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Some suktas are said to be in the samvada shaili (style) of presentation although the Anukramanika does not mention so.  

Some suktas are said to be in the samvada shaili (style) of presentation although the Anukramanika does not mention so.  

=== Summary of Important Samvada Suktas ===

== Summary of Important Samvada Suktas ==

==== Indra Marut Samvada (1.165) and Agastya Indra Samvada (1.170) ====

=== Indra Marut Samvada (1.165) and Agastya Indra Samvada (1.170) ===

Mandala 1 Sukta 165 of Rigveda contains the samvada of Indra and Marutganas. It contains 15 mantras. According to Katyayana's Sarvanukramani mantras 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10-12 are from Indra, mantras 3, 5, 7 and 9 are by Maruts and the rest 13, 14 and 15 are by Agastya.     

Mandala 1 Sukta 165 of Rigveda contains the samvada of [[Indra (इन्द्रः)|Indra]] and [[Marut Ganas (मरुद्गणः)|Marutganas]]. It contains 15 mantras. According to Katyayana's Sarvanukramani mantras 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10-12 are from Indra, mantras 3, 5, 7 and 9 are by Maruts and the rest 13, 14 and 15 are by Agastya.     

In a yajna that Agasthya conducted both Indra and Marutgana are present to receive the havishya offerings. Indra observes the Marutganas and offers few words of praise for them, "Maruts who are of same age and splendor are quite strong. On whose wish they are here? whose invitation did they hear? How much can praise the greatness of these Maruts who travel with great speeds just like the Syena birds." Marutganas hearing these words, think that Indra cannot be victorious over Vrtra nor can cause rains without our help. Overcome with Ahankara or pride they ask Indra about the purpose behind such a praise. Annoyed Indra tells them that he does not need any subordinates nor the Maruts and indulges self praise and boasting about his greatness. Indra is powerful, fierce and omnipotent. He is an expert in warfare capable of destroying his enemies with ease. The Maruts are also powerful supporting Indra in wars as well as in fighting wars independently, so they did not like Indra treating them lowly. When Indra reiterates his might the Maruts bow down and offer worship to Indra. Agastya worships the Maruts and asks them for their benevolence.     

In a yajna that Agasthya conducted both Indra and Marutgana are present to receive the havishya offerings. Indra observes the Marutganas and offers few words of praise for them, "Maruts who are of same age and splendor are quite strong. On whose wish they are here? whose invitation did they hear? How much can praise the greatness of these Maruts who travel with great speeds just like the Syena birds." Marutganas hearing these words, think that Indra cannot be victorious over [[Vrtrasura (वृत्रासुरः)|Vrtrasura]] nor can cause rains without our help. Overcome with Ahankara or pride they ask Indra about the purpose behind such a praise. Annoyed Indra tells them that he does not need any subordinates nor the Maruts and indulges self praise and boasting about his greatness. Indra is powerful, fierce and omnipotent. He is an expert in warfare capable of destroying his enemies with ease. The Maruts are also powerful supporting Indra in wars as well as in fighting wars independently, so they did not like Indra treating them lowly. When Indra reiterates his might the Maruts bow down and offer worship to Indra. Agastya worships the Maruts and asks them for their benevolence.     

In the context of Sukta 170 of Mandala 1, there are 5 mantras.     

In the context of Sukta 170 of Mandala 1, having 5 mantras, Indra is disturbed that Agastya is paying more attention to offer havishya to Maruts rather than to him. Here we find the description of lower human nature such as jealousy and intolerance towards others. Agastya notices Indra's anger towards himself for offering havishya to his brothers, the Maruts. Indra then blesses Agastya that havishya offered to both himself and Maruts without any neglect and dissent will bring about auspicious merits to him.    <blockquote>त्वमी॑शिषे वसुपते॒ वसू॑नां॒ त्वं मि॒त्राणां॑ मित्रपते॒ धेष्ठ॑: ।   

 

 

Both the above suktas convey the hidden meaning that depicts the workplace psychology and principles to be followed by both management and the workers leading to positive impact on the productivity at workplaces. The suktas imply that in all circumstances the senior (management or employees) and junior employees have equal part to play in the work environment. Neither the junior or ground teams should ever think that they are the cause of the company's development nor should the management show their superiority over the employees.  Neither one is great nor the other is less. In Kenopanishad, we find similar concept that devatas such as Agni, Vayu and others are filled with pride about their positions and role in maintaining the world. Brahma teaches them a lesson by showing their incapability to disturb even a blade of grass. It is to be realized that any activity is performed by the power of Brahman.   

 

 

 

 

In the Adhyatmika (आध्यात्मिक) perspective, Indra is Jivatma, Maruts are Prana and Agastya is Manas. Sayanacharya's bhasya for the mantras of the sukta 165.1 is as follows.    <blockquote>अत्र इन्द्रमरुतसंवादरूपे सर्वत्र प्राणजीवात्मपरतयापि योजनीयम्। (Sayana Bhasya for Rigveda 1.165.1)    </blockquote>Also it should be recalled that in Sayanacharya's bhashya for Rigveda 6.66.4 mantra, it is stated that the Adhyatmarupa (अध्यात्मारुप - own form) of Maruts is that of Prana and Adhidaivika (आधिदैविक - spiritual form) of Maruts is Vayu. Agastya who symbolizes Manas (mind) cannot disregard the Pranashakti and directly relate with Atma. Nor can he disregard the Atma and associate only with Prana to attain devaloka. By the coordinated efforts of both Prana and Atmashakti can one overcome the obstacles (Vrtra) to attain the higher worlds. To reach the goal a concerted effort of Atma (Indra) and Prana (Maruts) is an absolute requirement and hence both of them are offered havishya.   

 

Adding the Adhibhoutika perspective of Dayanand bhashya, we have इन्द्र समर्थो राजा - Indra is the Raja. Pt. Satvalekar describes Maruts as courageous Sainik (soldiers). Agastya is the representative of the people. Here again a coordinated effort of both a Raja and Sainik is required for victory over the enemy. After such a war, both of them (Raja and Sainik) are to be honored by the people.     

== References ==

== References ==

[[Category:Rigveda]]

[[Category:Rigveda]]

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[[Category:Samvadas]]