Vedic Suktam Collection — Sacred Vedic Hymns
Sacred hymns directly from the Vedas — the oldest spiritual texts of humanity. Sanskrit text, English transliteration, meaning and significance of each Vedic suktam.
4 sacred texts in this collection
Durga Suktam
दुर्गा सूक्तम्
ॐ जातवेदसे सुनवाम सोममरातीयतो निदहाति वेदः।
One of the most ancient prayers to Durga — from the Rigveda itself • 'Durgam Devim Sharanam Aham Prapadye' — ultimate surrender to Durga
Narayana Suktam
नारायण सूक्तम्
ॐ सहस्रशीर्षं देवं विश्वाक्षं विश्वशम्भुवम्।
One of the most important Vedic hymns establishing Vishnu/Narayana as supreme • Chanted during Vishnu abhishekam in all major temples
Purusha Suktam
पुरुष सूक्तम्
सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात्।
The most important Vedic creation hymn — describes the origin of the universe • Chanted during major Vedic rituals, temple consecrations, and homas
Sri Suktam
श्री सूक्तम्
हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्।
The most powerful Vedic hymn for invoking wealth and prosperity • Chanted during Lakshmi Puja, Diwali, and Dhanteras for maximum effect