Atharva Veda Sukta 80
Kanda 20Anuvaka 8Sukta 802 Mantras

Sukta 80

Rishi: Ṛgvedic attribution (AV 20 borrowing): Indra-hymn seer per RV Anukramaṇī mapping.

Devata: Indra

Chandas: Triṣṭubh

Этот краткий гимн Индре в размере триштубх (заимствованный в АВ 20 из «Ригведы») сосредоточивает силу в двух движениях: сперва — просьба о «наивысшей» мощи (ojas) Индры и о социально распространяющемся śravas — славе-престижe; затем — прямой призыв к победе, сокрушающей врагов. Гимн действует как сжатое заклинание процветания и верховной власти, где известность и воинский успех понимаются как взаимно усиливающие друг друга проявления божественной полноты.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 20.80

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It asks for the highest ojas (power, vigor) and abundant śravas (effective fame), and then for Indra’s help in crushing obstacles and making enemies easy to overcome.

Both: it is primarily paustika (prosperity/prestige) because it seeks ojas and fame, but it also has a clear victory-subduing (abhicārika) edge in the second mantra.

No. A simple clean setting and focused recitation are sufficient; optionally you can use water for cleansing and a small ‘vajra’ token (stone/metal/staff) as a symbolic support for the intention.

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