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ऋग्वेद

Rig Veda

मण्डल ३

Mandal 3

The texts invoke Agni, the divine fire born of water and friction, to act as the messenger between heaven and earth. Worshippers offer oblations of butter and fuel to awaken his favor, seeking his role in conveying sacrifices to the gods and granting wealth, protection, and descendants. Agni is described as omniscient and radiant, sanctifying rites while protecting the pious from enemies such as rākṣasas. The Kuśika race and other groups praise him to secure prosperity, health, and the presence of deities like Mitra and Varuṇa.

Indra is invoked as the mighty slayer of Vṛtra and leader of the Maruts. He is asked to drink Soma, descend in his chariot, and destroy foes, thereby bestowing abundant food, victory, and riches. The passages recount his mythic feats, including rescuing cattle and opening the waters, while urging him to uphold cosmic order. The texts also outline specific inheritance rules, favoring sons over daughters and directing a sonless father to refer to his grandson or son-in-law. Additionally, the verses describe the Vipās and Śutudri rivers lowering their levels for Viśvāmitra’s crossing. Dawn alerts worshippers to perform rites, praying Agni, the ancient progenitors, and the sun to cause no harm. The universal sovereign moves through directions, entering young herbs to cause fruit, while the permanent operations of the gods remain uninterrupted by deceptive forces.

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Chapters

सूक्त १

Sukta 1

23 verses

सूक्त २

Sukta 2

15 verses

सूक्त ३

Sukta 3

11 verses

सूक्त ४

Sukta 4

11 verses

सूक्त ५

Sukta 5

11 verses

सूक्त ६

Sukta 6

11 verses

सूक्त ७

Sukta 7

11 verses

सूक्त ८

Sukta 8

11 verses

सूक्त ९

Sukta 9

9 verses

सूक्त १०

Sukta 10

9 verses

सूक्त ११

Sukta 11

9 verses

सूक्त १२

Sukta 12

9 verses

सूक्त १३

Sukta 13

7 verses

सूक्त १४

Sukta 14

7 verses

सूक्त १५

Sukta 15

7 verses

सूक्त १६

Sukta 16

6 verses

सूक्त १७

Sukta 17

5 verses

सूक्त १८

Sukta 18

5 verses

सूक्त १९

Sukta 19

5 verses

सूक्त २०

Sukta 20

5 verses

सूक्त २१

Sukta 21

5 verses

सूक्त २२

Sukta 22

5 verses

सूक्त २३

Sukta 23

5 verses

सूक्त २४

Sukta 24

5 verses

सूक्त २५

Sukta 25

5 verses

सूक्त २६

Sukta 26

9 verses

सूक्त २७

Sukta 27

15 verses

सूक्त २८

Sukta 28

6 verses

सूक्त २९

Sukta 29

16 verses

सूक्त ३०

Sukta 30

22 verses

सूक्त ३१

Sukta 31

22 verses

सूक्त ३२

Sukta 32

17 verses

सूक्त ३३

Sukta 33

13 verses

सूक्त ३४

Sukta 34

11 verses

सूक्त ३५

Sukta 35

11 verses

सूक्त ३६

Sukta 36

11 verses

सूक्त ३७

Sukta 37

11 verses

सूक्त ३८

Sukta 38

10 verses

सूक्त ३९

Sukta 39

9 verses

सूक्त ४०

Sukta 40

9 verses

सूक्त ४१

Sukta 41

9 verses

सूक्त ४२

Sukta 42

9 verses

सूक्त ४३

Sukta 43

8 verses

सूक्त ४४

Sukta 44

5 verses

सूक्त ४५

Sukta 45

5 verses

सूक्त ४६

Sukta 46

5 verses

सूक्त ४७

Sukta 47

5 verses

सूक्त ४८

Sukta 48

5 verses

सूक्त ४९

Sukta 49

5 verses

सूक्त ५०

Sukta 50

5 verses

सूक्त ५१

Sukta 51

12 verses

सूक्त ५२

Sukta 52

8 verses

सूक्त ५३

Sukta 53

24 verses

सूक्त ५४

Sukta 54

22 verses

सूक्त ५५

Sukta 55

22 verses

सूक्त ५६

Sukta 56

8 verses

सूक्त ५७

Sukta 57

6 verses

सूक्त ५८

Sukta 58

9 verses

सूक्त ५९

Sukta 59

9 verses

सूक्त ६०

Sukta 60

7 verses

सूक्त ६१

Sukta 61

7 verses

सूक्त ६२

Sukta 62

18 verses