Dashati 16
UttarārcikaPrapathaka 9Dashati 163 Mantras

Dashati 16

Āvāhana and rapid approach of Indra to the Kaṇva-stotra, culminating in the boon of svarga (heaven) for the duly directing worshipper

Deity

Indra

Melodic Character

Summoning and energizing (āhvāna) with martial swiftness and forward drive

Rishi Family

Kaṇva

主题:召请因陀罗迅疾前来赴迦ṇ婆之赞歌与苏摩榨取之祭场;以骏马与战车之势奔赴,受纳供献、振奋并成就祭仪。榨石(grāvā)之声与榨取/吟诵的回响作为召唤的声场;依正法(śāsataḥ)而行者,终蒙因陀罗赐予“天界”(divam/svarga)之果。

Mantras

Frequently Asked Questions

It repeatedly summons Indra to the Kaṇva praise and Soma-pressing, asking him to validate the rite by granting ‘divam’ (heaven) to the properly conducting worshipper.

Its sounding during Soma-pressing is treated as a ritual summons: the audible act of pressing, together with chant, ‘brings’ Indra to the sacrifice.

It links correct, rule-directed performance (śāsataḥ) with the sacrificial fruit: Indra, ‘giver of celestial good’ (divāvasu), is asked to lead/grant the performer to heaven (divam).