, prastarych, jak kamieniem; on, który, o Indro, strącił stu, tysiąc lśniących wrogów, przynieście Somę dla niego.

Mantra 7

अध्वर्यवो यः शतमा सहस्रं भूम्या उपस्थेऽवपज्जघन्वान् । कुत्सस्यायोरतिथिग्वस्य वीरान्न्यावृणग्भरता सोममस्मै ॥

O Adhwarju, on, który strącił stu i tysiąc na łono Ziemi, zabijając; on, który zabezpieczył bohaterów Kutsy, Aju i Atithigwy, przynieście Somę dla niego.

Mantra 8

अध्वर्यवो यन्नरः कामयाध्वे श्रुष्टी वहन्तो नशथा तदिन्द्रे । गभस्तिपूतं भरत श्रुतायेन्द्राय सोमं यज्यवो जुहोत ॥

O Adhwarju, cokolwiek wy, ludzie, pragniecie i osiągacie, niosąc dobrze zaprzężone (tłoczenia), umieśćcie to w Indrze. Przynieście Somę oczyszczoną przez promienie (dłonie); ofiarujcie, o składający ofiary, Somę Indrze, który jest Tym-Słyszanym (Tym, który odpowiada na wezwanie).

Mantra 9

अध्वर्यवः कर्तना श्रुष्टिमस्मै वने निपूतं वन उन्नयध्वम् । जुषाणो हस्त्यमभि वावशे व इन्द्राय सोमं मदिरं जुहोत ॥

O Adhwarju, ukształtujcie dobre zaprzęgnięcie dla niego; w lesie Soma jest oczyszczona, wzniescie ją z lasu. Przyjmując ją, on ryczy w stronę waszej potężnej siły: ofiarujcie Indrze odurzająca Somę.

Mantra 10

अध्वर्यवः पयसोधर्यथा गोः सोमेभिरीं पृणता भोजमिन्द्रम् । वेदाहमस्य निभृतं म एतद्दित्सन्तं भूयो यजतश्चिकेत ॥

O Adhwaryu, jak napełnia się wymię Krowy mlekiem, tak mocami Somy napełnijcie Indrę, Niosącego Rozkosz. Znam tę tajemnicę ukrytą w nim, tego, który pragnie dać; dlatego czcijcie ponownie i uczcie się rozpoznawać jego działanie.

Mantra 11

अध्वर्यवो यो दिव्यस्य वस्वो यः पार्थिवस्य क्षम्यस्य राजा । तमूर्दरं न पृणता यवेनेन्द्रं सोमेभिस्तदपो वो अस्तु ॥

O Adhwaryu, on, który jest królem niebiańskich bogactw i królem ziemskiego, ugruntowanego królestwa, napełnijcie tego Indrę, jak napełnia się pełny spichlerz, zbożem i Somą; niech to działanie będzie waszym skutecznym środkiem, waszymi wodami spełnienia.

Mantra 12

अस्मभ्यं तद्वसो दानाय राधः समर्थयस्व बहु ते वसव्यम् । इन्द्र यच्चित्रं श्रवस्या अनु द्यून्बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः ॥

Dla nas, o Panie bogactw, przygotuj tę moc dawania, twoje obfite bogactwo istnienia. O Indro, abyśmy przez dni mogli głosić rozległe i świetliste słowo chwały w zgromadzeniach, stając się pełni heroicznej siły.

Inside Sukta 14

How it unfolds

  1. Where it opens

    A direct liturgical call to the Adhvaryus to bring and pour Soma for Indra, emphasizing that he constantly desires this drink (RV 2.14.1).

  2. Development

    Indra is praised through remembered exploits—his slaying and his securing/protecting of allied heroes and lineages—establishing him as the reliable champion for the sacrificers (e.g., RV 2.14.7).

  3. Climax

    Indra’s overwhelming martial power and patronage are presented as the decisive ground for calling him to the rite: the Soma is offered precisely because he is the victorious protector who acts.

  4. Where it settles

    The hymn ends in a petition for Indra’s abundant giving—wealth, sustaining power, and enduring fame—so the community may speak the ‘vast word’ in assemblies, strengthened with heroic force (RV 2.14.12).

The deity: Indra

  • In the VedaHe is invoked as a heroic, choice-willed lord who responds to well-pressed Soma and true praise.
  • Cosmic functionChampion of ṛta in the dynamic sphere—releasing energies, overcoming hostile powers, and enabling prosperity, rain, and victorious order for the community.
  • Inner significanceThe awakened force of courage and decisive will: the inner power that breaks inertia, dispels fear, and turns inspired energy (Soma) into effective action and success.

The seer

  • Gṛtsamada (Āṅgirasa)Āṅgirasa (Angiras lineage; traditionally linked with the Bhṛgu–Āṅgiras priestly stream) · Principal seer of much of Maṇḍala 2, renowned for powerful Indra and Agni praises framed for the Soma sacrifice, with a direct liturgical voice addressing the officiants.

Famous verses

juhota vṛṣṇe tad id eṣa vaṣṭi
Verse 2.14.1Sets the ritual scene and purpose: the priests are commanded to bring and pour Soma because Indra, the Bull-hero, actively chooses and delights in the drink—establishing the hymn’s liturgical urgency.Read verse 2.14.1 →
अध्वर्यवो यः शतमा सहस्रं भूम्या उपस्थेऽवपज्जघन्वान् । कुत्सस्यायोरतिथिग्वस्य वीरान्न्यावृणग्भरता सोममस्मै ॥
Verse 2.14.7Highlights Indra’s vīrya through concrete heroic imagery—casting down foes and safeguarding the heroes of Kutsa, Āyu, and Atithigva—linking mythic victory to present ritual expectation.Read verse 2.14.7 →
bṛhad vadema vidathe suvīrāḥ
Verse 2.14.12Concluding prayer that converts praise into a clear ask: abundant wealth and the capacity for lasting renown, so the worshippers flourish socially and spiritually in the vidatha (assembly).Read verse 2.14.12 →

Attributes of the deity

  • Soma-beloved (somapā)
  • Vṛṣan (bull-like vigor)
  • Slayer of foes and breaker of obstruction
  • Protector and ally of seers and heroes
  • Bestower of wealth, fame, and strength
  • Responsive to ritual precision and praise

Also by this seer

  • Rig Veda Maṇḍala 2 is largely attributed to Gṛtsamada (notably many hymns to Agni and Indra).
  • Associated with shaping early Soma-ritual praise-poetry (stotra style) emphasizing Indra’s vīrya (heroic powers) and dāna (generosity).

The rite, step by step

  • Prepare the Soma with proper pressing (using pressing-vessels) and filter/clarify the juice as the ‘intoxicating essence’.
  • Adhvaryu brings the Soma to the offering place and pours it out as an oblation for Indra.
  • Recite praise highlighting Indra’s heroic deeds and his protection of allied heroes (to ‘activate’ the deity’s vīrya).
  • Conclude with a direct request for wealth, sustaining power of giving, and lasting fame in the assembly (vidatha).

Offerings

  • Pressed Soma (andhaḥ), poured/oblated for Indra
  • Accompanying praises (stotra/śastra) as the verbal offering

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a Soma-offering hymn to Indra: the priests are urged to bring and pour Soma, Indra’s victories are praised, and blessings of wealth, strength, and fame are requested.

Because Soma is the key ritual offering that ‘invites’ Indra and empowers his heroic action; the hymn says Indra is a constant lover of the Soma drink and willingly chooses it.

It asks Indra to ready abundant gifts and sustaining wealth, and to give the worshippers lasting renown so they can speak powerfully in the community assembly and thrive with heroic strength.

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