Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) कया नश्चित्र (राहु वैदिक मन्त्र)
A Rigvedic verse to Indra, recited for Rahu in graha-shanti rites.
- Deity Rahu
- Type Vedic mantra
- Language Sanskrit
- Tradition Vedic
- Source Rigveda (Shakala recension) — Rigveda 4.31.1
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Mantra
कया नश्चित्र आ भुवदूती सदावृधः सखा ।kayā naścitra ā bhuvadūtī sadāvṛdhaḥ sakhā |
कया शचिष्ठया वृता ॥kayā śaciṣṭhayā vṛtā ||
The Roman line is IAST transliteration derived from the Devanagari (ā = long a, ṃ = anusvara, ḥ = visarga, ś/ṣ = sh sounds, c = ch as in “church”). In Hindi, Awadhi and Braj texts the silent final “a” is dropped. Transliteration does not show Vedic accents.
Traditional context
In the Rigveda the verse is addressed to Indra; its use for Rahu comes from the graha-shanti tradition.
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What is Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu)?
A Rigvedic verse to Indra, recited for Rahu in graha-shanti rites.
Who is Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) associated with?
Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) is associated with Rahu. The north lunar node among the Navagrahas, a 'shadow graha' (chhaya graha).
What does Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) mean?
With what help will the wondrous one, our ever-prospering friend, come to us? With what most powerful company?
How is Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) traditionally used?
In the Rigveda the verse is addressed to Indra; its use for Rahu comes from the graha-shanti tradition.
What is the source of Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu)?
Rigveda (Shakala recension) — Rigveda 4.31.1. Tradition: Vedic.
How is Kaya Nashchitra (Vedic mantra for Rahu) pronounced?
Vedic accents (svara) are not shown in this script or in the transliteration.