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Rig Veda - Mandala 1
1. Rishi: Madhuchanda Vaishvamitra (RV 1.1 - 1.11):
1.1. Agni: Agni is the priest who invokes the other Devas in the Yagna (
Purohita,
Rtvija and
Hota). Agni is far-sighted with wisdom (
Kavikratu). Agni is an embodiment of truth (
Satya). Agni is the protector of Rita (
Gopaam Rtasya).
1.2. Vayu:
• Indra-Vayu:
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Mitra-Varuna: Mitra has the dexterity to purify (
Puuta-Dakssa). Varuna is the destroyer of foes (
Rishaa-Dasa). They help to obtain an intelligence which is like the clarified butter (
Dhiyam Ghrtaaciim Saadhantaa). Mitra-Varuna presides over Rita. They enhance the Rita (
Rtaa-Vrdhau). They give the touch of the Rita (
Rta-Sprshaa). Since they encompass the whole Cosmic Order, they have spacious dwellings (
Urukssaya).
1.3. Ashvins: The Ashvins have swift hands (
Dravat-Paannii). They bring welfare to all (
Shubhas-Patii). And they have many hands (
Puru-Bhujaa). They have done many wonderful deeds (
Puru-Damsasaa). They are called
Dasraa (destroyer of foes) and
Na-Asatyaa (in whom no untruth exist).
• Indra:
•
Vishvedevas: The Vishvedevas support the cultivators (
Carssannii-Dhrta). They are generous givers (
Daashvaamsah). They are the givers of rain (
Aptura). They do not fail (
Asridha). They have all-pervading intelligence (
Ehimaayaasa). And they are free from malice (
Adruha)
•
Sarasvati: Sarasvati is the purifier of our minds (
Paavakaa). Sarasvati is a repository of Intelligence (
Dhiyaa-Vasu). Sarasvati inspires the sense of Rita or Truth within us (
Codayitrii Suunrtaanaam). Sarasvati awakens the sense of Righteousness within us (
Cetanti Sumatinaam). Sarasvati is like the great waters (
Maho Arnnah). Sarasvati awakens through intellect (
Pracetayati Ketunaa). Sarasvati illumines the universal understanding (
Dhiyo Vishvaa Viraajati).
1.4. Indra: Indra is the drinker of Soma (
Somapaah). After drinking the Soma juice, Indra becomes the slayer of Vrtras (
Asya Piitvaa Shatakrato Ghano Vrtraannaam-Abhavah).
1.5. Indra: For drinking the Soma juice Indra assumes an augmented form (
Tvam Sutasya Piitaye Sadyo Vrddho Ajaayathaah). The perfomer of the Yagna earnestly prays that the Soma juice may enter Indra and awaken him (
Aa Vishantu Somaasa; Sham Te Santu Pracetase). The performer of the Yagna earnestly prays that the Vedic mantras make Indra grow (
Tvaam Stomaa Aviivrdhan; Tvaam-Ukthaa Aviivrdhan).
1.6. Indra: Yoking the early morning Sun to the chariot, Indra is coming (
Yun.jati Bradhnam Arussam Carantam). Those who are without Intelligence, make them Intelligent (
Ketum Krnnvan Aketave). Those who are without Beauty, make them Beautiful (
Pesho Maryaa Apeshase).
• Marudgana
1.7. Indra: Indra is the bearer of Vajra (
Indro Vajrii Hirannyayah). Indra rendered long-range visibility (
Indro Diirghaaya Cakssasa); by placing the Sun in the sky (
Aa Suuryam Rohayad Divi); and dispelled the darkness completely (
Vi Gobhih Adrim Airayat). O Indra, you are showerer of rains (
Vrssan). Please remove these clouds (
Amum Carum Apa Vrdhi).
1.8. Indra: O Indra, we are protected by you (
Indra Tvaa Uutaasa); and therefore we bear the hard Vajra (
Vayam Vajram Ghanaa Dadiimahi); and become victorious against the opponents (
(Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah). The abdomen of Indra spreads like the ocean (
Samudra Iva Pinvate); after drinking the Soma juice (
Yah Kukssi Somapaatamah).
1.9. Indra: Indra performs deeds which encompasses the whole world (
Cakrim Vishvaani Cakraye). Indra knows all and are connected with all (
Vishva-Carssanne). Inspire us O Indra, to attain vigour (
Vaajavat Prthu), wealth (
Dyumnam) and glory (
Shravo Brhat) which is vast and channeled in thousand ways towards universal good (
Sahasra-Saatamam).
1.10. Indra: Come to our Yagna with Indra, O Brahma and Vasu (
Brahma Ca No Vaso Sa-Ce[a-I]ndra), and make the Yagna grow (
Yajnyam Ca Vardhaya). May these Hymns pervade universally (
Gira Imaa Bhavantu Vishvatah). May your life of Wisdom become our lives of wisdom (
Vrddha Aayum Anu Vrddhayah). May your Joy become our joys (
Jussttaa Bhavantu Jussttayah).
1.11. Indra: The hymns expanded Indra like an expansive ocean (
Indram Vishvaa Aviivrdhant-Samudra-Vyacasam Girah). The power which breaks the abode of the Asuras was born (
Puraam Bhinduh Ajaayata). Indra broke open the mountain cave of Asura Vala which hid the light and made the Devas fearless (
Tvam Valasya Gomato-[A]pa-Avar-Adrivo Bilam). Indra by supernatural powers destroyed Asura Shushna (
Maayaabhir-Indra Maayinam Tvam Shussnnam-Ava-Atirah).
2. Rishi: Medhatithi Kanva (RV 1.12 - 1.23):
Vedic Vision of Nature:
- Introduction:
- Summary
- Relevance
- The three outer Dimensions (Education, Environment and Economy)
- The three inner Dimensions (Vedic Vision as Heart, Science as Head and Technology as Hand)
- The Goal (Unifying the outer Dimensions with the help of the inner Dimensions)
- Core Concepts:
- Rishis (Seers of Vedic Mantras)
- Rita (Cosmic Order)
- Devas (Divine forces upholding Rita)
- Yagna (Our participation in Rita)
- Unification: Aligning Vedic Vision with the three outer Dimensions:
- Education (Bringing inner illumination through the study of Vedic mantras)
- Environment (Seeing Environment from the perspective of Rita)
- Economy (Designing Economy from the perspective of Yagna)
- Yagna Cycle: Journey through the Vedic mantras through the Yagna Cycle
- Vedic mantras [Education]: Bringing inner illumination through the study of Vedic mantras
- Rig Veda - Mandala 1
- Rita [Environment]: Seeing Environment from the perspective of Rita
- Yagna [Economy]: Designing Economy from the perspective of Yagna
- Author: greenmesg
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