Krishna Hymns
A seer from the Angiras lineage, credited with Rigveda Mandala 10 (hymn 42). He is distinct from the later deity Krishna and is known for his praise of Indra.
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Hymn 8.80
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn is a confident and earnest appeal to Indra for his unwavering protection and leadership. The worshipper seeks Indra's assistance in overcoming challenges, making their "chariot" foremost, and securing victory and renown. It emphasizes Indra's role as a mighty fortress and provider of auspicious outcomes.
Hymn 8.81
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn hails the mighty Indra, celebrating his immense power, wealth, and unstoppable generosity. Worshippers urgently call on him to arrive, grasp rich spoils, and bestow abundant boons upon them, confident in his readiness to help and his unmatched strength.
Hymn 8.82
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn is a fervent invitation to Indra, the Vritra-slayer, urging him to approach quickly and partake in potent Soma offerings. Worshippers emphasize his accustomed delight in the strengthening sweetness, hoping he will drink deeply and find complete satisfaction, even referencing Soma brought by a hawk.
Hymn 8.83
Addressed to: All the Gods
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn broadly invokes a pantheon of gods—including Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, Indra, Vishnu, Maruts, and Ashvins—seeking their great protection and aid. It’s a plea for auspicious wealth and safe passage through dangers, emphasizing unity and a shared divine lineage for prosperity.
Hymn 8.84
Addressed to: Agni
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn warmly praises Agni as a dearest guest, a wise sage established among mortals. Worshippers seek his protection for their families and gifts, asking how best to earn his favor. It emphasizes Agni's role in granting good dwellings and abundant wealth through hymns and offerings.
Hymn 8.85
Addressed to: Asvins
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn is a rhythmic, insistent call to the Ashvins (Nasatyas), repeatedly inviting them to drink the sweet Soma juice. The sage Krishṇa invokes the twin deities for strength, wealth, and inviolable shelter, urging them to arrive on their distinctive chariot.
Hymn 8.86
Addressed to: Asvins
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn praises the Ashvins as wondrous healers and givers of wisdom, with the worshipper Vishvaka calling upon them for friendship and release from distress. It broadens to seek protection from a hero and acknowledges the divine Savitr's work through cosmic order (rta), which conquers even fierce warriors.
Hymn 8.87
Addressed to: Asvins
Rishi: Others, Ekadyu, Krishna
This hymn glorifies the Ashvins, inviting them with fervor to drink Soma (gharmam) and sit on the sacred grass. The Priyamedhas invoke these wondrous, order-upholding deities, asking them to come swiftly on their horses and grant protection and blessings in the human dwelling.
Hymn 10.42
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Krishna
This hymn ardently invokes Indra, asking him for wealth, protection, and victory over enemies. The worshipper promises dedicated Soma offerings, urging Indra to respond like a passionate lover or a full vessel, bringing fortune and power to his allies and helping them conquer all misfortune.
Hymn 10.43
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Krishna
This hymn praises Indra's immense power and generosity, with hymns flowing to him like wives to a husband. He's celebrated as the ruler of wealth, vanquisher of foes, and the one who won the Sun and brought light. The worshipper seeks his protection from misery, also invoking Brihaspati for aid.
Hymn 10.44
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Krishna
This hymn welcomes Indra to the sacrifice, celebrating his triumphant power and urging him to drink Soma to increase his might. It describes his firm chariot, cosmic role in stabilizing the world, and thunderbolt for crushing foes. The singer asks for treasures and protection from all harm, aided by Brihaspati.