Sukta 33
Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (Indra-stuti; specific r̥ṣi attribution varies by anukramaṇī for this cluster)
Devata: Indra
Chandas: Anuṣṭubh (likely; to be confirmed against pada count in critical edition)
اے وی ۶.۳۳ ایک مختصر اندر-ستتی ہے جس کا استعمال وسیع، خوشحال اور "خوبصورت" دولت کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرنے اور اس خوشحالی کو زیر کیے جانے یا چھینے جانے سے بچانے کے لیے کیا جاتا ہے۔ تین منتروں میں یہ اندر کے وسیع دائرہ کار اور ناقابل تسخیر قوت کی تعریف کرتا ہے، اس الہی "شوہ" (قوت) کو انسانی کامیابی میں تبدیل کرتا ہے - نفع، سماجی مقام، فتح اور شہرت۔
Kind of charm
Mantras
Mantra 1
इन्द्रस्तवः। यस्ये॒दमा रजो॒ युज॑स्तु॒जे जना॒ वनं॒ स्वः । इन्द्र॑स्य॒ रन्त्यं॑ बृ॒हत्
اندر کی تعریف: جن کی یہ خطے ہیں، چلانے کے لیے جوتی ہوئی، جن سے لوگ جنگل اور جنت کو جیتتے ہیں، اندر کی خوشی دینے والی بڑی طاقت ہے۔
Mantra 2
नाधृ॑ष॒ आ द॑धृषते धृषा॒णो धृ॑षि॒तः शवः॑ । पु॒रा यथा॑ व्य॒थिः श्रव॒ इन्द्र॑स्य॒ नाधृ॑षे॒ शवः॑
لوگ ناقابل تسخیر کو دبانے کی ہمت کرتے ہیں، پھر بھی اس کی بہادری تیز ہے۔ جیسے پرانا زمانے میں، شکست اور شہرت اس کی ہے، اندر کی، جو ناقابل تسخیر ہے، اس کی طاقت۔
Mantra 3
स नो॑ ददातु॒ तां र॒यिमु॒रुं पि॒शङ्ग॑संदृशम्। इन्द्रः॒ पति॑स्तु॒विष्ट॑मो॒ जने॒ष्वा
وہ ہمیں وہ دھن دے، وسیع اور سنہری، خوبصورت دکھائی دینے والا، اندر، لوگوں میں سب سے طاقتور مالک، یہاں کی طرف۔
Inside Sukta 33
How it unfolds
- How it opens
Begins as an explicit Indra-praise (indra-stavaḥ), situating Indra as master of the vast regions and the power by which people “win” their aims.
- What it asks
To receive broad, auspicious-looking wealth (rayim urum piśaṅga-saṃdṛśam) and to thrive ‘among the peoples’ under Indra’s lordship.
- Where its power lies
Indra’s might is ‘nādhr̥ṣa’—unassailable; even when challenged, his sharpened force brings rout to opponents and renown to his side.
- How it closes
Concludes with the direct bestowal formula: may Indra, the lord and most vehement in might, give that wealth to us—drawing prosperity hitherward.
Famous verses
rayim urum piśaṅga-saṃdṛśam
indra̍sya nādhṛ̍ṣe śavaḥ
Kind of hymn
Paustika (Prosperity) with apotropaic undertone (securing wealth against loss)
What it is for
Attract plentiful, auspicious wealth and ensure it remains secure; empower the patron with Indra-like strength to overcome opposition and gain fame.
Who it is for
Householders, patrons (yajamāna), leaders and communities seeking prosperity, success in competition, and protection of assets and reputation.
Also used as
- Shantika (stabilizing prosperity)
- Raksha/Apotropaic (guarding wealth and standing)
- Saubhagya (fortune and reputation)
The deity
Indra is invoked as lordly, expansive sovereignty and battle-winning force—master of domains (regions/realms), giver of rayi (wealth), and source of śravas (fame). In Atharvavedic usage he functions not only as a warrior-god but also as a guarantor of acquisition and the security of possessions.
Powers of the deity
- Bestows abundant rayi (wealth/provision)
- Grants śravas (renown, reputation) and social standing among peoples
- Makes the patron “unassailable” (nādhr̥ṣa) against rivals and loss
- Drives victorious advance and rout (vyathí) of opponents
- Expands scope of action across “regions” (rajas) and success in ventures
Why the deity is called
To obtain wide, auspicious prosperity and to seal it with Indra’s unassailable power so that wealth, status, and victory are maintained among the community.
The seer
- Atharvanic seer(s) (Indra-stuti cluster; r̥ṣi varies by anukramaṇī)Atharvan. Paustika prosperity-stutis and protective (apotropaic) empowerment through deity-praise—securing gain, fame, and stability by aligning the patron with Indra’s invincible might.
Other hymns of this seer
- AV 6.32 (Indra-stuti cluster, adjacent tradition)
- AV 6.34 (Indra-stuti cluster, adjacent tradition)
- AV 6.35 (Indra-stuti cluster, adjacent tradition)
Preparing for the rite
- Choose a clean, calm place (home threshold, treasury/store-room, or near the household fire).
- Perform simple ācamana (sipping water) and mental saṅkalpa: prosperity and protection from loss.
- Seat the reciter facing east or north; keep attention on Indra as ‘pati’ (lord) and ‘tuvīṣṭama’ (most mighty).
The rite
- Recite the three mantras in order (6.33.1–3), ideally three times (or 9 total recitations) with steady voice.
- On 6.33.3, emphasize the petition for ‘urú rayí’ (wide wealth) and visualize stable increase and good repute among people.
- Optionally conclude with a brief Indra-namaskāra and a silent dedication of merit to household prosperity.
What it needs
- None required (stuti-based paustika use).
When
Morning (prātaḥ) or during waxing moon (śukla pakṣa) for paustika intent; also before trade/journey/contest when seeking gain and protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is mainly a paustika (prosperity) hymn to attract abundant, auspicious wealth and to stabilize that gain with Indra’s unassailable power, bringing success and reputation.
No specific substances are mentioned in the hymn; it can be used as a pure recitation (stuti) practice, with intention focused on prosperity and protection from loss.
Because the prosperity sought is not only to be obtained but also defended—Indra’s ‘nādhr̥ṣa śavaḥ’ signifies a power that opponents cannot overpower, securing wealth, victory, and fame.
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