Sukta 178
Sukta 10.178
Tārkṣya
这首简短的两颂赞歌祈请塔尔克夏（Tārkṣya），称其为迅疾、由神力驱策的护卫者，使人在旅途与战阵的险难中得以平安通行并获胜。诗人祈求福祉（svasti），并将所求的扶助比作因陀罗的赐予，又如一叶舟楫，能载人安然渡越，来去皆不受伤害。
Mantras
Mantra 1
त्यमू षु वाजिनं देवजूतं सहावानं तरुतारं रथानाम् । अरिष्टनेमिं पृतनाजमाशुं स्वस्तये तार्क्ष्यमिहा हुवेम ॥
那位迅疾的载丰者，由诸神驱策，得胜而能冲破战车之奔势；轮缘不坏，战阵中迅猛制胜——为求安泰与正途，我们在此呼请塔尔克夏（Tārkṣya）。
Mantra 2
इन्द्रस्येव रातिमाजोहुवानाः स्वस्तये नावमिवा रुहेम । उर्वी न पृथ्वी बहुले गभीरे मा वामेतौ मा परेतौ रिषाम ॥
如同向因陀罗（Indra）呼求赐予一般，我们呼唤这份赠礼；愿我们为安泰而登乘它，如登舟。它广大如深厚而辽阔的大地——愿我们在来与去、此番渡越之中，都不受伤害。
Frequently Asked Questions
Tārkṣya is praised as a swift, divinely-driven protector—like a champion who keeps the ‘wheel unbroken’ and helps one pass safely through danger, especially in travel or conflict.
The hymn repeatedly asks for svasti—well-being and safe passage—so that the worshipper is not harmed during the journey, neither when going out nor when returning.
The ‘boat’ image suggests crossing safely over risky conditions, while Indra is named as a model of generous, effective aid—so the poet asks for similarly reliable protection and support.
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