Thanksgiving Hymns

2 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 8

These hymns express gratitude for divine help and blessings received. They show the early spirit of thankfulness — recognizing success, safety, and prosperity as gifts of the gods.

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Hymn 8.55

Stanzas: 5

Addressed to: Thanksgiving

Beyond a brief nod to Indra’s might, this hymn paints a vivid picture of immense material wealth. It describes a lavish array of hundreds of bulls, poles, dogs, hides, and especially swift, dark mares, reflecting a state of great abundance and prosperity for the blessed Kāṇvāyanas.

Hymn 8.56

Stanzas: 5

Addressed to: Thanksgiving

This hymn details an extraordinary bounty, praising the "wolf-like" Pautakrata for bestowing ten thousand units of wealth, hundreds of asses, wool-bearing animals, and slaves. It celebrates a human patron's immense generosity, concluding with a brief, radiant image of Agni.