Sukta 33
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (edition-dependent).
Devata: Maruts, Pūṣan, Bṛhaspati, Agni.
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (likely; edition-dependent).
एष एकऋचोऽऽयुष्य–पौष्टिकः सूक्तः संक्षिप्तोऽभिषेकप्रार्थनारूपः; यस्मिन् देवाः लाभार्थिनं समन्वितेन प्राणबलेन शुभवृद्ध्या च “सिञ्चन्तु” इति याच्यन्ते। मरुतः (वीर्यं), पूषा (पोषणं सुरक्षितगमनं च), बृहस्पतिः (ब्रह्मवाक् क्रियासिद्धिश्च), अग्निः (दीक्षाग्निः) इति आहूय, प्रजाधनदीर्घायुषां समग्रं समृद्ध्यावेशनं प्रार्थ्यते।
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
It is used for āyuṣya (longevity) and paustika (increase)—to bless a person with long life along with progeny and wealth through a consecratory sprinkling prayer.
Each contributes a facet of well-being: Maruts give vigor, Pūṣan gives nourishment and protection, Bṛhaspati grants sacred effectiveness, and Agni seals the blessing through consecration.
Traditionally a simple sprinkling with clean water (optionally with a little ghee) before the household fire is sufficient; the core requirement is focused recitation with the intent of consecration.
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