Atharva Veda Sukta 23
Kanda 6Anuvaka 3Sukta 233 Mantras

Sukta 23

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (anonymous)

Devata: Āpas (divine Waters)

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh-like (shorter, incantatory)

AV 6.23 — краткий целительный заговор, призывающий божественные Воды как всегда доступное лекарство — текущее днём и ночью — чтобы очищать, охлаждать и восстанавливать. Вода здесь мыслится не просто веществом, но ритуально «вплетённой» силой, которая тотчас разрыхляет и изгоняет недуг; в завершение обряд вверяется священному побуждению Савитара, дабы Воды и Травы действовали благостно ради благополучия.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 6.23

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It calls the divine Waters as a healing remedy and asks them to release and drive away illness or harmful influence immediately, bringing welfare through water and herbs.

To stress that the Waters’ healing availability is continuous—effective at any time, not limited to a particular hour or occasion.

Savitar authorizes and impels the correct performance of the rite, and the herbs (oṣadhīs) are invoked alongside the Waters so that both act benignly and support complete well-being.

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