Atharva Veda Sukta 31
Kanda 6Anuvaka 4Sukta 313 Mantras

Sukta 31

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (cosmological hymn cluster)

Devata: Gauḥ/Pṛśni (cosmic cow; nourishing principle)

Chandas: Triṣṭubh (probable)

Этот краткий космологически-паустический гимн призывает космическую Корову (Gauḥ/Pṛśni) как питающий принцип, устанавливающий существ между Матерью и Отцом и ведущий их к svàr (небесному свету). Он связывает процветание с правильным космическим устроением: жизненное дыхание (prāṇa/apāna) являет владычную светозарную силу, а Vāk (священная речь) утверждена в полёте солнца и в мерных стоянках времени. Его читают ради приумножения, богатства скотом, жизненной силы и благого сонастроения с дневными и небесными ритмами.

Recitation with translationAtharva Veda 6.31

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

Gauḥ/Pṛśni is not only a literal cow but a cosmic symbol of nourishment and increase—the life-supporting principle that establishes beings in right order and leads toward svàr (heavenly light).

Because prosperity and well-being are rooted in stable life-breath. The hymn treats prāṇa (in-breath/life-force) and apāna (downward/out-breath force) as the inner basis by which luminous clarity and strength become manifest.

It points to the shining stations of time—often understood as the measured cycle of days (a month-like count) and the ordered rhythm of dawn and daylight—showing that success comes from life and speech aligned to cosmic timing.

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