Parjanya Hymns
The God of Rain, thunder, and fertilization, whose domain is the generation of life and growth.
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Hymn 5.83
Addressed to: Parjanya
Rishi: Atri Bhauma
Here, the mighty Parjanya, god of rain and thunder, is celebrated as both a life-giver and a fearsome force. He's depicted as a roaring bull who impregnates the earth, brings forth plants and food, yet also strikes down the wicked. The hymn vividly captures the drama and power of a thunderstorm, pleading for blessings and protection.
Hymn 7.101
Addressed to: Parjanya
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
This hymn praises Parjanya, the rain god, as the profound source of speech, waters, and all creation. It invokes him for triple shelter, well-being, and fertile rains, recognizing his deep connection to cosmic order and life's interconnected cycles of birth and sustenance.
Hymn 7.102
Addressed to: Parjanya
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
A concise ode to Parjanya, the sky-born rain god, who bestows abundance. The hymn praises him as the life-giver, creating all embryos from plants to humans, and appeals for continuous sustenance and fertile pastures through heartfelt offerings.