Dashati 2
Aindra invocation for victory and ritual success through Soma-offering and laudation
Indra
Uplifting forceful and martial—suited to Indra’s vīrya and victory-granting presence
The verses reflect an Indra-stuti (and allied Agni/Indrāgnī) tradition; precise ṛṣi attribution requires mapping each mantra to its Ṛgvedic source for this arcikā/prapāṭhaka sequence.
Applicable to Soma-yajña settings explicitly referencing the savanāni (three pressings) and Indra’s reception of Soma and praise.
Mantras
Mantra 1
प्र वामर्चन्त्युक्थिनो नीथाविदो जरितारः इन्द्राग्नी इष आ वृणे
The reciters of the uktha, the guides of the rite, the praisers, celebrate you twain; Indra and Agni, for sustenance I choose you.
Mantra 2
इन्द्राग्नी नवतिं पुरो दासपत्नीरधूनुतम् साकमेकेन कर्मणा
Indra and Agni, together, by one exploit, you shook down the ninety fortresses that were ruled by the Dāsas.
Mantra 3
इन्द्राग्नी अपसस्पर्युप प्र यन्ति धीतयः ऋतस्य पथ्या ऽ ऽ3 अनु
Indra and Agni, the unfailing rites and the devout conceptions advance towards you, following the paths of ṛta (the right order).
Mantra 4
इन्द्राग्नी तविषाणी वां सधस्थानि प्रयांसि च युवोरप्तूर्यं हितम्
Indra and Agni, ye mighty twain, for you are appointed the seats and the approaches; your furtherance to attainment is established (in the rite).
Frequently Asked Questions
To summon Indra to the Soma pressings (savanāni) with effective prayers (brahmāṇi), so he accepts the offering and grants victory and strength.
Agni is the kindled power that carries offerings, and Indrāgnī together represent coordinated might and proper ‘seating/approach’ in the rite—supporting Indra’s reception of Soma and the rite’s completion.
It points to contests or struggles—ritual and worldly—where Indra’s help is sought for overcoming obstacles and gaining success, wealth, and victory.