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Pavamana Suktam

पवमान सूक्तम्

7 min read10 versesSource: Rigveda (9th Mandala) and Taittiriya Aranyaka

About Pavamana Suktam

The Pavamana Suktam, known in Sanskrit as पवमान सूक्तम्, is a Vedic hymn in praise of Lord Vishnu. This revered text originates from Rigveda (9th Mandala) and Taittiriya Aranyaka. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to remove all impurities and negative karma through the power of Soma Pavamana as well as bring prosperity, rainfall, abundant harvests, and national well-being. Additionally, it is known to recited during Abhisheka (sacred bathing) ceremonies of deities. With 10 verses and a reading time of about 7 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Pavamana Suktam in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री पवमान सूक्तम् ॥

ॐ हिरण्यवर्णाः शुचयः पावकाः

यासु जातः कश्यपो यास्विन्द्रः।

अग्निं या गर्भं दधिरे विरूपा-

स्तान ऽआपः शग्गँ स्योना भवन्तु॥१॥

यासाँ राजा वरुणो याति मध्ये

सत्यानृते अवपश्यञ्जनानाम्।

मधुश्चुतः शुचयो याः पावका-

स्तान ऽआपः शग्गँ स्योना भवन्तु॥२॥

यासां देवा दिवि कृण्वन्ति भक्षं

या अन्तरिक्षे बहुधा भवन्ति।

याः पृथिवीं पयसोन्दन्ति शुक्रा-

स्तान ऽआपः शग्गँ स्योना भवन्तु॥३॥

शिवेन मा चक्षुषा पश्यतापः

शिवया तन्वोप स्पृशत त्वचं मे।

सर्वाँ अग्नीँ रप्सुषदो हुवेम

मयि वर्चो बलमोजो निधत्त॥४॥

पवमानः सुवर्जनः पवित्रेण विचर्षणिः।

यः पोतायजत्क्रतुम्॥५॥

पवमानस्य ते वयं पवित्रेण पुनीमहे।

सखे स्तोत्राणि गृह्णतः॥६॥

यत्ते पवित्रमर्चिष्यध्यत्तं विततं दिवः।

भ्राजन्ति अस्य केतवो विभ्राष्टिमर्चये अमूर्॥७॥

स सुतः पृष्ठ्या विपो वाजी धनानि गच्छति।

सो अश्वो न क्रतुर्हिनो ऽभि वाजं अपस्यते॥८॥

ॐ असुन्वन्तं सयावानम-

पशुं चारयन्तम्।

सवनेदो दुरासदम्॥९॥

ॐ आ-ब्रह्मन् ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मवर्चसी जायतामा-

राष्ट्रे राजन्यः शूर इषव्योऽति-

व्याधी महारथो जायताम्।

दोग्ध्री धेनुर्वोढा-नड्वानाशुः सप्तिः

पुरन्धिर्योषा जिष्णू रथेष्ठाः।

सभेयो युवास्य यजमानस्य वीरो

जायतां निकामे निकामे नः पर्जन्यो वर्षतु

फलवत्यो न ओषधयः पच्यन्तां

योगक्षेमो नः कल्पताम्॥१०॥

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

॥ इति ऋग्वेद पवमान सूक्तं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Sacred Vedic hymn for purification of body, mind, and environment
  • Invokes divine waters (Apah) for spiritual and physical cleansing
  • Grants tejas (radiance), bala (strength), and ojas (vitality)
  • Brings prosperity, rainfall, abundant harvests, and national well-being
  • Recited during Abhisheka (sacred bathing) ceremonies of deities
  • Removes all impurities and negative karma through the power of Soma Pavamana

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pavamana Suktam

Pavamana Suktam from Rigveda in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning and transliteration. Sacred Vedic hymn for purification, prosperity and well-being. It is dedicated to Shree Vishnu (श्री विष्णु), the preserver and protector of the universe. worshipped in many avatars including rama and krishna. This sacred hymn contains 10 verses and is sourced from Rigveda (9th Mandala) and Taittiriya Aranyaka.