Sukta 55
Rishi: Bhṛgu
Devata: Indra
Chandas: Virāṭ Paroṣṇik
Ang hymnong ito na may isang taludtod ay humihingi kay Indra na igawad ang svasty-ayana, isang mapalad at walang balakid na paglalakbay, sa pamamagitan ng pag-align sa manlalakbay sa mga landas ni Indra na "bumababa mula sa langit" na nagpapagalaw sa mundo. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa mga banal na ruta bilang protektibong huwaran, ang mantra ay gumagana bilang isang panalangin para sa kasaganaan (matagumpay na pagsisimula) at isang apotropaikong proteksyon (pag-iwas sa disgrasya, pagkaantala, at mga masasamang puwersa) habang naglalakbay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is used for svasty-ayana—safe, auspicious passage—especially to prevent obstacles, delays, and mishaps during travel or a risky undertaking.
The verse recalls Indra’s own ‘paths from heaven’ by which he set the world in motion, so the traveler asks to be placed on those same protected, successful routes through Indra’s favor (sumna).
No substances are specified in the verse. In practice it can be recited plainly just before departure, at a threshold, or at a difficult crossing, with focused intention for safe passage.
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