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== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

Vak or speech is described as a deity in the Rgveda. She is also described as the daughter of Rshi Ambhrni. Thus giving rise to the complete name Vagambhrni. Not only is Vak the seer of the Vagambhrniya Sukta, she is also the devata of the sukta. Meaning that the seer completely identifies with the seen in this sukta. The seer or rshika Vak contemplates on the Self and its creative powers and joyfully proclaims these verses in praise of the Self (atmastuti).<ref name=":0">Veda - Level C ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_C/Veda/VC-Ch-7.pdf Chapter 7]), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling (Open Basic Education Programme).</ref>

Vak or speech is described as a deity in the Rgveda. She is the daughter of Rshi Ambhrni. Thus, giving rise to the complete name Vagambhrni. Not only is Vak the seer of the Vagambhrniya Sukta, she is also the devata of the sukta. Meaning that the seer completely identifies with the seen in this sukta. The seer or rshika Vak contemplates on the Self and its creative powers and joyfully proclaims these verses in praise of the Self (atmastuti).<ref name=":0">Veda - Level C ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_C/Veda/VC-Ch-7.pdf Chapter 7]), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling (Open Basic Education Programme).</ref>

== सारः ॥ Summary ==

== सारः ॥ Summary ==

This is a cosmological sukta. It is in Trishtubh metre. Atma or Paramatma is the devata of this sukta. Vak, the daughter of Rshi Ambhrna is the rshika of this sukta. The topic of this sukta with 8 rchas is Adhyatma. Having experienced brahma-sakshatkara, and attaining self-realization as the Supreme being, the deity Vak here, herself expresses the experience of her all-pervasiveness in this sukta.<ref name=":1" />

The Vagambhrniya sukta of the Rgveda consisting of 8 rchas or verses is a cosmological sukta in trishtubh metre. Vak, the daughter of Rshi Ambhrna is the rshika of this sukta. Having experienced brahma-sakshatkara, and attaining self-realization as the Supreme being, the deity Vak here, herself expresses the experience of her all-pervasiveness in this sukta.<ref name=":1" />

The Vagambhrniya sukta of the Rgveda has eight rks (verses) in Trshtup metre with the 2nd rk alone in Jagati metre. The distinguishing aspect about this sukta is that it is one of the very few sūktas in the Ṛgveda for which the Rshika and the devata are one and the same. Sayanacharya, in his commentary, states that Vagambhrni is Vak, the daughter of Rshi Ambhrna, a brahmavidushi ie. one who has realized Bṛahman. She has eulogized herself in this sukta. For, having dissolved her individuality or ego, she has identified herself with the Paramatman who is none other than the Devi, the all-pervasive sacchidananda ie. of the form of the indivisible Existence-Knowledge-Bliss-Absolute. Thus, with all the forms in the universe and the functionaries thereof, she has praised none but herself. Hence, she is the rshika of this sukta and also the devata.

The distinguishing aspect about this sukta is that it is one of the very few suktas in the Rgveda for which the Rshika and the devata are one and the same. Sayanacharya, in his commentary, states that Vagambhrni is Vak, the daughter of Rshi Ambhrna, a brahmavidushi ie. one who has realized Bṛahman. She has eulogized herself in this sukta. For, having dissolved her individuality or ego, she has identified herself with the Paramatman who is none other than the Devi, the all-pervasive sacchidananda ie. of the form of the indivisible Existence-Knowledge-Bliss-Absolute. Thus, with all the forms in the universe and the functionaries thereof, she has praised none but herself. Hence, she is the rshika of this sukta and also the devata.

So, this sukta portrays the divine feminine, Vak, as the supreme origin, creative energy, and ultimate deity. She is the Supreme Power, governing various deities such as Vasu, Soma, Tvashta, the Rudras, and the Adityas while also being the source of treasures, sustainer of natural forces, and bestower of favors. It also conveys a profound, all-encompassing experience of the Self and highlights the ancient Vedic acknowledgment of women's enlightened consciousness. It encapsulates key monotheistic ideas and introduces the notion of the Divine Feminine as an immanent creative force forming the basis for Shaktism.

So, this sukta portrays the divine feminine, Vak, as the supreme origin, creative energy, and ultimate deity. She is the Supreme Power, governing various deities such as Vasu, Soma, Tvashta, the Rudras, and the Adityas while also being the source of treasures, sustainer of natural forces, and bestower of favors. It also conveys a profound, all-encompassing experience of the Self and highlights the ancient Vedic acknowledgment of women's enlightened consciousness. It encapsulates key monotheistic ideas and introduces the notion of the Divine Feminine as an immanent creative force forming the basis for Shaktism. In fact, the origins of Tantric Shaktism can also be traced to the Vagambhrni Sukta.<ref>Katherine Anne Harper & Robert L. Brown (2002), [https://archive.org/details/therootsoftantrasunykatherineanneharperandbrown_955_z/mode/2up?view=theater The Roots of Tantra], Albany: State University of New York Press.</ref>

This sukta is recited as a part of Durga Saptashati and Devi Atharvashirsha.<ref name=":1">Harshada Sawarkar (2019), [https://marathivishwakosh.org/11908/ Vagambhruniya Sukta], Marathi Vishwakosh</ref>  

 

 

 

 

 

 

This sukta is recited as a part of Durga Saptashati and Devi Atharvashirsha.<ref name=":1">Harshada Sawarkar (2019), [https://marathivishwakosh.org/11908/ Vagambhruniya Sukta], Marathi Vishwakosh</ref>

== Verses & Meaning ==

== Verses & Meaning ==

• Significance of Vaak.  

Vagambhrni is one of the few rshikas of the Rgveda. The Vagambhrniya sukta describes Vak as the creator of the universe and expresses the understanding that those who know Vak become one with Vak in tune with the notion,  <blockquote>ब्रह्मविद् ब्रह्मैव भवति ।<ref name=":1" /> </blockquote>• Significance of Vaak.  

• Recitation of vak sukta  

• Recitation of vak sukta