Adityas Hymns

8 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 1, 2, 7, 8

A collective group of celestial deities, the sons of Aditi, who are guardians of the cosmic and moral order (*Ṛtá*).

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Hymn 1.41

Stanzas: 9

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Kanva

This hymn extols the powerful protection offered by the divine kings Varuna, Mitra, and Aryaman. Those they guard are safe from harm, prosper, and find their paths cleared of troubles, if they follow truth and devotion. It's a testament to divine guardianship.

Hymn 2.27

Stanzas: 17

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Gritsamada Saunahotra

Addressing the mighty Adityas—Mitra, Aryaman, Varuna, and their kin—this hymn seeks their divine favor and protection. Reverently acknowledging their wisdom, truthfulness, and role in upholding cosmic order, the worshipper pleads for guidance through dangers, forgiveness for sins, and a long life under their watchful, all-seeing eyes.

Hymn 7.51

Stanzas: 3

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni

This hymn is a heartfelt appeal to the Adityas and other powerful deities like Indra and Agni. It asks for their ultimate protection, success in life, and freedom from sin, while inviting them to partake in the sacrifice and bless the worshippers.

Hymn 7.52

Stanzas: 3

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni

A prayer to the Adityas, Vasus, and the primordial Heaven and Earth, seeking liberation from flaws and divine favor. The worshipper hopes for protection for family, freedom from others' sins, and connection to the vast, generous divine parents.

Hymn 7.66

Stanzas: 19

Addressed to: Mitra-Varuna, the Adityas and Surya

Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni

This expansive hymn reveres Mitra, Varuna, and Aryaman, along with other cosmic deities, as upholders of order and 'fathers' of wisdom. It celebrates the rising Sun and the establishment of time and sacrifice by these divine kings, asking for well-being, protection, and a long life, culminating in an invitation to drink Soma.

Hymn 8.18

Stanzas: 22

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Sons of Kanva

This hymn is a comprehensive prayer to the Adityas and other benevolent gods for protection, well-being, and long life. It seeks their grace to ward off all forms of harm, sickness, and sin, and to ensure prosperity.

Hymn 8.47

Stanzas: 18

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Virupa, Vasa, Others

This hymn earnestly invokes Varuna, Mitra, and the Adityas for pervasive protection, seeking shelter from harm and evil like birds under wings. It implores these gods to grant life, wealth, and to turn away all misfortunes, including bad dreams, transferring them to the mythical Trita Āptya.

Hymn 8.67

Stanzas: 21

Addressed to: Adityas

Rishi: Priyamedha, Others

This hymn is a comprehensive plea to the Adityas—Mitra, Varuna, Aryaman, and Mother Aditi—for gracious help and protection. It seeks their aid against adversity, destructive weapons, and enemies, asking for release from bonds, cleansing from sin, and the preservation of children and lineage.