Devapi's Prayer for Rain Hymns

1 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 10

Devapi’s hymn is a plea for rain and renewal. It reflects the power of prayer to restore harmony between nature and people, showing the priestly role as one who calls forth balance from the heavens.

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Hymn 10.98

Stanzas: 12

Addressed to: Devapi's Prayer for Rain

Rishi: Others

This hymn recounts a powerful rain-winning ritual performed by the sage Devapi for King Shantanu. Invoking Brihaspati and other gods, Devapi, as the Hotar priest, successfully releases the celestial waters from the highest ocean. It demonstrates the efficacy of sacrifice to influence cosmic phenomena and bring abundance.