Brihaspati Hymns
The celestial priest and counselor of the gods, who personifies piety and the power of devotion and speech.
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Hymn 1.190
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Agastya
Celebrating Brihaspati, this hymn praises the powerful and wise god whose voice delights gods and humans alike. It describes hymns flowing to him like streams, and asks him, the establisher of vast spaces, to grant strength and prosperity.
Hymn 4.49
Addressed to: Indra and Brihaspati
Rishi: Vamadeva Gautama
A series of concise invocations to Indra and Bṛihaspati, presenting them with Soma and praise. The hymn directly asks these powerful deities to come to the worshipper's house, enjoy the offerings, and bestow abundant wealth, including horses, in return for their devotion.
Hymn 4.50
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Vamadeva Gautama
This hymn magnificently praises Bṛihaspati, the divine priest and sage, for establishing cosmic order, dispelling darkness, and releasing life-giving forces. It seeks his protection, progeny, and wealth, emphasizing that kings who honor him are divinely safeguarded. The hymn concludes with a joint appeal to Indra and Bṛihaspati for riches and victory.
Hymn 6.73
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Bharadvaja Barhaspatya
Praise rises to Brhaspati, the first-born upholder of cosmic order and wise priest of the gods. This powerful, roaring deity creates space, demolishes obstacles, and conquers enemies. He's celebrated for his irresistible brilliance in battle, granting riches and victory.
Hymn 7.97
Addressed to: Indra and Brihaspati
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
This hymn extols Brihaspati, the wise priestly deity, inviting him to the sacrifice to grant wealth, heroic strength, and protection. It praises his greatness and purity, asking him and Indra to destroy godless foes and make prayers effective for the worshipper.
Hymn 10.67
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Ayasya
This vivid hymn celebrates the heroic cosmic deeds of Brhaspati, who, aided by the Angirasas, breaks open primordial enclosures of darkness. He releases the life-giving cows, light, and waters, echoing Indra's own triumphs over figures like Vala and Ahi to establish order.
Hymn 10.68
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Ayasya
This hymn vividly details Brihaspati's cosmic feats, portraying him as the liberator of light and wealth. Like a cosmic force, he scatters cows from mountains, drives away darkness, and breaks open primordial rocks, establishing the cycles of day and night and showering humanity with prosperity.
Hymn 10.182
Addressed to: Brihaspati
Rishi: Others
Here, ancient worshippers call upon Brihaspati, Narashamsa, and a fiercely radiant protector to shield them from all dangers and ill-will. The hymn implores these divine forces to cast out malice, destroy demons, and ensure profound peace and well-being for the sacrificer.