SKTA SKTA

SASAGRAHAGRAHA

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Pait r Rma Rmnuja cri

srimatham.com

2012

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1. Brahm Skta ... 3 2. Purua Sktam .. 3 3. Nryaa Sktam . 6 4. Viu Sktam ... 8 5. r Sktam .... 10 6. Bh Suktam ..... 12 7. N Sktam ..... 14 8. Rudra Sktam ... 14 9. no bhadr Skta 15 10. Abhaya Mantra .. 16 11. Aghamaraa Sktam 17 12. Aikatya Sktam .. 18 13. Anna Sktam .. 18 14. yuya Sktam .. 19 15. yuya-mantri 20 16. Durga Sktam . 22 17. Sarasvati Sktam 23 18. Hiranyagarbha Sktam .. 23 19. Nama Prcyai Dia .. 25 20. Nsadsiya Sktam 25 21. Rj Sktam ... 26 22. Navagraha Sktam , 27 23. Pavamni Sktam ,, 30 24. Rakoghna Skta 33 25. Svasti Sktam.. 34 26. Sarpa Suktam .. 35 27. Vstu Sktam .. 35 28. Sanysa Sktam 36 29. Yama Sktam,,... 37 30. Trisupara Mantri... 39 31. nti Mantras ,... 41 32. Gaapatyatharvaropaniat 45 33. Nryaa Upaiad .. 47 34. a-vsya Upaiad 49 35. Srya Upaiad , 51

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1. Brahm Sktam brahma jajna pra tha ma pu rastd visma tas-su ruco ve na va | subu dhniy upa m a sya vi hs-sa taca yoni m asa taca viva || 1 || In the beginning, first was the Veda generated, the delight of existence overcame the gods from on high revealing the most profound and simple revelations the source of the existent and the non-existent. (Vajasaneyi Samhita 13:3) AV.4.1.1a TS.4.2.8.2. VS.13.3

pi t vi rjgu a bho ra ym | a ntari ka vi va-rpa vive a |

tam a rkair a bhyarca nti va tsam | brahma santa bra hma va rdhayanta || 2

brahma de vn a janayat | brahma viva m i da jaga t |

brahma a ka tra nirmi tam | brahma brhma a tman || 3 ||

a ntara smin i me lo k | a ntar viva m i da jaga t |

brahmai va bhtn jyeham | tena ko rha ti spardi tum || 4 ||

brahman de vs-traya s trigu at | brahma n indra prajpati |

brahma n ha viv bhtni | nvi vntas sa mhi t || 5 ||

cata sra praca ran tva gnaya | i ma no ya ja na yatu prajnan |

ghta pinva n a jara gu su vram | brahma sa midh bha va tya htnm || 6 ||

2. Purua Sktam

sa ha sra r puru a | sa hasrka sa hasra pt |

sa bhmi vi vato vtv | atya tihad dagu lam || 1 || The Supreme Being has a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, a thousand feet. Pervading the cosmos on every side He fills a space ten fingers beyond.

puru a e vedagu sarva | yad bhta yac ca bhavyam |

u tmta tva syena | ya d anne n ti roha ti || 2 || The Supreme Being indeed is all this, what hath been and what yet shall be. It is He who confers on all immortality by which alone they live. 2.

etvn asya mahim | ato jyygu ca pru a |

pdo sya viv bhtni | tri pd a sym ta m di vi || 3 || So mighty is His grandeur, yea greater than this is the Supreme Being. All creatures comprise one fourth of Him, three fourths eternal life above. 3.

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tri pd rdhva udai t puru a | pdo sye hbha vt puna |

tato viva vya krmat | sa nna a ne a bhi || 4 || With three fourths the Supreme Being rose up; one fourth again remained here. Thence He moved forth to every side, over what eats and what eats not. 4.

tasmd vi r a jyata | vi rjo adhi pru a |

sa jto atya ricyata | pa cd bhmi m atho pu ra || 5 || From Him was Viraj (Shining Forth) born, again from Viraj emerged the Primeval Man. When born he spread to the east and west, beyond the boundaries of the world. 5.

yat puru ea ha vi | de v ya jam ata nvata |

va sa nto a sysd jyam | grma i dhma a rad-ha vi || 6 || Then the devas performed a sacrifice. The Primeval Being Himself was the offering. Spring became the ghee, summer the faggots, and the autumn the rice offering. 6.

sa ptsysan pari dhya | tri sa pta sa midha kt |

de v yad ya jam ta nvn | aba dhna n puru am pa um || 7 || Then seven were the enclosing sticks, His kindling brands were three times seven. In that sacrifice of the Devas the Primeval Being was bound as the victim. 7.

tam ya jam ba rhii prauka n | puru am jtam a gra ta |

tena de v aya janta | sdhy a ya ca ye || 8 || This the Supreme Being, the first born being, was purified by aspertions. Thus was performed the first sacrifice by the devas and rishis of yore. 8.

tasmd ya jt sa rva huta | sambhta pad jyam |

pa gus tgga ca kre vya vyn | ra yn grmyca ye || 9 || From that general sacrifice the dripping ghee was gathered up. He formed the creatures of the air and the animals both wild and tame. 9.

tasmd ya jt sa rva hu ta | ca smni jajire |

chandgu si jajire tasmt | yaju s tasmd ajyata || 10 || From that great general sacrifice, Rik and Sama hymns were born, There from the various metres were born, the Yajus had its birth from it . 10.

tasmd ava ayjanta | ye ke co bha yda ta |

gavo ha jajire tasmt | tasmj jt a j vaya || 11 || From it were horses born, from it all animals with two rows of teeth. Cows were born there from, from it were goats and sheep produced. 11.

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yat puru a vya dadhu | ka ti dh vya kalpayan |

mukha kim a sya kau bh | k vr pd vucyete || 12 || When they contemplated the Primeval Being in how many ways did they conceive of Him? What was His mouth ? What were His arms? What were His thighs and feet called?

brhma o sya mukha m st | bh rja nya kta |

r tad a sya yad vaiya | pa dbhygu dro a jyata || 13 || The brahmin was his mouth, of both His arms was the Raja made. His thighs became the Vaishya, from His feet was the Shudra produced. 13.

ca ndram mana so jta | cako s-sryo ajyata |

mukhd indra cgni ca | prd vyur a jyata || 14 || The Moon was created from His mind, and from His eye the Sun had birth. From His mouth were Indra and Agni born, from His breath came the wind. 14.

nbhy sd a ntari kam | ro dyau sama vartata |

pa dbhy bhmi r dia rotrt | tath lo kgu a kalpayan || 15 || From His navel came the astral world, and from His head the world beyond. Earth from His feet and space from His ears, thus did they create the worlds. 15.

vedham e ta puru a ma hntam | di tya va ra tama sa s tu pre |

sarvi rpi vi citya dhra | nmni ktvbhi vada n yadste || 16 || I know the mighty Supreme Being, whose color is like the Sun, beyond the reach of darkness. He the Omniscient One, creates from Himself all the manifold forms and calls them by various names.

dht pu rastd yam u dja hra | a kra pravi dvn pra dia -cata sra |

tame v vi dvn a mta iha bhavati | nnya panth aya nya vidyate || 17 The first creator [Brahma] knew the Supreme Being, he in turn made Him known to Shakra [Indra] who proclaimed it in the four directions. Hence even today he who knows Him and the creation thus; as permeated, pervaded and possessed by the Supreme Being verily attains immortality. There is no other way. [For spiritual perfection]

ya jena ya jam a yajanta de v | tni dharmi pratha m-nysan |

te ha nka mahi mna s sacante | yatra prve sdhys santi de v || 18 The gods sacrificed through sacrifice, thus were the first ordinances established. Those great Beings who base their lives upon sacrifice verily reaches the highest Spiritual Realm where all the sdhyas (nitya sris) dwell.

a dbhyas sabhta pthi vyai rascca | vi va karmaa s sama varta tdhi |

tasya tva vi dadha d rpam-e ti | tat puru asya viva m jna m agre ||

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In the beginning this universe arose from Vishvakarma [the Universal Architect] through water, earth, fire and the other elements. He excelled Aditya, Indra and the other gods. Fashioning the form thereof Tvashta proceeded, thus was the universe created in the beginning from the Primeval Being. vedham e ta puru a ma hntam | di tya va ra tama sa para stt |

I know this mighty Supreme Being whose splendour is like the sun, beyond the reach of darkness. tam e va vi dvn a mta i ha bha vati | nnya panth vidya teya nya || He alone who knows Him becomes immortal here, there is no other path to liberation.

pra jpa ti carati garbhe a nta | a jya mno bahu dh vijyate |

tasya dhr pari jnanti yonim | marcn pa dam i cchanti ve dhasa || In the womb moves Prajapati [the Lord of Creatures], He never becoming born is manifested in variegated forms. The wise discern the Source from whence He arises, the first patriarchs sought the position which Marici and the others had obtained.

yo de vebhya tapa ti | yo de vn puro hi ta |

purvo yo devebhyo jta | namo ru cya brhma ye || 22 || He who gives light and heat to the gods, the First, Foremost agent of the gods. To Him, to the Resplendent, to the Holy One salutations be.

ruca brhma ja naya nta | de v agre tad a bruvan |

yas tvai va brhma o vi dyt | tasya de v asa n vae || 23 || Thus spake the gods at first, as they begat the Bright and Holy One; The brahmin who may know you thus, shall obtain dominion over all the gods. hr ca te la km ca patnyau | a ho rtre prve |

naka tri rpam | a vinau vyttam |

i a ma nia | a mu ma nia | sarva mania || 24 || Beauty and Fortune are your two consorts, each side of you are day and night. The constellations are your form, the Ashvins your mouth. Being such grant me whatever I desire; yonder world and all other happiness.

3. Nryaa Sktam

sa ha sra -ra de va vi vka vi va-a bhuvam | viva nrya a de va m-aka ra para ma pa dam || 1 || 1. This universe is truly (the body of ) the Supreme Godhead only. Therefore it is dependant upon Him; the Self-effulgent Divine Being; who has countless head and eyes, who is the producer of joy

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for the universe, whose form the universe is; who is the Controller and the Cause of all beings, all-pervasive, imperishable and the unsurpassed Ruler and Saviour of all.

vi vata para mn-ni tya vi va nrya agu ha rim | viva m e veda puru a stad viva m upa jvati || 2 || 2. He is superior to this universe, endless and multi-form. He is the goal of humanity and the Destroyer of sin. That Supreme Person is the universe and the Creator thereof.

pati viva sytmeva ra gu va tagu i vam a cyutam | nrya a ma h-je ya vi vtmna pa rya am || 3 || 3. He is the Protector-of-the-universe and the Ruler-of-individual-souls, He is permanent, supremely auspicious and unchanging. He has embodied Himself in mankind as the Indwelling-spirit. He is supremely worthy of being known by creatures; the One who is embodied in the universe and who is the Supreme-goal.

nrya a pa ro jyo tir-tm nrya a pa ra | nrya a pa ra-bra hma ta ttva nrya a pa ra || 4 ||

nrya a pa ro jyo tir-tm nrya a pa ra | nrya a pa ro dhyt dhyna nrya a pa ra || 5 || 4. Narayana is the Supreme-Reality designated as Brahman. Narayana is the Supreme, Narayana is the Supreme Light (described in the Upanishads), Narayana is the Supreme. Narayana is the most excellent meditator and meditation.

yacca ki cit ja gat sa rva dyate rya te'pi v | anta rba hica tat sa rva vypya nrya a sthi ta || 6 || 5. Whatsoever there is in this universe known through perception or report; all that is pervaded by Narayana within and without.

ana nta m avya ya ka vigu sa mu drenta vi va a bhuvam | pa dma ko a pra tka gu hdaya cpya dhomu kham || 7 || 6. One should meditate within the inverted lotus-bud like heart; upon that Supreme Person, the Limitless, Unchanging, All-knowing, the Cause-of-happiness to the universe; who is the end of the ocean of Samsara and the goal of all striving. The point of focus in meditation is the space within the heart which resembles an inverted lotus bud.

adho ni y vi tastynte nbhym u pari tiha ti | jvla -ml-ku la bht vi vasyyata na ma hat || 8 || 7. It should be known that within the heart which is situated between the larynx and the navel, the Lord of the universe abides shining with a garland of flames.

santa tagu i lbhi stu lamba ty koa sanni bham | tasynte sui ragu skma tasmin sarva prati hitam || 9 || 8. The heart resembles an inverted lotus-bud surrounded by arteries. Within it there is a subtle space, within which everything is established.

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tasya madhye ma han-a gnir vi vrci r vi vato -mukha | so'gra bhu g vibha jan ti ha n nhram aja ra ka vi || 10 || 9. In that space is the Undecaying, omni-faced, great Light, which has flames on every side. He enjoys the food presented and metabolizes it in the body.

trya g rdhva a dhay ra maya s tasya santa t | sa ntpaya ti sva de ham pda tala -mastaka || tasya madhye vahni ikh a yo rdhv vya vasthi ta || 11 || 10. The rays of that Fire spread out, upwards and downwards warming the whole body from head to foot. In the center of that Light which permeates the whole body there abides a thin tongue of flame; the color of gold which is most subtle.

nla-to ya da madhya sthd vi dyulle kheva bhsva r | nvra ka vat ta nv pt bhsvatya pa m || 12 || 11. It is dazzling like a flash of lightening that appears in a dark rain cloud. It is a slender as the awn of a paddy grain which serves as a comparison to illustrate its subtlety.

tasy ikhya ma dhye pa ramtm vya vasthi ta | sa brahma sa iva s sa hari s sendra so'ka ra pa ramas sva r || 13 || 12. The Supreme Soul dwells within that flame, He is Brahma, He is Siva, He is Vishnu, He is Indra, He is the Supreme Cause-of-the-universe, the Self-luminous One.

tagu sa tya pa ra bra hma pu rua ka piga lam | rdhvare ta vi rpka vi varpya vai namo nama || 14 || 13. The Supreme Brahman the Absolute Reality is a Being dark-blue and yellowish in color, absolutely chaste and possessing uncommon eyes; salutations to Him of the Universal-form.

o nrya ya vi dmahe vsude vya dhmahi | tanno viu praco dayt || 15 || 14. May we know the Cause-of-all-beings, we meditate upon the Indweller-of-all-jivas; may that Supreme Omnipresent one enlighten our intellects.

4. Viu Sktam

vio r nuka vryi pravo ca ya prthi vni vima me rajgm si yo aska bhya d utta ragm sa dhastha vicakramas tre dho ru gyo vio ra ra masi vio phama si vio aptrestho vio s yra si vio

dhru vam a si vaia vam a si via ve tv |

I will declare the mighty deeds of Vishnu; of Him who measured out the earthly regions. Who established the highest abode , thrice setting down His footstep, widely striding. RV.1:154:1 Thou art the forehead of Vishnu; thou art the back of Vishnu; ye two are the corners of Vishnu's mouth. Thou art the thread of Vishnu, thou art the fixed point of Vishnu. Thou art of Vishnu; to Vishnu

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thee. TS. 1:2:13 vio r nuka vryi pravo ca ya prthi vni vima me rajgm si yo aska bhya d utta ragm sa dhastha vicakramas tre dho ru gya || 1 || I will declare the mighty deeds of Vishnu; of Him who measured out the earthly regions. Who established the highest abode, thrice setting down His footstep, widely striding. (R.V.1:154:1)

tad a sya pri yam a bhiptho aym | naro yatra deva yavo mada nti |

u ru kra m asya sa hi bandhu r i tth vi pa do pa ra me madhva uthsa || May I attain to His well-beloved realm where the devotees rejoice. For there springs, close akin to the Wide-Strider; the source of immortality in Vishnu's highest footstep.

prastad viu s tavate vryya | mgo na bhma ku ca ro gi ri h |

yosyo ruu tri u vi krama eu | adhi ki yanti bhuva nni viv || 3 || For this His mighty deed is Vishnu praised, who like some wild lion, dread, prowling, roams the mountains. He within whose three wide-extending paces all living creatures have their existence.

pa ro mtra y ta nuv vdhna | na te mahi tvam anva nuvanti |

u bhe te vidma raja si pthi vy | vio deva tvam pa ra masya vithse || 4 || Humans cannot comprehend your greatness, Who expands beyond all bound and measure with your body. Both your two regions of the earth , O Vishnu we know; you O God knows the highest.

vica krame pthi vm e a e tm | ketrya viu r manu e daa syan |

dhru vso asya krayo jansa | u ru ki tagm su jani m cakra || 5 || Over this earth with mighty step strode Vishnu, ready to give it for a home to Manu. In Him the humble people trust for refuge; He, the Nobly Born, has made them spacious dwellings. trir de va pr thi vm e a e tm | vica krame a rta casa mahi tv |

pra-viu r astu ta vasa stavyn | tve agm hya sya sthavi rasya nma || 6 || Three times God strode forth in all His grandeur over this earth bright with a hundred splendours. Foremost is Vishnu, stronger than the strongest; for glorious is His name Who lives forever. ato de v a vantu no yato viu r vicakra me |

pr thi vy sa pta dhma bhi || 7 || The gods be gracious unto us even from the place whence Vishnu strode. Through the seven regions of the earth. i da viu r vica krame tre dha nida dhe pa dam |

samham asya pgm su re || 8 || Through all this world strode Vishnu; thrice His foot he planted, and the whole was gathered in His footstep's dust.

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tri pa d vica krame viu r go p adbhya | ato dharmi dhrayan || Vishnu, the Protector, He whom none deceives, made three steps, thenceforth. Establishing His high ordinances. vio karmi payata yato vra tni paspa e | indra sya yujya sya sakh || 10 Look upon the deeds of Vishnu, whereby the friend of Indra, close-allied, Has let his pastimes be seen. tad vio para ma pa dagm sad payanti sraya | di vva caku rta tam || 11 || The nitya sris evermore behold that loftiest place where Vishnu is, placed as it where an eye in heaven.

tad viprso vipa nyavo jgr vgm sa sami ndhate | vio r yat pa ra ma pa dam || 12 || This Vishnu's station most sublime, the singers ever vigilant, Lovers of holy song light up.(Rik Veda 1:22: 16-21)

5. r Sktam

hira yavar hari suva ra ra jata -sra jm |

ca ndr hi rama y la km jta vedo ma va ha || 1 || 1. O Jataveda! O Agni! Invite for my sake, the Goddess of good fortune, the golden-hued dame, the doe-like, moon-like maiden wreathed in gold and silver.

t ma va ha jta vedo la kmm ana pagminm | yasy hira ya vi ndeya gmava puru n a ham || 2 || 2. O Knower-of-all-beings! Take me to the Goddess of Good Fortune - not a fickle deity, but one who is unswerving. May I obtain gold, cows, horses and men from her. May I be blessed with all the material comforts, such as wealth, cattle, conveyances, friends, servants and progeny.

a va prv ra tha-ma dhy ha stinda pra bodhi nm | rya de vm upa hvaye rrm de v ju atm || 3 || 3. I invoke Mother Lakshmi to approach me with horses ahead and chariots in the middle and tumultous sounds of elephants.

k so smi t hira ya prkrm rdr jvala nt tpt ta rpaya ntm pa dme sthi t pa dma-va r tm i hopa hvaye ryam || 4 || 4. I invoke the smiling Goddess of prosperity, lotus-like in colour, beaming, content, satisfying, seated on a lotus, in a rampart of gold. She transcends all sense perception. She is absolute. ca ndr pra bhs ya as jvala nt riya lo ke de va ju m udrm t pa dminm ara am a ha prapa dye'lakmr me nayat tv ve || 5 ||

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5. I seek refuge in the brilliant Goddess who is generous and delightful. This Goddess of prosperity is assiduously sought after by devas. May her opposite - alakshmi- denoted by desire, anger, greed, penury, unhappiness and misfortune be utterly destroyed. di tya va re tapa so'dhi jto vana spati s tava vko'tha bi lva | tasya phalni tapa s nu dantu mynta r yca bhy a la km || 6 || 6. O Deity dazzling like the Sun's orb! The bilva tree which comes to fruition without flowering has sprung from your austerity. It's fruits are the result of your penance. May the bilva fruit dispel any ignorance and impediments, inner and outer. May they destroy my misfortune. upai tu m de va-sa kha krtica mai n sa ha | prdu rbhtosmi rre 'smin krtim ddhi da dtu me || 7 || 7. May the friend of the Deva approach me with fame and precious stones. I am born in this country. May Kubera bless me with prosperity and celebrity. kut-pi ps ma l jye hm a la km naymyaham | abhti m asa mddhi ca sarvn niru da me ght || 8 || 8. I shall drive away from myself impurities, hunger and thirst. O Goddess banish from my home all ill-luck, calamaities and poverty. ga ndha -dvr du rdha r ni tya pu karim | vargu sarva bhtn tm i hopa hvaye riyam || 9 || 9. I invoke here in this world the Goddess of prosperity, the Mother Earth, who is inviolable. She is of exhaustable nourishment, representing wealth of cattle. She is the mistress of all creatures. mana sa kma m kti vcas sa tyam a mahi | pa ngu rpam-a nnasya mayi r ra yat yaa || 10 || 10. May all my desires be fulfilled. May all my intentions come true and my utterances by truthful. May the Goddess be with me for ever in the form of abundant food, increased fame, fine form all all kinds of domestic animals. ka rdame na pra jbht ma yi sabha va ka rdama | riya vsaya me ku le mtara padma mli nm || 11 || 11. O Kardama! By your advent, the Goddess has become a Mother, do reside with me. Establish the Mother, the Goddess of proserity, wreathed with garlands of lotuses, in my habitation. pa sjantu sni gdhni ci klta va sa me ghe | nica de v mtara gga riya vsaya me ku le || 12 || 12. Let the waters produce friendly results. O Chiklita! (Kamadeva) Come and stay with me. Make your Mother, the Goddess of plenty, abide in my abode. rdr pu kari pu i su va r he ma mlinm | sry hi ramay lakm jta vedo ma va ha || 13 ||

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13. O Jataveda, the Divine Fire! Bring me the golden Lakshmi, moist with compassion. Endowed with tawny colour, she nourishes the worlds. She is attended by elephants. She wears a garland of flowers and is bedecked in gold. rdr ya kari ya i pi gal pa dma mlinm | ca ndr hi rama y lakm jta vedo ma va ha || 14 || 14. O Jataveda, the Divine Fire! Bring me the annointed Lakshmi of golden hue. Bring the Mother who holds the mace in her hand. Lead the Deity of prosperity to my dwelling. t ma va ha jta vedo la kmm a napagminm | yasy hi raya prabhta gvo dsyo'vn vi ndeya puru n a ham || 15 || 15. O Mystic Fire! Bring me lakshmi who will always stay with me. May I be endowed by her grace, wealth in plenty, horses and cattle, maids and servants, friends and companions. ya uci praya to bhtv ju huydjya m anva ham | skta pa ca da arca ca r kma sata ta ja pet || 16 || 16. Whoever desire to obtain Lakshmi , should having purified himself and become equananimous, should daily offer fire sacrifice with ghee, reciting the 15 stanzas of this Srisukta. padma-priye padmini padma-haste padmlaye padma-dalyatki |

viva-priye viu manonukle tvat pda padmam mayi sannidhatsva || O Lakshmi with eyes like lotuses and to who lotuses are dear, who holds lotuses in her hands, and dwells within the lotus of the heart, the beloved of the whole world and the one to whom Vishnu conceeds, may your lotus feet always be the object of contemplation for me.

6. Bh Sktam

bhmi r bhmn dyaur va ri 'ntari ka mahi tv |

u pasthe te devyadite 'gnim a nndam a nndyy da dhe || 1 || O goddess Aditi, You are the Earth in depth. sky in breadth, atmosphere in greatness. In your lap , I place Agni, the all-consumer for the consumption [of oblations] .

yagau pni r akram dasa nan mtara puna |

pi tara ca pra yant-suva || 2 || The spotted bull has come and sat before the mother in the east. Advancing to his Father heaven. (R.V. X :189:1)

tri gu addhma virjati vk pa ta gya iraye |

pratya sya vaha dyabhi || 3 || Thirty places he rules; Speech relies upon wings to fly; bear it with the days.

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a sya prd a pna tya nta carati roca n |

vya khyan mahi as suva || 4 || With her inspiration from his expiration, She wanders between the worlds; The bull discerns the heaven. yatv kru ddh pa ro vapa ma nyun yad a varty |

su kalpa m agne tat tava puna s-tvoddpaym asi || 5 || If in anger I have scattered you, in rage or through misadventure May that offence be rectified byyou O Agni, again we rekindle you. yatte ma nyu pa roptasya pthivm anu dadhva se |

di ty vive tad-de v vasa vaca sa mbha ran || 6 || Whatever of you scattered in rage, was spread over the earth, That the Adityas, the All-gods and the Vasus gathered together.

mano jyoti r juatm jya vicchi nna ya jagu sami ma da dhtu |

bha spati s tanutm i ma no vive de v i ha mdayantm || 7 || Mind, light, rejoice in oblation. May he unite this scattered sacrifice. May Brhaspati extend it; may the All-gods rejoice herein. (Krsna Yajur Veda 1;5;3;) me din de v va sundha r syd vasu dh de v vsav |

bra hma va rca sa pi tgu rotra caku r mana || 8 ||

de v hira ya-garbhi de v pra sva r | sada ne sa tyya ne sda || 9 ||

sa mudrava t svi trha no de v ma hyag | ma h-dhara ma hovyathi ha || 10

r ge r ge ya je ya je vibha |

indra patn vypin su rasa rid i ha || 11 ||

vyumat jala aya n ri ya dhrj sa tyandho pari medin |

vo pari dhata pari gya || 12 ||

vi u -pa tn ma h dev mdha v mdhava -priym |

lakm pri ya sa kh de v na mmyacyu ta va llabhm || 13 ||

o dha nur-dha ryai vi dmahe sarva si ddhyai ca dhmahi | tanno dhar

praco dayt

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7. N Sktam nl de vgu ara am a ha prapa dye | ghi | ghtava t savita r

dhi patyai paya svatr anti rno astu | dhru v di viu

pa tnyagho r'syen sa haso y mano t | bha spati r mta rivo ta vyus

sa ndhuvn vt a bhi no gantu | via mbho di vo dha rua pthi vy

a syen jaga to viu patn || T.S. 4;4;12 Do be gracious unto us. Rich in ghee, O Savitr, through your sovreignity be the bounteous region rich in milk, for us. The firm among the quarters, Lady-of Vishnu, the mild, ruling over this strength, the desirable, Brhaspati, Matarisvan, Vayu, the winds blowing together be gracious unto us. Supporter of the Sky, supporter of the earth, ruling this world O Lady of Vishnu. (T.S. 4;4;12)

8. Rudra Sktam

pari o ru drasya he tir vnaktu pari dve asya durma tira gyo |

ava sthi r ma ghava dbhyas tanuva mava sto kya tana yya maya || 1 || May Rudra's missle turn aside and spare us, the great wrath of the Impetuous One avoid us. Turn bounteous God, your strong bow from our princes, and be gracious to our seed and our offspring. stu hi ru ta garta sada yuvna mgan na bhmam u paha tnum u gram |

m ja ri tre ru dra s tav no a nyante a sman niva pantu sen || 2 || Praise Him who is seated in the inner most recesses of the heart, the Young, the Famous, the Chastiser of sinful acts. Almighty, the Cause of grief to the transgressors, praised, be gracious to the singer; let your hosts spare us and smite down another. mu ama iva tama i vo na su man bhava | para me vka yudan

ni dhya kti vasna ca ra pi nka bimra dgahi || 3 || O Most bounteous, most auspicious, be auspicious and favorably inclined to us; placing your bow on the highest tree, clad in your tiger- skin, come and approach us bearing your spear. arha n bibhari sya k ni dhanva | arha n ni ka ya ja ta vi varpam |

arha n ni dhan daya se viva m abhu vam | na v ojyo rudra tvad a sti || 4 || Venerable are you who carries bow and arrows, venerable is the many hued and honoured necklace. Venerable- smitting asunder all forces of chaos, one mightier than you there is not O Rudra. tvam a gne ru dro aro ma ho di vas tvagu artho maru ta pka ie |

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tvam vada y raru nair ysi aga yas tva p vi dha ta pi n utman || 5 || The Cause of distress are you to the miscreants, the Lord of mighty heaven; you're the Leader of the Marut host, you're the Lord of Food. You trave with red windsyour home is in bliss, as Pushan you yourself protects your devotees. vo rjnam adhvarasya ru dragu hotragu satya yaja gu roda syo |

a gni pu rta na yi tnora citt dhira nya rpa m ava se knudhvam || 6 || Win, to assist You, Rudra, Lord of worship, Priest of both worlds, effectual sacrificer. Agni invested with His golden colours, before the thunder strike and lay you senseless

9. no bhadr Sktam

no bha dr krata vo yantu vi vato'da bdhso apa ritsa u dbhida |

de v no yath sada mid vdhe asa nnapryuvo raki tro di ve di ve || 1. MAY good concepts come to us from every side, un-beguiling, unhindered, and beneficial, that the Gods ever may be with us for our benefit, our guardians day by day unceasing in their care. Rig Veda 1:89:1 de vn bha dr su ma tir jya t de vn rtira bhi no ni va rtatm |

de vn sa khyam upa sedim va ya de v na yu prati rantu jvase || 2 || 2 May the auspicious favour of the Gods be ours, on us descend the bounty of the righteous Gods. The friendship of the Gods have we devoutly sought: so may the Gods extend our life that we may live. tn prva y ni vid hmahe va ya bhaga mi tram adi ti daka ma sridham

a rya maa varu a soma m a vin sara svat na su bhag maya s karat || 3 || 3 We summon them here with an ancient hymn, Bhaga, the friendly Daksa, Mitra, Aditi, Aryaman, Varuna, Soma, the Asvins. May Sarasvati, auspicious, grant us contentment. tanno vto mayo bhuvtu bhea ja tanmt pthi v tat pi ta dyau |

tad grvas soma suto mayo bhuva s tad a vin uta dhiy yuvam || 4 || 4 May the Wind waft to us that pleasant medicine, may Earth our Mother give it, and our Father Heaven, And the joy-giving stones that press the Soma's juice. Asvins, may you, for whom our spirits long, hear this. tamna jaga tas-ta sthua s-pati dhiya ji nvam ava se hmahe va yam |

p no yath veda smasa d vdhe ra ki t pyur-ada bdhas sva staye || 5 || 5 Him we invoke for aid who reigns supreme, the Lord of all that stands or moves, inspirer of the soul, that Pusan may promote the increase of our wealth, our infallible keeper and our guard for our good.

sva sti na indro vddhara v | sva sti na p vi vave d |

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sva sti na s trkyo ari anemi | sva sti no bha spati r dadhtu || 6 || 6 Illustrious far and wide, may Indra prosper us: may Pusan prosper us, the Master of all wealth. May Tarksya with uninjured fellies prosper us: Brhaspati grant to us prosperity. pa d av ma ruta pni -mtara ubha yvno vi dathe u jagma ya |

a gni ji hv mana va s sra cakaso vive no de v ava s ga manni ha || 7 || 7 The Maruts, Sons of Prani, borne by spotted steeds, moving in glory, frequently visiting holy rites, Sages whose tongue is Agni, brilliant as the Sun, hither let all the Gods for our protection come. bha dra kare bhi u yma dev bha dra pa yemkibhi r-yaja tr |

sthi rair-aga is-tuu vgu sa sta nbhi vyae ma de vahi ta yadyu || 8 Gods, may we with our ears listen to what is beneficial, and with our eyes see what is good, you Holy Ones. With limbs and bodies firm may we extolling you attain the term of life appointed by the Gods.

a tam innu a rado anti dev yatr naca kr ja rasa ta nnm |

pu trso yatra pi taro bhavan ti m no ma dhyrria t-yu r-ganto || 9 || 9 A hundred autumns stand before us, O Gods, within whose space you bring our bodies to decay; Within whose space our sons become fathers in turn. Break you not in the midst, our course of fleeting life.

adi ti r dyaur adi tir a ntari ka adi tir mt sa pi ta sa pu tra |

vive de v adi ti paca -jan adi tir jtam adi ti r jani tvam || 10 || 10 Aditi is the heaven, Aditi is mid-air, Aditi is the Mother and the Sire and Son. Aditi is all Gods, Aditi five-classed men, Aditi all that has been born and shall be born. 10. Abhaya Mantra

(Atharva Veda 13;15;5,6) abha yam na karatya ntari ka m abha ya dyv-pthi v u bhe i me |

abha ya pa cd abha ya pu rastd utta rd a dha rd abha ya no astu || May we be free from fear of anything in the sky above, in the space beyond or on the earth beneath , may we be free from fear of anything that is hidden from us or before us, that is above us or beneath us. abha yam mi trd abha yam amitrd abha yam jtd abha ya parokt |

abha yam nakta m abha ya m div na sarv mama mi tram bha vantu || May our friends grant us the gift of fearlessness, may we not fear our enemies, may we be free from fear of the known and from the unknown, may we be fearless during the day and the night may all directions afford us the gift of fearlessness.

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11. Aghamarana Sktam hiraya ga varua prapadye trtha me dehi ycita |

ya n may bhu kta m asdhn ppebhyaca pra tigraha || 1 || I take refuge in Varuna, who is radiant like gold. O Varuna I entreat you to grant me the saving grace, for I have enjoyed that which belongs to unworthy people and have accepted gifts from people whose earnings were unlawful.

yan me manas vc ka rma v dukta ktam |

tan na indro varuo bha spati savi t ca punantu puna puna || 2 || May Indra, Varuna, Brahaspati and Savitar completely absolve me and my people from the sins that we have committed in thought word or deed.

namo 'gnaye 'psu mate nama indrya namo varuya namo vruyai

namo 'dbhya || yad a p krra yad ame dhya yad anta tad

apa gacchatt || 3 || Salutations to the mystic fire hidden within the waters, Salutations to Indra, Salutations to Varuna, Salutations to the energy of Varuna, Salutations to the cosmic powers that are represented by water. Through the power of this chant let all that is injurious, impure or troublesome in water be destroyed.

a tya nd at pnd yacca u grt prati graht |

tan me varuo rj pin hyava maratu || 4 || May King Varuna efface and absolve me of whatever sins I have incurred by eating unlawful food, drinking unlawful beverages and accepting gifts from unlawful persons.

so'ham appo vi rajo nirmu kta mukta ki lbia |

nkasya pham ruhya gacche d brahma salo katm || 5 || Thus becoming sinless and pure and freed from negative desires and attachment, may I ascend to the Supreme State of enlightenment and achieve union with the cosmic consciousness.

yacpsu varua s sa pu ntvagha-mara a || 6 || May the all pervading sin-effacing Varuna purify us.

ta ca sa tya cbhddht tapa so dhya jyata | tato rtrya jyata tata s samu dro a ra va | sa mu drd a ra v dadhi savatsa ro a jyata | a ho rtri vi dadha d viva sya mia to va | sry ca ndra masau dht ya th prva a kalpayat | diva ca pthi v cntari ka m atho sva || R.V. 10:190

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From Tapas kindled to its height Eternal Law and Truth were born: Thence was the Night produced, and thence the billowy flood of sea arose. From that same billowy flood of sea the Year was afterwards produced. Ordainer of the days nights, Lord over all who close the eye. Dhatar, the great Creator, then formed in due order Sun and Moon. He formed in order Heaven and Earth, the regions of the air, and light.

12. Aikatya Sktam (Rig Veda 10,191:2,3,4.)

saga ccha dhva gu sava dadhvam | sa vo mngusi jnatm ||

de v bhga yath prve | sa jnn u psate || Meet together, talk together, let your minds comprehend in harmony; In like manner as the ancient gods concurring, accepted their portion of the sacrifices. sa mno mantras sami tis samn | sa mna mana s-sa ha ci ttam e m |

sa mna keto a bhisaga ra bhadhvam | sa jne na vo ha vi yajmahe || May you pray together in harmony, may you strive for common goals with a common purpose, may you have associated desires. I repeat for you a common prayer, I offer for you a common oblation.

sa mn va kti | sa mn hdayni va |

sa mn a stu vo mana | yath va su sah sa ti || United be your intention, united be your hearts, united your thoughts, so that there may be a thorough harmony among you.

13. Anna Sktam

a ham a smi prathama j tasya | prva de vebhyo a mta sya nbhi |

yo m dadti sa ide va mv | a ham anna m anna m a danta madmi |

prva a gner api ha tyannam | ya ttau hste aham utta reu |

vytta masya pa ava s su jambham | paya nti dhr praca ranti pk |

jahmya nyam na ja hmya nyam | a ham anna vaa iccha rmi |

(TB 2:8:8:1) sa mnam artha parye mi bhu jat | ko m anna manu yo dayet |

parke anna nihi ta lo ka e tat | vivai r de vai pi tbhi r gu ptam annam |

yad a dyate lu pyate yat pa ro pyate | a ta ta m s ta nr me babhva |

ma hntau ca r sa kd du gdhena paprau | diva ca pni pthi v ca kam

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tat sa piba nto na mi nanti ve dhasa | naitad bhyo bhava ti no kanya || (TB 2:8:8:2)

anna pra anna m apna hu | anna mtyu tam u jvtu m hu |

anna bra hmao ja rasa vadanti | anna m hu pra jana na pra jnm |

mogha m anna vindate apra cet | sa tya bra vmi va dha itsa tasya |

nrya ma a puya ti no sakhyam | keva lgho bhavati kevald |

a ha me dha sta naya n vara nnasmi | mm a dantya ham a bhya nyn ||

(TB 2:8:8:3) a hagu sada mto bhavmi | maddi ty adhi sarve tapanti o ||

14. yuya Sktam

yo brahm brahma u jjahra prai i ra kttivs pink | no devas sa na yu rda-dhtu tasmai juhomi havi ghrte na || 1 || bibhrjamnas sarira sya ma dhyd ro ca mno gharma ruci r ya gt | sa mtyu pn apanu dya gho rn-hyu eo ghtam a ttu de va || 2 || brahma jyotir brahma patnu ga rbha m ya m da dht puru rpa jaya ntam | suvara rambha graham a rka m a rcya n ta m yue vardhaymo ghte na || 3 || ryam lakmm aubalm ambikm g a hm ca ym indra sene tyudhu t vidy brahma-yonigu surp i hyu e tarpaymo ghte na || 4 || dkyayas sarva yonya s sayo nya s sa ha sra o viva-rp virp | sasnavas sapatayas saythy yu e o ghtam ida m jua nt || 5 || divy ga bahurp pur yucido na pramathna ntu vrn | tebhyo juhomi bahudh ghte na m na pra jgu rrio mo ta vrn || 6 || e ka pu ra std ya ida babhva yato babhva bhuvana sya go p | yam apyeti bhuvanagu smparye sa no havir ghtam ihyue -ttu de va || va sn rudrn di tyn maruto tha sdhyn

bhn ya kn gandharvguca pitguca vi vn | bhgn sarpguca agirso tha sa rvn

ghta gu hu tv svyuy mahayma a vat || 8 ||

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vio tva no anta ma arma yaccha sahantya | pra te dhr madhu cuta utsa duhrate aki ta || 9 || m na stoke tana ye m na yu i m no gou m no ave u rria | vrn m no rudra bhmi to va dhr ha vima nto nama s vidhema te || 10 ||

15. yuya-mantri

indrya tv teja svate teja svantagga rmi | indrya tvauja svate oja svantagga rmi | indrya tv paya svate paya svantagga rmi | indrya tvyu mate yu mantagga rmi | O Indra, may I be conjoined with that splendour that is within you. O Indra, may I be conjoined with that strength that is within you. O Indra, may I be conjoined with that virility that is within you. O Indra, may I be conjoined with that longevity that is within you. TB.2.7.7.2 tejo si | tatte praya cchmi | teja svad astu te mukham | tejasva c-chiro astu te | te jasvn vi vata pra tyag | teja s sapi pgdhi m || You are splendid. That I beseech of you. May my countenance be filled with splendour. May my mind be filled with splendour. Splendour spreading everywhere. May I be furthered by that splendour. ojo si | tatte praya cchmi | oja svad astu te mukham | oja sva c-chiro astu te | oja svn vi vata pra tyag | oja s sapi pgdhi m || You are strong. That I beseech of you. May my countenance be filled with strength. May my mind be filled with strength. Strength spreading everywhere. May I be furthered by that strength. payo si | tatte praya cchmi | paya svad astu te mukham | paya sva c-chiro astu te | paya svn vi vata pra tyag | paya s sapi pgdhi m || You are virile. That I beseech of you. May my countenance be filled with virility. May my mind be filled with virility. Virility spreading everywhere. May I be furthered by that virility. yu rasi | tatte praya cchmi | yu mad astu te mukham | yu ma c-chiro astu te | yu mn vi vata pra tyag | yu sapi pgdhi m || May you have longevity. That I pray for you. May long life lie ahead of you, may longevity be above you. Longevity spreading everywhere. May you be purpose in life be accomplished through longevity. TB.2.7.7.3 ima a gna yu e varca se kdhi | pri yagu reto varua soma rjan | mtev asm'dite arma yaccha | vive dev jara dai r yathsa t | yu r-asi vi vyu rasi

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| sa rvyu r-asi sarva m yu r-asi | yato vto mano jav | yata ka ranti sindha va | ts tv sarvsgu ru c | a bhisi cmi varca s | sa mudra i va sigahman | soma ivsyadbhya | a gnir i va vivata pra tyag | srya iva jyoti vi bhu || Make this one long-lived and brilliant, O Agni. Beloved Seminal Force Varuna! King Soma! Like a Mother O Aditi grant us peace. May the Vishvedevas lead us to old age. You are life, You are the life of the universe. You are the life of all. From whence commeth the Vital Force with the speed of mind. From whence floweth the rivers [of consciousness]. May they all be radiant towards you. I asperse you with brilliance; equal to the depth of the Sea. As inviolable as the Nectar of Immortality, ubiquitous as fire, as brilliant as the light of the Sun. TB.2.7.7.6 a p yo drava e rasa | tam a ham a sm muyya ya | teja se brahmavarca sya ghmi | The essence that flows in the waters, that do I draw towards us, splendour for spiritual glory do I take. a p ya rmau rasa | tam a ham a sm muyya ya | oja se vryya ghmi | The essence that undulates in the waters, that do I draw towards us, strength for vigour do I take. a p yo ma dhya to rasa | tam a ham a sm muyya ya | putyai r pra jana nya ghmi | The essence that is the depth of the waters, that do I draw towards us. Prosperity for procreation do I take. a p yo ya jiyo rasa | tam a ham a sm muyya ya | yu e drghyutvya ghmi | The sacrificial essence which is in the waters, that do I draw towards us. Age for longevity do I take. TB.2.7.7.7. a gniryu mntsa vana spati bhi r yu mn tena tvyu yu manta karomi | soma yu mntsa oa dibhi r yu mn tena tvyu yu manta karomi | ya ja yu mntsa daki bhi r yu mn tena tvyu yu manta karomi | brahma yu mat tad brhma air yu ma t tena tvyu yu manta karomi | de v yu manta s te mte nyu mantas tena tvyu yu manta karomi | Agni along with the Spirits of the forests is perpetual, by their vital power I bless you with longevity. Soma along with the healing herbs is perpetual; by their vital power I bless you with longevity. The institute of sacrifice along with the honorarium is perpetual; by the essential power of that, I bless you with longevity. The Vedas are eternal, and their sacred knowledge is eternal, by their essential power I bless you with longevity. The gods are long-lived, they possess the gift of immortality, by their immortality I bless you with longevity.

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16. Durg Sktam jtave dase sunavma soma m art ya to nida hti veda |

sa na para dati du rgi viv nveva sindhu duri ttya gni || 1 || May we offer oblations of Soma to Knower-of-all-beings. May that Omniscient One destroy that which is inimical to us. May He the Divine Light that guides all, protect us by taking us across all perils as a navigator guides a ship across the sea. tm a gni va r tapa s jvala ntm vai roca n ka rma pha leu jum |

du rg de vgu araa m a ha prapa dye su tara si tarase nama || 2 || The goddess Durga is refulgent and radiant with ardency, she is the Power belonging to the Supreme Lord who has manifold manifestations. She is the Power residing in actions and their fruits rendering them efficacious. O goddess who is dedicated to saving, we take refuge in you, may we be saved, salutations to you. agne tva pray navyo a smn sva stibhi rati du rgi viv |

pca pthv ba hu l na u rv bhav to kya tana yya ayo || 3 || O Durga (as radiant as fire) you are worthy of praise. With skilled means lead us beyond sorrow. May our homes and land become extensive and ample. Moreover may you be gracious and grant peace to both our children and grandchildren. vivni no du rgah jtaveda s sindhu nna nv du ri tti pari |

agne atri van mana s gno 'smka bodhyavi t ta nnm || 4 ||

You are the saviour, help us to cross this ocean of sorrow (and sin) like one crosses the ocean by boat and grant us protection, O Radiant one, protect our bodies and be mindful of us like the sage Atri (who possessed benevolence and compassion for all sentient beings). pta njita gu saha mnam u gram a gnigu hu vema paramt-sa dhastht |

sa na para dati du rgi viv-kma d-de vo ati duri tty-a gni || 5 || We invoke the mystic Fire who is the leader of all from the highest assembly place. He is the stallion and the vanquisher of the hosts of enemies and is fierce. May he transport us across our tribulations and sins and this transient world and grant us liberation. pra tnoi ka m-yo adhva reu sa ncca hot navya ca satsi |

svcgne ta nuva pi praya svsmabhya ca saubha ga m ya jasva || 6 || You are lauded in sacrifices, increase our happiness. You abide in sacrifices ancient and recent, and in the places of sacrifice. O Agni, please grant us who are your sparks, beatitude, may we have unbounded good fortune. gobhi r jua m a yujo nii kta tave ndra vio r-anu saca rema |

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nka sya pama bhi sa vasno vaia v lo ka i ha mdayantm || 7 || O Lord Vishnu you are devoid of sin and sorrow, and you pervade all. Desirous of good fortune comprising happiness here and final beatitude, may we serve you in devotion continuously. May the gods who dwell in the highest heaven answer me my prayer.

17. Sarasvati Sktam

R.V. 1:3:10

pva k na s sara svat vje bhir vjinvat | ya ja va u dhi yva su || 1 ||

May the purifying Sarasvati with the plenitude of plenitudes and Rich in resources made by thoughts desire our yaja.

co da yi tr sntn ceta nt sumatnm | ya ja da dhe sara svat || 2 ||

She is the impeller of auspicious truths and the arouser of happy thoughts, may Sarasvati uphold the yaja.

ma ho arava s sara svat pra ce tayati ke tun | dhiyo viv vi rjati || 3 ||

Sarasvati awakens the great flood (of truth) by the perception of revelation (in consciousness) She illumines entirely all thoughts.

pra o de v sara svat vje bhir vjinvat |dhnm a vi trya tu || 4 ||

May goddess Sarasvati full of plenitude, with the steeds of the life-force of plenty, the guardian of thoughts protect us.

sara svati predam a va su bhage vji nvati | t tv viva sya bhtasya pra gym asyagrata ||

O Sarasvati Goddess of learning and eloquence, the source of well-being, O Gracious One, You whom I praise are the source of all creation. (ApMB 1.3.5)

18. Hiranyagarbha Sktam

R.V.121. Ka. hi ra ya -ga rbhas-sama varta tgre bhtasya jta pati reka st | sa ddhra pthi v dym u tem kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 1. IN the beginning arose Hiranyagarbha, the One Lord of all created beings. He established and supports this earth and heaven. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

ya tma d ba la d yasya viva u psa te pra ia yasya de v | yasya chymta yasya mtyu kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 2 || 2. Giver of vital breath, of power and vigour, he whose teachings all the Gods acknowledge The Lord of death, whose shade is immortality. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

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ya pra to ni mia to ma hi tvaika idrj jaga to ba bhva | ya e a sya dvi pada -catu pada kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 3 || 3. Who by his grandeur has become Sole Ruler of all the moving world that breathes and slumbers; He who is Lord of all beings. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

yasye me hi mavan to mahi tv yasya samu dra ra say sa hhu | yasye m pra dio yasya bh kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 4 || 4. His, through his might, are these snow-covered mountains, sea and Rasa (essence of all things) they call his possessions: his arms are these, his are these heavenly regions. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

yena dyauru gr pthi v ca dh yena sva stabhi ta yena nka | yo a ntari ke raja s vi mna kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 5 || 5. By his power are the heavens strong and the earth steadfast, he supports the Sun and sky: only he knows the extent of space. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

ya kranda s ava s tastabhne a bhyaike t mana s reja mne | yatrdhi sra udi to vi bhti kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 6 || 6. To him, supported by his help, two armies embattled look while trembling in their spirit, when over them the risen Sun is shining. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

po ha yad bha t viva -mya n garbha dadhn ja naya n tra gnim | tato de vn sama varta t su reka kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 7 || 7. When did the mighty waters appear, containing the universal germ, producing Agni, from which the Gods' one spirit sprang into being. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

yaci dpo mahi n pa ryapa ya d daka dadhn ja nayatr ya jam | yo de vevadhi de va eka st kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 8 || 8. He in his might surveyed the expanse of water containing productive force and generating the principle of yaja (sacrifice). He is the God of gods, and none beside him. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

m no hisjjani t ya pthi vy yo v diva sa tya dharm ja jna | yacpa-ca ndr bhatr-jajna kasmai de vya ha vi vidhema || 9 || 9. May He who is the generator of heaven and earth never harm us. The Creator whose cosmic laws are sure. He who brought forth the great and lucid waters. What God shall we adore with our oblation?

prajpate na tvade tnyanyo viv jtni pari t ba bhva | yat kms te juhu mastanno astu va yagu syma pata yo raym || 10 || 10. Prajapati! you alone comprehend all these created things, and none besides you. Grant us our hearts' desire when we invoke you: may we have rich stores of provisions.

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19. Nama Prcyai Dia Tait Aranyaka 2:20:

nama prcyai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

namo daki yai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

nama pratcyai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

nama udcyai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

nama rdhvyai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

namo 'dha ryai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

namo 'vnta ryai di e yca de vat e tasy prati -vasantye tbhya ca namo |

namo gag-yamunayor madhye ye vasa nti te me prasanntm naciram

jvita va rdhaya nti |

namo gag-yamunayor muni bhyaca namo namo gag-yamunayor

muni bhyaca nama || o nti nti nti

20. Nsadsiya Sktam

nsa d snno sadstta dnm | nsd rajo no vyo m pa ro yat |

kim varva kuha kasya arma n | abha kim sd gaha na gabhram || 1 There was not the Non-existent nor the Existent then; there was not the air nor the heaven which is beyond. What did it contain? Was there water, unfathomable and profound ?

na mtyur sd a mta na tarhi na | rtri y ahna st prake ta |

nd avtagu sva dhay tad ekam | tasmd dhnya na pa ra kica nsa || There was not death nor immortality then. There was not the beacon of the night nor of day. That One breathed, windless by its own power. Other than that there was not anything beyond.

tama st tama s gham agre prake tam | sa li lagu sarva m i dam |

tu cchenbhvapi hita yad st | tama sa s ta ma hi njya t ekam || 3 || Darkness was in the beginning hidden by darkness; indistinguishable, all this was flux. That which, coming into being, was enveloped by the Void, that One arose through the power of heat.

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kma s tad agre sam a varta tdhi | mana so reta pratha ma yad st |

sa to bandhu m asa ti nira vindan | hdi pra ty ka vayo man || 4 || Desire in the beginning came upon That, that was the first seed of mind. Sages seeking in their hearts with wisdom discovered the bond of the existent in the non-existent. tira cno vita to ra mir e m | a dhas svi d s3d u pari svids3t |

re to dh san mahimna san | sva dh a vastt praya ti pa rastt || 5 || Their (measuring) cord was extended across; but was there above or was there below? There were impregnators, there were powers, there was energy below and there was impulse above. ko a ddh ve da ka i ha pra vo cata | kuta jt kuta i ya visi |

a rvg de v a sya vi sarja nena | ath ko ve da yata ba bhva || 6 || Who truly knows? Who shall here declare, whence it has been produced, whence this creation? The gods came after the creation of the universe. Who then knows whence it has arisen. i ya visi r yata ba bhva | yadi v da dhe yadi v na |

yo a sydhya ka para me vyo man | so a ga ve da yadi v na veda || 7 || Whence this creation has arisen, and whether He founded it or not; He who in the highest heaven is its Surveyor; He alone knows, or perhaps He knows not. (Rig Veda 10;129)

21. Rj Sktam (Rik Veda 10. 173)

tv'haram a ntare dhi dhru vs ti h vi ccali | via stv sarv vchantu m tvad rramadhi bhraata || 1 || 1. BE with us; I have chosen you: stand steadfast and immovable. Let all the people wish for you let not your kingship fall away.

i haivaidhi mpa cyoh parva ta i v viccali | indra ive ha dhru vas ti he ha rra u dhraya || 2 || 2. . Be even here; fall not away be like a mountain unremoved. Stand steadfast here like Indra's self, and hold the kingship in the grasp.

i mam indro addharat dhru va dhru vea ha vi | tasma i somo adhi brava t tasm u brahma a spati || 3 || 3. . This man has Indra established, made secure by strong oblation's power. May Soma speak a benison, and Brahmanaspati, on him.

dhru v dyaur dhru v pthi v dhru vsa parva t i me | dhru va viva m i da jaga d dhru vo rj vi ma yam || 4 || 4. Firm is the sky and firm the earth, and steadfast also are these hills. Steadfast is all this living world, and steadfast is this King of men.

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dhru va te rj varu o dhru va de vo bha spati | dhru va ta indra cgnica rra dhrayat dhru vam || 5 || 5. Steadfast, may Varuna the King, steadfast, the God Brhaspati, Steadfast, may Indra, steadfast too, may Agni keep your steadfast reign.

22. Navagraha Sktam

1.

sa tyena raja s varta mno nive aya nn a mta martya ca |

hi ra yaye na savi t rathe n-de vo yti bhuva n vi payan | With the Light of Truth in space advancing, determining life and death, borne in his golden chariot he comes, Savitar, God who gazes upon the worlds. (Rig Veda 1.35.2 ; Taitt. Sam.3.4.11.2a) a gni dta vmahe hotra vi vave dasam | a sya ya jasya su kratum | We choose Agni as our messenger, the herald, master of all wealth. Well skilled in this our sacrifice. (Rig Veda 1.12.1; Taitt. Sam. 2.5.8.5) yem e pau pati pan catu padm u ta ca dvi padm |

nikrto ya ya jiya bhgam e tu ryas-po yaja mnasya santu || Which creatures does the Lord of creatures rule: both the four footed and birds. May He, being propitiated, accept His sacrificial share, may abundance of wealth come to the sacrificer. (T.S. 3;1;4d)

2.

a gni-mrddh di va ka kut-pati pthi vy a yam | a pgm retg m si jinvati | Agni manifests in three forms; as the Sun as lightening and as earthly fire. He activates the seed of life. (Rig Veda 8;54;16 & T.S. 1;5;5c) syo n pthivi bhav-nka r ni vea n | yacchna -arma sa prath |

May you be thornless O Earth, spread wide before us for a dwelling place. Grant us shelter broad and secure. (Rig Veda 1.22.15.) ketra sya pati n va yagm hi tene va jaymasi |

gmava poayi ntv sa no mt de || Through the Lord of the Field, as from a friend, we obtain what nourishes our cattle & horses, in such may He be good to us. (Rig Veda 4.57.1.)

3.

prava -u krya bhnave bharadhvam | ha vya ma ti cgnaye suptam |

yo daivyni mnu ja ngm i | antar-vivni vidma n jigti || Bring forth your offerings to his refulgent splendour; your hymn as purest offering to Agni the mystic fire of wisdom who goes as messenger conveying all songs of men to the gods in heaven. (Rig Veda 7.4.1.)

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i ndrm su nri u su patnm a ham a ravam |

na hya sy apa raca na ja ras mara te pati || So have I heard Indrani called the most fortunate from amongst women. For never shall her consort die in future time, through old age. (Rig Veda 10.86.11. & T.S.1.7.13.1.) indra vo vi vata spati havmahe jane bhya | a smka m astu keva la || O Indra ruler of the universe we invoke you from amongst others. Favour us alone. (T.S;1;6;12. Rig Veda 1;7;10)

4.

pyyasva same tu te vi vata s-soma vi yam | bhav vja sya saga the | Swell up, O Soma! Let your strength be gathered from all sides. Be strong in the gathering of might. (Rig Veda 1;91;16 & T.S. 3;2;5K) a psu me somo abravda ntar-vivni bhea j |

a gnica vi va a bhuva m pa ca vi va bhe aj |

A skilled physician tells me, that in the waters of life lies the capacity to heal all ailments. In the fire of wisdom the welfare of the world and in the waters of life a panacea. (Atharva Veda 1.6.2.) gau rm i mya sali lni taka t-yeka pad dvi pad s catu pad |

a -pa d nava -pad babhvu sa hasrkar para me vyo man || The Vedas have spoken of various forms of knowledge and preached multifarious duties. It deals with one Supreme Godhead, it gives knowledge of the past and the future, It teaches of religion, prosperity, fulfillment of desires and salvation. It grants the eight siddhis, obtainable through the nine organs, through its thousands of words it leads to the highest Abode. (Rig Veda 1.164.41 & Atharva Veda 9.10.21)

5. udbu dhyasvgne prati j ghyenam i prte sagm sjethm a yaca |

puna kvagm stv pi tara yuvnam a nvtgm sttvayi tantu m-e tam | Awaken O Agni! O Light of wisdom! and keep us vigilant in the practice of works done for our own merit and works done for the welfare of all beings, may we remain together, making the Pitris young with life's renewal, the thread is being maintained through you. (Vajasaneyi Samhita. 15:55.) i da viu r vica krame tre dh nida dhe pa dam | samham asya pgm su re | Through all this world strode Vishnu; thrice His foot he planted, and the whole universe was gathered in His footstep's dust. (Rig Veda 1:22:17) vio r a ra m asi vio pham a si vio aptre stho vio s-syr-a si

vio r dhru vam-a si vaia vam-a si via ve tv || You are the forehead of Vishnu; you are the back of Vishnu; you two are the corners of Vishnu's mouth. You are the thread of Vishnu; you are the fixed point of Vishnu;. you belong to Vishnu; to Vishnu you are offered. (Taittiriya Samhita 1:2:13)

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6.

bha spate ati yada ryo arhd dyu mad-vi bhti kratu ma j-jane u |

yadddaya cchava sarta prajta tad-a smsu dravi an dhehi ci tram |

O Brhaspati, who are born of holy order; that Divine Wisdom shall overcome the enemies of the mind, that wisdom shall shine glorious, with insight among men. That wisdom shall be resplendent in glory. (Taittiriya Samhita 1;8;22 g) indra marutva i ha phi soma yath ryte api bas-su tasya |

tava prat tava ra -arma n-nvi v santi ka vaya s-suya j |

O Indra surrounded by the Maruts drink here the Soma! As you did drink the juice beside the Saryata. Under your guidance, in your keeping, O Hero! the singers serve, skilled in fair sacrifice. (Vajasaneyi Samhita. 7:35.) brahma jajna pra tha ma pu rastd visma tas-su ruco ve na va |

subu dhniy upa m a sya vi hs-sa taca yoni m asa taca viva || In the beginning, first was the Veda generated, the delight of existence overcame the gods from on high revealing the most profound and simple revelations the source of the existent and the non-existent. (Vajasaneyi Samhita 13:3)

7.

anno de vr a bhia ya po bhavantu ptaye | ayor a bhisra vantu na | May the seven cosmic Principles be propitious for us; divine forces for our aid & bliss. Let them flow for us, for health and strength. (Rig Veda 10.9.4. & A.tharva Veda 1.6.1.) prajpate na tvade tnya nyo viv jtni pari t ba bhva |

yat kmaste juhu mastanno astu va yagm syma pata yo raym | O Lord of Beings, you alone can comprehend all these created forms, and none beside you. Grant us our heart's desire when we invoke you, may we become lords of valuable possessions. (Vajasaneyi Samhita 10;20) i ma ya ma prasta ram hi sdgi robhi pi tbhi savidna |

tv mantr kavia st va hantve n rjan ha vi mdayasva || O Yama! Come and be seated in this place, in company with the manes. Let the hymns recited by the sages convey you O King, be gladdened by this oblation. (Rig Veda 10.14.4.)

8.

kay naci tra bhu va dt sa d vdha s-sakh | kay aci hay vt |

What sustenance will he bring to us, wonderful ever prospering friend? With what most mighty company. (S.Y.V. 27:39) ya-gau pni r-akramdasa nan-mtara puna | pi tara ca pra yant-suva

The Godhead has appeared as this variegated universe along with Mother Nature. Advancing towards the

Highest heaven. (Rig Veda X :189:1)

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yatte de v nitir ba bandha dma grvsva vica rtyam |

i dam te tad-viymyyu o na madhydath jva pi tuma ddhi pramu kta || O man that noose of suffering that is fastened around your neck, hard to loosen, I release, so that you may attain long life and prosperity and enjoyment. (Taittiriya Samhita 4.2.5.2.)

9.

ke tu kvanna ke tave peo mary ape ase | samu adbhi r-ajyath |

Making a banner for that which has none, Form for the formless, O you men, you were born with the dawn. (Taittiriya Samhita 7;4;20h) bra hm de vn pada v ka vnm i r vipr mahi o mgm |

ye no gdhrgm svadhi ti r vanngm soma pa vitra m atye ti rebhan | Brahma of the gods, leader of poets, Sage of seers, bull of wild beasts. Eagle of vultures, axe of the forests, Soma goes over the seive singing. (Taittiriya Samhita 3;4;11d) saci tra ci tra citayan tama sme citra katra ci trata ma vayo dhm |

ca ndra ra yi pu ru vra bhanta candra ca ndrbhi r ga te yu vasya || Wondrous! Of wondrous power! I give to the singer wealth wondrous, outstanding, most wonderful, life-giving. Bright wealth, O Refulgent Divine Wisdom, vast, with many aspects, give understanding to your devotee. (Rig Veda 6.6.7.)

23. Pavamni Sktam

hira ya var ucaya pva k ysu jta ka yapo ysvindra |

a gni y garbha dadhi re virps t na pa aggas syo n bha vantu || Golden of colour, pure and purifying, in which was born Kashyapa, in which Indra. May these waters who have conceived Agni as a germ, of varied forms; be gentle and kind to us.

ysgu rj varu o yti madhye satynte a va paya n jannm |

ma dhu cuta uca yo y pva ks t na pa ggas syo n bha vantu || Those in whose midst Varuna (The cosmic mind) moves, gazing on the truth and falsehood of the people, exuding sweetness, pure, purifying; may these waters be kind and grant us peace.

ys de v di vi kvanti bha ka y a ntari ke bahu dh bhava nti |

y pthi vim paya so ndanti u krs t na pa ggas syo n bha vantu || Those Waters which in the heavens the gods consume, those that are abundant in the atmosphere. Those that inundate the earth with their liquid, the pure ones; may these waters be kind and grant us peace.

i vena m caku payatpa i vay ta nuvopa spata tvaca me |

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sarvgu agngu ra psu ado huve vo mayi varco bala m ojo nidha tta || With auspicious eyes gaze on me, O Waters; with auspicious form, touch my skin; I invoke all the principles of divine wisdom that dwell in the waters; confer on me enlightenment, strength and spiritual force.

(Krishna Yajur Veda 5;6;1a-d)

pava mna s suva rjana | pa vitre a vica rai | ya pot sa pu ntu m | May Pavamana (Agni the principle of enlightenment) with his purifying capabilities, popular amongst all peoples, purify us today. (V.S.19;42)

pu nantu m deva-ja n | pu nantu mana vo dhy | pu nantu viva ya va || Purify me O gods, purify the thoughts of my mind. Purify me of all things that be. (V.S. 19;39)

jta veda pa vitra vat | pa vitre a punhi m | u krea deva ddya t |

agne kratv kratgu ranu | O Radiant God the omniscient, as a filter; purify me, refulgent with your pure bright capacity to purify with powers according to your own. (V.S.19;40)

yatte pa vitra m a rcii | agne vita tam anta r | brahma tena punmahe || O Agni your capacity to purify is diffused through all your fiery glow. O Sacred knowledge! through you may I become pure. (V.S. 19;41)

u bhbhym deva savita | pa vitre na sa vena ca | i dam brahma punmahe | God who impels (to enlightenment), purify me by both these, purifying power and sacrifice, and may I be purified through sacred knowledge. (V.S. 19;43)

vai va de v pu na t devygt | yasya i va hvs ta nuvo vta ph |

tay mada ntas sadha m adye u | va yaggas syma pata yo raym || The purifying goddess who is dear to all gods has come, she who contains these many beautiful forms. Through her may we in sacrificial banquets rejoice, and may we become prosperous. (V.S. 19;44).

vai vna ro ra mibhi r m puntu | vta prene i ro mayo bh |

dyv pthi v payas payo bhi | tva r ya jiye m puntm || O Internal Principle of Life purify me with your rays. O Wind, with your Cosmic Breath purify me, invogorating me that I may attain happiness. O Heaven and earth, with your rain and with your water sources purify me, make me pure and fit for self- sacrifice.

bhadbhi s savita s tbhi | vari hair deva manma bhi |

agne dakai punhi m || By the three great Savitars ( Gayatris prayers for enlightenment recited at morning, noon and dusk) may I be made pure, May the Highest and preeminent God by wisdom purify me, O Mystic Fire by your skill purify me.

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yena de va apu nata | yenpo di vyakaa |

tena di vyena brahma | idam brahma punmahe | May that Divine Spiritual Knowledge, that is hallowed by the gods, by which water; by the Divine Wisdom, may Wisdom purify this.

ya pvamnr a dhyeti | i bhi s sambhta gu rasam |

sarva gu sa ptam a nti | sva di tam mta riva n || One who studies (and chants) these Pavamani verses; the essence of the knowledge gathered by the Rishis becomes purified, he then enjoys all things made sweet by the touch of the Mystic Fire.

pva mnr yo a dhyeti | i bhi s sambhta gu rasam |

tasmai sara svat duhe | kragu sa rpir madhda kam | Whoever studies the verses, the essence of knowledge stored by the Sages. For him Sarasvati (the goddess of knowledge) pours forth milk, butter, honey and water.

pva mnis sva styaya n | su dugh hi paya svat |

i bhis sambhto rasa | brhma ev-a mtagu hi tam |

Yea, for the purifying Cosmic Wisdom, flows abundantly, exuding the principle of life, bringing us weal, spiritual substance stored by the sages, the nectar of immortality deposited with the Brahmins.

pa va mnr di antu na | i mam lo kam atho a mum |

kmn sama rdhayantu na | de vr de vai sa mbht || So may the Mystic Fire bestow on us this world and the next, and gratify the desires of our hearts, so may all the goddesses along with the gods.

pva mnis sva styaya n | su dugh hi ghta cuta |

i bhis sambhto rasa | brhma ev-a mtagu hi tam |

Yea, for the purifying Cosmic Wisdom, flows abundantly, exuding the principle of sacrifice, bringing us weal, spiritual substance stored by the sages, the nectar of immortality deposited among the Brahmins,

yena de v pa vitre a | tmna m pu nate sad |

tena sa hasra dhrea | pva mnya pu nantu m || The purifying flood (of wisdom) whereby the gods ever purify themselves, with that Wisdom in a thousand currents may the Mystic Fire purify us.

prjpa tya pa vitram | a todymagu hira mayam |

tena brahma vido va yam | ptam brahma punmahe | That which is offered to the Creator is pure; with an hundred precious efforts, may we strive to become Knowers-of-Brahman, may that Spiritual Wisdom purify us. (S.V. Part ii, book 5 Hymn 8)

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indra s sunt sa ha m puntu | soma s sva sty va ruas sa mcy |

ya mo rj prambhi puntu m | jtave d mo rjaya nty puntu || May Indra (The Mind) purify me with good polity, Soma (the Moon) with health, Varuna (The Cosmic Witness) with propriety, Yama the king (the Principle of Dharma) with restraint; and Agni (the Mystic Fire) with energy.

24. Rakoghna Sktam

ye de v pu ra sado gni netr rako haa s tena pntu | te no vantu tebhyo nama stebhya svh || Those devas that are situated in front of us; who are led by Agni, may they protect us; may they be gracious to us; salutations to them; all hail to them. ye de v da kia sado yama netr rako haa s tena pntu | te no vantu tebhyo nama stebhya svh || Those devas that are situated to the right of us; who are led by Yama, that slay the demons; may they protect us; may they be gracious to us; salutations to them; all hail to them. ye de v pact sada s savi tra netr rako haa s tena pntu | te no vantu tebhyo nama stebhya svh || Those devas that are situated behind us; who are led by Savitar, that slay the demons; may they protect us; may they be gracious to us; salutations to them; all hail to them. ye de v u ttara s sado varu a netr rako haa s tena pntu | te no vantu tebhyo nama stebhya svh || Those devas that are situated to the left of us; who are led by Varuna, that slay the demons; may they protect us; may they be gracious to us; salutations to them; all hail to them. ye dev u pari ado bha spati netr rako haa s tena pntu | te no vantu tebhyo nama stebhya svh || Those devas that are situated above us; who are led by Brhaspati, that slay the demons; may they protect us; may they be gracious to us; salutations to them; all hail to them. a gnaye rako ghne svh | ya mya rako ghne svh | sa vi tre ra ko ghne svh | varu ya rako ghne svh | bha spata ye rako ghne svh || All hail to Agni the destroyer of demons. All hail to Yama the destroyer of demons. All hail to Savitur the destroyer of demons. All hail to Varuna the destroyer of demons. All hail to the Most Worshipful Brhaspati the destroyer of demons. TS. 1;8;7 c-e ra ko hano valaga hano vaia vn ka nmdha ma hanta va la gam udhva pm

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i yanna samno ya asa mno nica kn e dha me na bhadra karomi yo na s

samno yo'sa mno'rathyati gya trea canda s 'va bho vala ga ki atra

bha dran tannau sa ha vi ra si sapatna h sa mra si bhrtvya h sva ra sya

bhimthi h vi va ra si vivsn ntnagu ha nt || I dig those which are of Vishnu, which slay the forces of Chaos, which neutralize the spell. Here do I cast out the spell which an equal or unequal has buried against us. Here do I overthrow him who equal or unequal is ill-disposed to us. The spell is overcome with the gayatri verse. What is here? Good. Let it be ours. You are the Ruler (Viraj,) slaying our rivals, You are the Ruler of all (Samraj) slaying our foes; you are the Self-ruler (Svaraj), slaying our enemies; you are the Ruler of the entire Universe (Vishvaraj) slayer of all destructive forces.

ra ko hano valaga hana prokmi vaia vn ra ko hano valaga hano 'va nymi

vaia vn yavo 'si yava yasmad dveo ya vay rth rakohano valagahano

'vastrunmi vaia vn ra ko hano valaga hano'bhiju homi vaia vn

ra ko hanau valaga hanv-upa dadmi vaiav ra ko hanau pari strmi

vaia v ra ko hanau valaga hanau vaia v bhannasi bhat grv bhatim

indrya vca vada || I sprinkle those which are of Vishnu; which slay the forces of Chaos, which neutralize the spell .I pour down those which are of Vishnu; which slay the forces of disharmony, which neutralize the spell. You are barley; bar from us foes, bar evil spirits. I bestrew those which are of Vishnu; which slay the negative influences, which neutralize the spell . I pour the libation over those which are of Vishnu; which slay the forces of disharmony, which neutralize the spell. I surround the two which are of Vishnu. which slay the forces of disharmony, which neutralize the spell. I bestrew the two which are of Vishnu., which slay the forces of disharmony and neutralize the spell. The two which are of Vishnu which slay the forces of disharmony and neutralize the spell. You are great, with a great pressing stone; call forth Indra with a great voice! (T.S.1;3;2.)

25. Svasti Sukta

(RV 5:51:11 15)

sva sti no mimtm a vin bhaga sva sti de vyadi tir ana rvaa |

sva sti p asu ro dadhtu na sva sti dyv pthiv su ce tun || May Bhaga and the Asvins grant us health and wealth, and Goddess Aditi and he whom none resist. The Asura Pusan grant us all prosperity, and Heaven and Earth most wise grant us happiness.

sva staye vyum upa bravmahai somagu sva sti bhuva nasya yaspati |

bha spatigu sarva gaagu sva staye sva staya di tyso bhavantu na || Let us solicit Vayu for prosperity, and Soma who is Lord of all the world for weal; For weal Brhaspati with all his company. May the Adityas bring us health and happiness.

vive de v no a dy sva staye vaivna ro vasu ra gnis sva staye |

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de v a vantvbhava s sva staye sva sti no ru dra ptvagu ha sa || Help us the Rbhus, the Divine Ones, for our good. May Rudra bless and keep us from calamity.

sva sti mi tr varu sva sti pa thye revati |

sva sti na indra cgnica sva sti no adite kdhi || Prosper us, Mitra, Varuna. O wealthy Pathya, prosper us. Indra and Agni, prosper us; prosper us you, O Aditi.

sva sti panthm anu carema sry candra masviva |

puna rdada t ghna t jna t sa ga memahi || Like Sun and Moon may we pursue in full prosperity our path, And meet with one who gives again, -who knows us well and slays us not.

26. Sarpa Suktam namo 'stu sa rpebhyo ye ke ca pthi vm anu |

ye a ntari ke ye di vi tebhya s sa rpebhyo nama || 1 || Homage to the dragons which are on the earth, the dragons in the atmosphere and in the sky to those adversaries homage. ye vo ro ca ne di vo ye v srya sya ra miu |

ye a psu sada skta tebhya s sa rpebhyo nama || 2 || Those that are in the vault of the sky, or those that are in the rays of the Sun, those whose seat is made in the waters; to those dragons obeisance. ye ia vo ytu dhnn ye v vana spatgu rau |

ye v va teu era te tebhya s sa rpebhyo nama || Those that are the missiles of sorcerers, of those that are among the trees, or those that lie in the wells; to those adversaries obeisance. TS. 4;2;8g

27. Vstu Sktam

(Rik Veda 7;54;1-3 & 55;1) vsto pate prati jnhysmn svve o a namvo bha v na |

yatvema he prati tanno juasva a no edhi dvi pade a catu pade || Acknowledge us O Guardian Spirit of the homestead: bring no disease, and give us happy entrance. Grant us that which we seek of you, and prosper our bipeds and quadrupeds.

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vsto pate a gmaysagu sad te sakmahi ravay gtu maty |

vaha keme u ta yoge va ra no yya pta sva stibhi s sad na || Through your dear fellowship that brings welfare, may we be victorious, O Guardian of the Dwelling! Protect our happiness in rest and labour. Preserve us evermore with blessings. vsto pate pra tara o edhi gobhi r ave bhirindo |

a jarsas te sa khye syma pi teva pu trn prati no juasva || Protector of the home, be our promoter; increase our wealth in cattle and steeds. O Indu. May we be ever-youthful in your friendship; be pleased in us as in his sons a father. amvah vto pata viv rpyvi an | sakh su eva edhi na || O Guardian of the Homestead who destroys all disease and manifests in manifold forms, be an auspicious friend to us.

28. Sanysa Sktam

na karma na pra jay dhane na tyge naike amta tvam nu a | pare a nka nihi ta guhy bi bhrja te yadyata yo vi anti || Not by work, not by progeny, not by wealth, they have attained immortality. It is by renunciation (of the fruits of action) alone that immortality is attained. That which the hermits attain is laid beyond the heavens; yet it shines brilliantly in the purified heart. ve dnta vi jna vini citrths sanysa yo gdyata ya uddha -sattv | te bra hma-lo ke tu parnta-kle parmtt pari mucyanti sarve || All those aspirants who strive for self-control, who have rigrously arrived at the conclusion taught by the Vedanta through direct knowledge, and who have attained purity of mind through the practice of the discipline of yoga and steadfastness in the knowledge of Brahman preceded by renunciation, get themselves released into the region of brahman at the dissolution of their final body. da hra vi ppa pa rame mabhta yat pu arka pu ram adhyasa gu ss stham | ta trpi da hra ga gana vioka s tasmi n yada ntas tad upsita vyam| In the citadel of the body there is the small sinless and pure lotus of the heart which is the residence of the Supreme Person. Further in the interior of this small area there is the sorrowless ether. This is to be meditated upon continually. yo veddau sva ra pro kto ve dnte ca pra tihi ta | tasya pra kti lna sya ya para s sa ma heva ra || He is the Supreme Lord who transcends the syllable Om which is uttered at the commencement of the recital of the Vedas, which is well established in the Upanishads and which alone remains after the final dissolution.

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29. Yama Sktam pa re yi vgusa pra vato ma hranu ba hubhya panthm anupaspanam | va iva sva tagu sa gama na jann ya magu rjnagu ha vi duvasya || 1. Offer oblations to Yama the son of Vivasvant the Knower, who was the first to pass away along mighty steeps and has founded the path for the many [who follow]. ya mo no gtu pra tha mo vi veda nai gavyti r-apabharta v u | yatr na prve pi tara pare yur-e n ja jn pa thy 3 'nusv || 2 || 2. Yama has found out the way for us; this pasture is not to be taken away. Whither our Ancestors have passed away, thither those who have been born since - each along their own path. mta l ka vyair ya mo agi robhi r bha spati r kva bhir vdhna | ygaca de v v vdhuryo ca de vn svhnye sva dhaynye ma danti ||3 || 3. Matali having grown strong with Kavyas, Yama with the Angirases, Brhaspati with the Rkvans, whom the gods have nourished and who have nourished the gods, some rejoice in the mantra " Svaha", others in the offering to the dead. i mam ya ma prasta ram hi sdgi robhi pi tbhi savidna | tv mantr kavia st va hantve n rjan ha vi mdayasva || 4 || 4. Upon this strewn grass O Yama pray be seated, joining the Angirases, the Ancestors. Let the mantras revealed by the seers bring you here. Do thou O King rejoice in this oblation. agi robhi r ga hi ya jiye bhi r yama vairpair i ha mdayasva | viva svantagu huve ya pi t te 'smin ya je ba rhiy ni adya || 5 || 5. Come here with the adorable Angirases; O Yama, along with the sons of Virupa rejoice here. I Invoke Vivasvant who is your father, let him too rejoice having sat himself down on the strew at this sacrifice. agi raso na pi taro nava gv atha rvo bhga vas so mysa | te va yagu su ma tau ya jiynm api bha dre sau mana se syma || 6 || 6. The Angirases are our ancestors, as are the Atharvans and the Soma-loving Bhrgus; we desire to abide in the favour and the good graces of those adorable ones. prehi prehi pa thibhi prvyebhi r yatr na prve pi tara pare yu | u bh rjn sva dhay mada nt ya ma pa yasi varu a ca de vam || 7 || 7. Go forth! Go forth! by those ancient paths on which our fathers of old passed away. You shall see both kings rejoicing in the offering to the dead; Yama and Varuna the god.

sa ga cchasva pi tbhi s sa ya mene -prtena para me vyo man | hi tvyvadya puna ras ta mehi sa ga cchasva ta nv su varc || 8 || 8. Unite with the manes, unite with Yama, enjoy the reward of your sacrifices and good deeds in the highest heaven. Leaving the gross physical body behind go back to your spiritual home; unite with your spiritual body, full of vigour.

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ape ta vta vica sarpa tto 'sm e ta pi taro lo kam a kran | aho bhir a dbhir a ktubhi r vya ktam yamo da dty-ava snam asmai || 9 || 9. Begone! O troublesome elementals, disperse! slink off from here! for him the fathers have prepared this place. Yama gives him a resting-place distinguished by days and waters and by nights. ati drava srameyau vnau catur-a kau abalau sdhun pa th | ath pi tn su vi datrgu upe hi ya mena ye sa dha mda mada nti || 10 || 10. Run by a good path past the two eyed sons of Sarama, the four-eyed brindled guard-dogs; then approach the bountiful manes who rejoice at the same feast as Yama. yau te vnau yama rakitrau catur-a kau pa thi -rak ncaka sau | tbhym ena pari -dehi rjan sva sti csm anamva ca dhehi || 11 || 11. Give his passage past those two four-eyed dogs that guard the path and observe the actions of mankind; bestow on him wealth O King, well-being and health too bestow. u ra sva su tp udamba lau ya masya dtau ca rato jangu anu | tv a smabhya daye sryya puna r dtm asu ma dyeha bha dram || 12 || 12. Broad-nosed and takers-of-life these two dogs, messengers of Yama wander among mankind; may these two give us back here to-day auspicious life that we may see the sun. ya mya somagu sunuta ya mya juhut havi | ya magu ha ya jo ga cchaty-a gni-dto a rakta || 13 || 13. For Yama extract the soma juice, to Yama offer the oblation into the sacred fire; to Yama goes this sacrifice well-prepared with Agni as it's messenger. ya mya ghtava d ha vir ju hota pra ca tihat | sano de vev ya mad drgham yu pra jvase || 14 || 14. To Yama offer the oblations soaked in ghee, and step forth; may he guide us to the Shining Ones that we may live a long life. ya mya madhu matama gu rje ha vya ju hotana | ida nama i bhya prva jebhya prve bhya pathi -kdbhya || 15 || 15. To Yama the King offer the sweet oblation, We pay our obeisance to the ancient seers who taught us of the path. tri-ka drukebhi patati au r-vreka m idbhat | tri ub gya tr chandgu si sarv t ya ma hi t || 16 || 16. The oblation flies through the three soma vessels, the six realms, the one great world, travels by means of the tristubh, gayatri and the other metres, and then finally reaches Yama. Rik Veda X;14

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30. Trisupara Mantri brahma m etu mm | madhu m etu mm | brahmam e va madhumetu mm | yste soma pra j va thso'bhi so a ham | duva pna han du ruaha | yste soma prgass st-ju homi |

May the Supreme reach me. May the blissful reach me. May the Supreme alone that is blissful reach me. O Lord, being one among your creatures I am your child. Suppress the dreary dream of empirical existence that I experience. For that I offer myself as an oblation into You. O Lord, the vital and mental powers you have kept in me.

trisu para m aycita brhma ya dadyt | bra hma ha ty v e te ghna nti | ye brhm as trisu para paha nti | te soma prpnu vanti | sa ha srt pa kti puna nti | o ||

One may impart the Trisuparna to a brahmana unsolicited. Those brahmanas who recite the Trisuparna indeed destroy even the sin of brahminicide. They attain to the fruit of the performance of the Soma sacrifice. They purify all those who sit in a row of a thousand (while at dinner) and attain union with the Absolute.

brahma me dhay | madhu me dhay | brahma m e va ma dhu me dhay |

That Brahman is attained through the power of intelligence. That Bliss is attained through the power of intelligence. The Bliss which is indeed Brahman is attained through the power of intelligence.

a dy no deva savita pra jva tsv saubha gam | par du vapniyagu suva || vivni deva savitar duri tni par suva | yad bha dra tanna su va || (R.V. 5:82:4-5)

Send us this day O Savitar, prosperity with progeny, drive from us the nightmare. O God Savitar, drive away from us all sorrows and misfortune, and send us all that is for our good.

madhu vt tya te madhu karanti sindha va |

mdhvrnas-sa ntvoa dh || madhu nakta u toasi madhu ma t prthi va gu raja |

madhu dyaur a stu nah pi t || madhu mnno vana spati r madhu mgu astu srya |

mdhvr gvo bhavantu || RV.1.90.6 TS.4.2.9.7 To the pious the winds blow sweet, the streams are sweet; be sweet to us the plants. Sweet is the night, and sweet at dawn the air of the earth, sweet be the sky our father. Sweet to us be the Lord of the forest, sweet the sun, sweet be the cows to us.

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ya i ma trisu para m aycita brhma ya dadyt |

bhru a ha ty v e te ghna nti |

ye brhma s trisu para paha nti |

te soma prpnu vanti | sa ha srt pa kti puna nti | o || One may impart the Trisuparna to a brahmana unsolicited. Those brahmanas who recite the Trisuparna indeed destroy even the sin of feticide. They attain to the fruit of the performance of the Soma sacrifice. They purify all those who sit in a row of a thousand (while at dinner) and attain union with the Absolute.

brahma me dhav | madhu me dhav |

brahma m e va madhu me dhav | That Brahman is attained by one who has been prepared through the performance of sacrifice. That Bliss is attained by one who has been prepared through the performance of sacrifice. . The Bliss which is indeed Brahman is attained by one who has been prepared through the performance of sacrifice.

bra hm de vn pada v ka vnm i r vipr mahi o mgm |

ye no gdhrgm svadhi ti r vanngm soma pa vitra m atye ti rebhan |

Brahma of the gods, leader of poets, Sage of seers, bull of wild beasts. Eagle of vultures, axe of the forests, Soma goes over the seive singing. (Taittiriya Samhita 3;4;11d)

ha gua u ciad vasu r antarikasad hot vedi ad ati thir duroa sat | nad va ra sad ta sad vyo ma sad a bj go j ta j a dri j ta bhat || That which is the sun in the clear sky, is the Vsu (air that moves) in the mid-region, is the fire that dwells in the altar, and in the domestic hearth as the guest, is the fire that shines in humans and in the gods, as the Self, is the fire that is consecrated in sacrifice, is dwelling in the sky as air, is born in the ocean as the submarine heat, is born in the rays of the sun, is the fire that is directly seen as the luminary, and is born on the mountain as the rising sun that is the Supreme Truth, the Reality underlying all.

ce tv ru ce tv samit sra vanti sa rito na dhen |

a ntar hd mana s pyamn | gh tasya dhr a bhickami | I pile fuel on the consecrated fire with a view to aquire the Vedas necessary for your worship, meditating on you in the form of the Rigveda. The unbroken flow of ghee offered into the sacred fire flow like rivers. By this I kindle the splendour of the holy fire.

hi ra yayo veta so madhya sm | tasmin th supa ro ma dhu kt ku ly bhaja nnste madhu de vatbhya | tasysate hara yas sa pta tre sva dhm duhn a mta sya dhrm || In the havaniya fire, amidst those streams of ghee being oblated, abides the rich and splendid Suprem Being magnified by the Trisuparna, who dwells in the nest of the bodies of created beings, who confers bliss on beings according to their merit, who shares the ambrosial oblations with the gods. Close to Him are seated the 7 sages who destroy sins continuously puring sweet oblations for the gods.

ya i da trisu para m aycita brhma ya dadyt |

vra ha ty v e te ghna nti | ye brhma s trisu para paha nti |

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te soma prpnu vanti |

sa ha srt pa kti puna nti | o || One may impart the Trisuparna to a brahmana unsolicited. Those brahmanas who recite the Tri