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Nasadeeya Suktam

Nasadeeya Suktam

By: Aurobind Padiyath
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The Nāsadīya Sūkta is a hymn from the Rigveda that explores the origin of the universe and the nature of existence:

  • Name: The name comes from the word na-asid, which means "it did not exist".
  • Location: It is the 129th hymn in the 10th mandala of the Rigveda.
  • Content: The hymn begins with the statement, "Then, there was neither existence, nor non-existence". It contemplates the origins of the universe, but does not provide a definitive answer.
  • Significance: The hymn questions whether it is possible to know all the details of the universe's origins. It also discusses skepticism about knowing what existed at the beginning of existence.
  • Scholarly attention: The Nāsadīya Sūkta has been the subject of extensive scholarly attention, with many translations and interpretations
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Episodes
  • Nasadeeya Suktam 04
    Nov 16 2024

    Final set of Mantras

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Nasadeeya Suktam 03
    Nov 16 2024
    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Nasadeeya Suktam 02
    Nov 16 2024

    Mantras No 1-2

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    1 hr and 30 mins

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