Manu Vaivasvata Hymns
The progenitor of humankind in the current cycle (Manvantara), son of Vivasvat (the Sun). He is credited with seeing one hymn in Rigveda Mandala 8 (hymn 27) and is central to later Hindu law and cosmology (Manusmriti).
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Hymn 8.27
Addressed to: All the Gods
Rishi: Manu Vaivasvata
A broad invocation to a host of gods—including Agni, Maruts, Adityas, and Indra—seeking their collective protection, help, and sustenance. It emphasizes the rewards of sacrifice and adherence to divine law, ensuring prosperity, offspring, and smooth paths for the worshiper.
Hymn 8.28
Addressed to: All the Gods
Rishi: Manu Vaivasvata
This brief, solemn hymn acknowledges the ancient assembly of thirty-three gods, including Varuna, Mitra, and Agnis. It declares their omnipresent guardianship from all directions and affirms their unchallengeable power, stating that their divine will is absolute.
Hymn 8.29
Addressed to: All the Gods
Rishi: Manu Vaivasvata
A poetic series of terse descriptions, this hymn sketches the distinct powers and attributes of various deities without naming them directly. It highlights diverse divine actions—from adornment and wielding thunderbolts to taking cosmic strides—offering an evocative glimpse into the pantheon's functions.
Hymn 8.30
Addressed to: All the Gods
Rishi: Manu Vaivasvata
Addressing all gods, this hymn declares their universal greatness and power. It humbly petitions them for protection, help, and guidance, urging them to keep the worshipers on their ancestral paths and to ensure the well-being and prosperity of their cattle and horses.
Hymn 8.31
Addressed to: Praise of the Sacrificer and His Wife
Rishi: Manu Vaivasvata
This hymn celebrates the power of worship, affirming that those who offer Soma and sacrifices gain Indra's protection, abundance, and victory over foes. It also seeks blessings from a host of other deities, ensuring welfare and easy cosmic paths for the devout.