Manyu sukta
Manyu suktam is hymn 10.83 and 10.84 from the Rigveda. It contains 14 verses and is dedicated to the deity Manyu. Manyu in Vedic Sanskrit stands for anger, temper, or passion. The deity Manyu worshipped in this sukta is visualised in Vaishnavism as the Lord Narasimha, who is victorious over anger, temper, or passion. Other devatas such as Varuna, Indra, and Rudra (Shiva) are also mentioned in this sukta.[1]
The renowned Hindu theologian Madhvacharya quoted Manyu Sukta in the context of Bhima killing Dushasana in the Mahabharata war and said that Bhima invoked Lord Narasimha through this hymn after killing Dushasana. Vaishnava saint Dhirendra Tirtha wrote a commentary on the Manyu Sukta and dedicated it to Lord Narasimha.[2] Indian scholar V. R. Panchamukhi has said, "The commentary Manyu Sūkta by Sri Dhirendratirtha interprets Manyu as Narasimha, the internal controller of Rudra and who is the embodiment of knowledge."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ The Mysore Orientalist, Volume 18. Oriental Research Institute, University of Mysore. 2004. p. 161.
However, in order to terrorize the enemies Bhīma as though he had drunk (the blood) tasted again and again intensely, remembering the divine lord Narasimha and recited the Manyu hymn with devotion.
- ^ V. R. Panchamukhi (2000). Vicāravaibhavam. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. p. 227.
Dhirendratitha has developed his commentary on the entire Manyu Sukta as a Sukta in praise of Narasimha.
- ^ V. R. Panchamukhi (2000). Vicāravaibhavam. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. p. 227.
The commentary Manyu Sūkta by Sri Dhirendratirtha interprets Manyu as Narasimha - who is the internal controller of Rudra and who is the embodiment of knowledge.