Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad
Manyu Sūkta, Ṛg-veda 10.83 — Hymn to Manyu (1)
O Manyu, thunderbolt and arrow, whoever has worshipped you gains force and might, all of it, without a break. With you as our ally, born of strength, strong and full of strength, may we overcome every foe, whether Dāsa or Ārya.
Manyu is Indra; Manyu alone was the god; Manyu is the invoking priest, Varuṇa and Jātavedas (Agni). All the human peoples praise Manyu. O Manyu, joined with fervour (tapas), protect us.
Come here, O Manyu, mightier than the mighty; with fervour (tapas) as your ally, strike down our enemies. You slay foes, you slay Vṛtra, you slay the Dasyus; bring all riches to us.
For you, O Manyu, have overpowering might; you are self-born, a blazing wrath that subdues the arrogant foe. You belong to all people, victorious and powerful; place strength in us in the battles.
Left without a share in your power, O mighty and wise one, I have wandered far away. Weak of will, I offended you, O Manyu; now come to me as my very own self, to give me strength.
Here I am, yours; turn toward me and come near, O victorious one, sustainer of all. O Manyu, wielder of the thunderbolt, return to me; let us two slay the Dasyus, and remember your friend.
Go forward and stand at my right hand; then together we shall slay many foes. I offer you the best and sustaining portion of the sweet drink; let the two of us drink it first, in quiet.
About Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad
The first of two Ṛg-veda hymns (10.83 and 10.84) to Manyu, righteous wrath in person, which Vaiṣṇavas recite as a prayer to Lord Nṛsiṁha for protection. Manyu is praised here as Indra, Varuṇa and Agni at once, and the singer, admitting that he had neglected Manyu's worship and was driven back by his enemies, begs him to turn round, stand at his right side and drink the first share of the offering with him.
- Composer
- Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasa
- Mood
- Verses
- 7
Frequently asked
Who wrote Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad?
Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad was composed by Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasa.
What is the meaning of Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad?
O Manyu, thunderbolt and arrow, whoever has worshipped you gains force and might, all of it, without a break. With you as our ally, born of strength, strong and full of strength, may we overcome every foe, whether Dāsa or Ārya.
How many verses does Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad have?
Yas Te Manyo 'vidhad has 7 verses.
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