Rig Veda Sukta 185
Mandala 10Sukta 1853 Mantras

Sukta 185

Sukta 10.185

Devata

Mitra–Aryaman–Varuṇa (Ādityas; guardians of ṛta)

这首简短的三颂赞歌祈请“三位”阿底提耶——密多罗、阿梨耶曼与伐楼那——作为支撑ṛta(宇宙秩序)的广大依托,并作为人类生命的守护者。诗中祈求他们光耀的力量与不可攻破的护卫,使敌对势力与恶言在行路之时不得得势。末尾宣示:阿底提之子将赐予他们所眷顾的凡人以不断的光明与生命活力。

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

They are Mitra, Aryaman, and Varuṇa—three Ādityas (sons of Aditi) who guard ṛta, uphold right conduct, and protect human life.

It asks for strong divine support, protection from hostility and harmful speech, safety on difficult paths, and steady inner “light” that sustains life.

It can be recited at dawn or before starting a journey or important task, with a brief intention to live truthfully (ṛta) and to seek clarity, protection, and harmony.

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