Evening Lamp-Lighting, Friday Pūjā & NavarātriRigveda 10.125.1–8
देवीसूक्तम् · वागाम्भृणीयसूक्तम्
Devī Sūkta (Vāgāmbhṛṇīya Sūkta)
अहं रुद्रेभिर्वसुभिश्चराम्यहमादित्यैरुत विश्वदेवैः...
Spoken by the woman sage Vāc Āmbhṛṇī in Rigveda Mandala 10, Sukta 125 (all 8 verses), the Devī Sūkta is the foundational Śākta hymn of the Vedas. In it, the Divine Feminine Consciousness declares Herself the power that sustains the Rudras, Vasus, Ādityas, and the entire cosmos. It is chanted in homes during Navarātri, Friday worship, and after the Devi Mahatmyam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Rigvedic Devi Sukta (RV 10.125)?
The Devi Sukta (Rigveda 10.125) was revealed by the female Vedic Rishi Vac Ambhrini, daughter of Sage Ambhrina.
How many verses are in the Rigvedic Devi Sukta?
There are 8 verses (Riks 1 to 8) in Rigveda Mandala 10, Sukta 125.
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