Rivers Hymns

2 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 3, 10

Rivers in the Rigveda are more than watercourses — they are goddesses, mothers, and givers of prosperity. These hymns celebrate their strength, beauty, and the life-giving flow that connects lands, people, and gods.

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Hymn 3.33

Stanzas: 13

Addressed to: Visvamitra and the Rivers

Rishi: Vishvamitra Gathina

Two mighty rivers, Vipāś and Śutudrī, rush like mares towards the ocean, their confluence celebrated as maternal. The poet humbly asks them to pause for his passage, recalling how Indra cleared their path from Vritra, highlighting divine power in nature.

Hymn 10.75

Stanzas: 9

Addressed to: The Rivers

This hymn lyrically celebrates the majestic Sindhu (Indus) River, proclaiming its immense power and beauty. It vividly describes the roaring confluence of numerous tributaries, likening the Sindhu to a warrior king leading its waters. Rich in horses, wealth, and adornments, it's a vibrant ode to life-giving rivers.