Vayu Hymns
The God of Wind and Air, the breath of the cosmos, often paired with Indra and noted for his swift movement.
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Hymn 1.2
Addressed to: Vayu, Indra and Vayu, Mitra and Varuna
Rishi: Madhucchandas
Here, worshippers call upon Vayu, the wind god, to enjoy their Soma offerings and hear their pleas. The hymn then expands to invite Indra and Vayu together, before addressing Mitra and Varuna, invoking their cosmic order and wisdom to grant powerful strength.
Hymn 1.134
Addressed to: Vayu
Rishi: Parucchepa
This hymn is a welcoming invitation to Vayu, the swift wind god, urging him to arrive on his fast steeds to drink the Soma. It paints a picture of his dynamic energy, bringing forth dawns and Maruts, and protecting his devotees through divine law.
Hymn 1.135
Addressed to: Vayu or Indra and Vayu
Rishi: Parucchepa
An earnest invitation to Vayu (often with Indra) to a feast where sacred Soma is prepared. Worshippers eagerly await his arrival with his powerful teams, seeking his protection and joy as he partakes in the offerings, ensuring prosperity and vitality.
Hymn 4.46
Addressed to: Vayu or Indra and Vayu
Rishi: Vamadeva Gautama
A short, direct hymn primarily inviting Vayu, the wind god, and sometimes Indra alongside him, to drink the offered Soma. It emphasizes Vayu's precedence and swiftness, urging him to come with his aids and teams of horses to partake in the sacred pressed juice.
Hymn 4.47
Addressed to: Vayu or Indra and Vayu
Rishi: Vamadeva Gautama
This hymn implores Vayu and the dual deity Indra-Vayu to swiftly arrive on their chariots to drink the Soma. It highlights their great strength, swift teams, and their deservingness of the offerings, asking them to turn their powerful aid towards the worshipper.
Hymn 4.48
Addressed to: Vayu
Rishi: Vamadeva Gautama
An insistent call to Vayu, repeated throughout, urging him to come on his radiant chariot to taste the pressed Soma. The hymn emphasizes his power to remove curses and his vast number of swift, mentally yoked horses, underscoring his vital role in the sacrifice.
Hymn 7.90
Addressed to: Vayu or Indra and Vayu
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
This hymn first invites Vayu, the wind god, to partake in Soma, promising wealth and strong sons. It then expands to Indra-Vayu, celebrating their combined power and the rising dawns. The Vasishthas call upon them for prosperity, abundant resources, and decisive victory in battles.
Hymn 7.91
Addressed to: Vayu or Indra and Vayu
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
This hymn earnestly invokes Indra and Vayu, recalling how ancient gods helped them and asking for continued protection and prosperity. The Vasishtha sages invite the two powerful deities to drink Soma, seeking their strength and favor for abundant wealth and well-being.
Hymn 7.92
Addressed to: Vayu
Rishi: Vasishtha Maitravaruni
A direct and fervent invitation to Vayu, the god of wind, to join the sacrifice with his divine teams and drink Soma. The hymn asks Vayu to bestow abundant wealth, a heroic son, and successful conquest over enemies, ensuring protection and blessings.
Hymn 8.26
Addressed to: Asvins and Vayu
Rishi: Vyasva
This hymn first calls upon the Ashvins for swift aid, wealth, and protection against foes, celebrating their universal movement. It then shifts to Vayu, the wind god, inviting him to drink Soma and seeking his wisdom, strength, and abundant blessings for the community.
Hymn 10.186
Addressed to: Vayu
Rishi: Others
An intimate plea to Vata, the wind god, who is revered as father, brother, and friend. The hymn asks Vata to bring healing, prolong life, and bestow the essence of immortality from his hidden treasures, ensuring a vibrant and extended existence for the worshipper.