Daily Abhiṣeka, Satyanārāyaṇa Pūjā & HousewarmingRigveda 10.90.1–16
पुरुषसूक्तम्
Puruṣa Sūkta (Hymn of the Cosmic Being)
सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात् । स भूमिं विश्वतो वृत्वात्यतिष्ठद्दशाङ्गुलम् ॥
Revealed to Rishi Nārāyaṇa in Rigveda Mandala 10, Sukta 90 (16 verses), the Puruṣa Sūkta is one of the most frequently chanted hymns in both temple and home worship. It envisions the entire universe—past, present, and future—as the sacred body of the Supreme Cosmic Person (Puruṣa) who pervades creation and transcends it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Purusha Sukta found in the Rigveda?
The Purusha Sukta is found in Rigveda Mandala 10, Sukta 90 (RV 10.90), consisting of 16 verses revealed to Rishi Narayana.
When is Purusha Sukta chanted in the home?
It is chanted during daily Shaligrama or murti abhisheka, Satyanarayana Puja, Grihapravesha (housewarming), and all sixteen-step (Shodashopachara) devotional rituals.
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