Atharva Veda Sukta 17
Kanda 2Anuvaka 2Sukta 176 Mantras

Sukta 17

Rishi: Atharvanic tradition (specific ṛṣi attribution varies by anukramaṇī for this hymn; commonly Atharvan/Angiras-type attributions in this register).

Devata: Śrotra (Hearing) personified as an indriya-power; implicitly supported by the general indriya-deities.

Chandas: Anuṣṭubh-like short formula (mantric prose/short metrical cadence typical of faculty-installation verses)

AVŚ 2.17 là một bài tụng Atharvan ngắn gọn về việc “an lập lại” các căn năng, đưa những sức lực sinh mệnh trở về vị trí trong người bệnh bằng cách trực tiếp xưng gọi chúng như các indriya được nhân cách hóa. Qua những công thức svāhā ngắn—đặc biệt dâng đến Āyus (Sự sống) và Śrotra (Thính giác)—bài tụng nhằm phục hồi năng lực cảm giác, làm vững ổn sinh lực, và mở rộng sự che chở (paripāṇa) để ngăn tổn hại tiếp diễn

Sanskrit recitationAtharva Veda 2.17

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It is used to restore and stabilize faculties—especially hearing—while also strengthening life-force and adding a protective ‘covering’ to prevent further harm.

This is an Atharvanic installation pattern: the faculty is treated as a divine power that can be identified, invoked, and ‘placed’ into the patient; svāhā seals the act as effective offering/placement.

Not necessarily. The hymn works well with a simple consecration medium like water (for sprinkling/sipping) and, optionally, a protective thread or amulet tied while reciting the closing protective verse.

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