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Vagambhrniya Sukta (Samskrit: वागाम्भृणीयसूक्तम्), also known as Devi Sukta or Ambhrni sukta, is the 125th sukta in thee 10th mandala of the Rgveda consisting of 8 verses and is dedicated to Vak (speech).<ref>Saraswati, Swami Niranjananda. ''Sannyasa Darshan A Treatise on Traditional and Contemporary Sannyasa''. Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar, India. 2005. p. 150.</ref>

Vagambhrniya Sukta (Samskrit: वागाम्भृणीयसूक्तम्), also known as Devi Sukta or Ambhrni sukta, is the 125th sukta in the 10th mandala of the Rgveda. It consists of 8 verses and is dedicated to Vak (speech).<ref>Saraswati, Swami Niranjananda. ''Sannyasa Darshan A Treatise on Traditional and Contemporary Sannyasa''. Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar, India. 2005. p. 150.</ref>

The hymn is still in use. It is recited at the end of the recitation of [[Devi Mahatmyam|Devi Mahatmya]].

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>

The rishi of this sukta is Vak. It is famous because she is said to have sung it in ecstasy on realising the oneness with Brahman.

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 Devi Sukta hymn of Rigveda (Rigveda 10.125.3 - 10.125.8)

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.

1.   The Devi Sukta hymn of Rigveda (Rigveda 10.125.3 - 10.125.8)

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.

The origins of Tantric Shaktism can also be traced to the Vagambhrni Sukta.<ref>Katherine Anne Harper & Robert L. Brown (2002), The Roots of Tantra, Albany: State University of New York Press.</ref>

 

 

The origins of Tantric Śaktism can also be traced to the Vāgāmbhṛṇī Sūkta.[1]

 

significance of Speech (vak). The speech which we utter is described as a goddess in Rigveda. There its nature and qualities are mentioned.  The Devi Suktam or the Vaak Sutam (Vak suktam) occurs in the 10th mandala of Rig Veda Samhita as suktam (suktam) number 125. The seer of the mantra is vak, the daughter of rishi ambhrna (ambhruna), resulting in the complete name vagambhrni.  The devata is also vagambhrni, meaning that the seer completely identifies with the seen in this suktam. The rishika contemplates on the Self (can also be interpreted as (a) the primordial speech-paravak, per the later philosophies of Kashmir Shaivism or (b) the first letter 'a' , in the primordial sabda (Om) and on 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>

 

This sukta describes Vak as the creator of the universe.  

This sukta describes Vak as the creator of the universe.  

Vagambhrni is one of the few rshikas of the Rgveda.

Vagambhrni is one of the few rshikas of the Rgveda.

This sukta is recited as a part of Durga Saptashati and Devi Atharvashirsha.<ref>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 ==