Sukta 14
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (late AV śānti corpus)
Devata: Abhaya (Fearlessness) with Dyāvā-Pṛthivī and the Pradiśas (quarters) as supporting powers
Chandas: Mixed/late AV style; predominantly anuṣṭubh-like cadence (not strictly determinable from excerpt alone)
Ang AV 19.14 ay isang maikling panalangin ng kapayapaan na nagtatag ng isang saklaw ng kawalan ng takot sa lahat ng direksyon sa pamamagitan ng pagtutugma ng kalagayan sa "mas mabuting kabutihan" at isang mapayapa at mabuting pagwawakas. Ginawa nito ang Langit-at-Lupa na mabuti at ginawang malaya sa alitan ang mga direksyon, sa gayon ay pinapayapa ang mga pwersang mapanghimasok at pagkakaaway sa lipunan sa pamamagitan ng isang huling tatak ng kawalan ng pagkamuot at proteksyon.
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
For establishing fearlessness and protection—especially when entering uncertain situations, facing opposition, or seeking an auspicious resolution to a matter.
Because the hymn builds safety on two supports: cosmic stability (Heaven–Earth becoming benign) and spatial stability (the quarters becoming free of rivals), creating all-around protection.
No. The verse is self-sufficient as a śānti/rakṣā recitation; it can be spoken with a clear intention for safety and a calm, non-hostile closing attitude.
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