
Opening of Every Home Pūjā, Wedding & CeremonyRigveda 1.89.1–8
स्वस्तिवाचनम् · आ नो भद्राः सूक्तम्
Svasti Vācana (Auspicious Pūjā Blessing — Ā No Bhadrāḥ)
आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः... स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः ॥
Revealed to Maharishi Gotama Rāhūgaṇa in Rigveda Mandala 1, Sukta 89, this single hymn contains three of the most famous verses in Hindu household worship: 'Ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ' (1.89.1 — Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides), 'Svasti na indro vṛddhaśravāḥ' (1.89.6 — the Mangala Svasti Vācana), and 'Bhadraṁ karṇebhiḥ śṛṇuyāma devāḥ' (1.89.8 — the peace prayer for healthy ears, eyes, and limbs).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do 'Aa No Bhadrah', 'Svasti Na Indro', and 'Bhadram Karnebhih' come from?
All three famous prayers come from the exact same Rigvedic hymn: Rigveda Mandala 1, Sukta 89 (Verses 1, 6, and 8), revealed to Sage Gotama Rahugana.
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