Bhagya Suktam
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✦ Meaning
The Bhagya Suktam is the famous Bhaga hymn of the Rigveda (Mandala 7, Sukta 41), a dawn prayer invoking Bhaga — the Aditya who personifies fortune, prosperity and the rightful share of every being. It calls at sunrise upon Agni, Indra, Mitra-Varuna, the Ashvins, Pushan and others, then prays to Bhaga to bless the worshipper with cattle, horses, heroic offspring and the lasting favour of the gods. It is one of the most popular Vedic suktams chanted for wealth, success and auspicious beginnings.
Origin & Story
Rigveda (Mandala 7, Sukta 41) · Rishi Vasishtha Maitravaruni · Vedic period (c. 1500-1000 BCE)
The Bhagya Suktam is the Bhaga hymn of the seventh Mandala of the Rigveda, traditionally ascribed to the great seer Vasishtha. It is a morning hymn (prataranuvaka): at the first light of dawn the rishi calls upon the whole circle of bright deities — Agni, Indra, Mitra and Varuna, the Ashvins, Pushan, Brahmanaspati, Soma and Rudra — and then turns to Bhaga, the Aditya of fortune, praying that he bestow upon the worshipper his rightful portion of cattle, horses, heroic sons and the lasting goodwill of the gods. Because Bhaga embodies destiny and prosperity, the hymn became a favourite Vedic prayer for wealth, success and auspicious beginnings.
✦ As told in scripture
It is traditionally held that one who recites the Bhagya Suktam at dawn with faith never lacks their rightful share, for Bhaga is the very deity who apportions fortune; even the helpless and the king alike cry to him for their portion, and he turns no sincere worshipper away. Chanted together with the Sri Suktam, it is said to open the doors of Lakshmi's grace and turn misfortune into abundance.
Complete Text with Meaning
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Prātaragniṃ prātarindraṃ havāmahe prātarmitrāvaruṇā prātaraśvinā | prātarbhagaṃ pūṣaṇaṃ brahmaṇaspatiṃ prātaḥ somamuta rudraṃ huvema ||1||
Meaning:At dawn we invoke Agni, at dawn Indra, at dawn Mitra and Varuna, at dawn the two Ashvins; at dawn we call upon Bhaga, Pushan, Brahmanaspati, at dawn upon Soma and Rudra.
Prātarjitaṃ bhagamugraṃ huvema vayaṃ putramaditeryo vidhartā | ādhraścidyaṃ manyamānasturaścidrājā cidyaṃ bhagaṃ bhakṣītyāha ||2||
Meaning:At dawn we invoke the ever-victorious, mighty Bhaga, the son of Aditi who is the great supporter — Bhaga to whom even the helpless one, the swift, and the king alike cry, 'Grant me my share.'
Bhaga praṇetarbhaga satyarādho bhagemāṃ dhiyamudavā dadannaḥ | bhaga pra ṇo janaya gobhiraśvairbhaga pra nṛbhirnṛvantaḥ syāma ||3||
Meaning:O Bhaga, our leader! O Bhaga, whose bounty is true! O Bhaga, bless this prayer of ours, granting us our portion. O Bhaga, increase us with cattle and horses; O Bhaga, may we be rich in men and heroes.
Utedānīṃ bhagavantaḥ syāmota prapitva uta madhye ahnām | utoditā maghavansūryasya vayaṃ devānāṃ sumatau syāma ||4||
Meaning:May we be fortunate now, and at the forenoon, and at the height of day; and at the rising of the sun, O bounteous one, may we remain in the loving favour of the gods.
Bhaga eva bhagavāँ astu devāstena vayaṃ bhagavantaḥ syāma | taṃ tvā bhaga sarva ijjohavīti sa no bhaga puraetā bhaveha ||5||
Meaning:May Bhaga himself indeed be the bestower of fortune, O gods, and through him may we be prosperous. To you, O Bhaga, everyone calls aloud; be you, O Bhaga, our guide who goes before us here.
Samadhvarāyoṣaso namanta dadhikrāveva śucaye padāya | arvācīnaṃ vasuvidaṃ bhagaṃ no rathamivāśvā vājina ā vahantu ||6||
Meaning:May the Dawns bow down to our sacrifice, coming to the pure place like Dadhikra; like strong horses drawing a chariot, may they bring hither to us Bhaga, the finder of wealth.
Aśvāvatīrgomatīrna uṣāso vīravatīḥ sadamucchantu bhadrāḥ | ghṛtaṃ duhānā viśvataḥ prapītā yūyaṃ pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ||7||
Meaning:May the auspicious Dawns ever break upon us, bringing horses, cattle and heroic sons, streaming with ghee and overflowing on every side. Do you (O gods) protect us evermore with your blessings.
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Benefits of Chanting Bhagya Suktam
Invokes Bhaga, the Vedic deity of fortune, prosperity and one's rightful share of good things
Recited at dawn for an auspicious and successful start to the day
Prays for wealth in the form of cattle, horses, abundance and resources
Blesses the worshipper with heroic offspring, worthy kin and a flourishing family
Believed to attract the combined grace of Agni, Indra, Mitra-Varuna, the Ashvins and other dawn deities
Used for prosperity, success in undertakings and removal of misfortune (durbhagya)
Helps one remain in the 'sumati' (good favour) of the gods throughout the day
How to Chant Bhagya Suktam
Bathe and sit facing east at sunrise. Recite the seven verses slowly with clear Vedic pronunciation, ideally facing the rising sun. It is traditionally chanted as a morning prayer (prataranuvaka) for fortune and an auspicious day, and is also used in homas and Lakshmi/wealth rituals together with the Sri Suktam. Reciting it 7 times, or daily at dawn, is customary for invoking Bhaga's blessings of prosperity.
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