Atharva Veda Sukta 53
Kanda 20Anuvaka 6Sukta 533 Mantras

Sukta 53

Rishi: As per RV source of AV 20.53 (attribution follows the borrowed Rigvedic hymn; edition-dependent).

Devata: Indra (Soma-exhilarated).

Chandas: Triṣṭubh.

Este breve hino em triṣṭubh invoca Indra, exaltado pelo Soma, como o poder irresistível que fende fortalezas, impossível de ser contido ou retardado uma vez chamado. Ao recordar a prontidão bélica de Indra e o seu vagar imparável durante a prensagem do Soma, o sukta funciona como modelo de quebra de obstáculos: a mesma força que despedaça «fortalezas» é redirecionada para romper impedimentos ao êxito, à proteção e à vitória do recitador.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 20.53

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Frequently Asked Questions

It names Indra’s classic deed—breaking enemy strongholds—but in Atharvanic use it also functions as an analogy for breaking any ‘fort-like’ obstruction: delays, resistance, fear, or entrenched opposition.

Its primary tone is Paustika: it strengthens success, advantage, and effective power. It also has protective (rakṣā) force because it frames obstacles as adversarial and calls Indra’s battle-readiness.

The hymn’s imagery is Soma-centered, but later practice often uses a respectful substitute libation. The key is the logic of the verses: praise + ‘pressed Soma’ context = Indra’s heightened, unhindered arrival and obstacle-breaking power.

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