Atharva Veda Sukta 54
Kanda 6Anuvaka 6Sukta 543 Mantras

Sukta 54

Rishi: Atharvanic/Angirasa tradition (as typical for rāṣṭra- and kṣatra-formulas in AV 6; exact r̥ṣi assignment depends on Anukramaṇī).

Devata: Agni-Soma (dual)

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (probable; AV 6 commonly uses anuṣṭubh—confirm by syllable count in critical edition)

AV 6.54 é um encanto régio-estatal conciso que solda a prosperidade (rayi, śrī) a uma vitória coerciva, esmagadora de inimigos (amitra-dambhana), para que o patrono permaneça «por cima» em todo confronto. Ele invoca o eixo marcial-sacrificial — a força conquistadora de Indra e o apoio ao kṣatra pelo par Agni–Soma — para estabilizar soberania, recursos e domínio sob pressão política.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 6.54

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It is used to strengthen a ruler or patron’s sovereignty (kṣatra), secure prosperity (rayi/śrī), and ensure superiority in confrontations while forcing hostile opponents into submission.

Agni–Soma function as the paired sacrificial powers that legitimize and sustain rule: they ‘hold up’ royal might and wealth and help the patron prevail in the realm’s encounters.

The verses themselves do not require substances; it can be performed as recitation alone. Some traditions may add a simple protective cord or charm as a symbolic support of kṣatra.

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