Suktas

Friends Recently, one or two readers again enquired how subjects for daily messages are selected. Absolutely no method in the madness. One or some of the few things occupy my thoughts or the messages or articles I read the previous day get processed and becomes the content for the day. M G Warrier The Rigveda contains a total of 1,028 suktas (hymns), which include 1,017 regular hymns plus 11 supplemental Valakhilya hymns found in the 8th Mandala. Structure and Overview Definition: A sukta is a collection of metrical verses (riks) arranged as a complete hymn of praise, prayer, or philosophical inquiry dedicated to a specific deity or theme. Mandalas (Books): The 1,028 suktas are organized into 10 Mandalas (books), containing roughly 10,552 to 10,600 total verses. Authorship & Components : Each sukta is traditionally attributed to a specific seer (rishi), is dedicated to a specific deity (devata), and is composed in a specific poetic meter (chandas). Notable Suktas in the Rigveda Agni Sukta (1.1) : The very first hymn of the Rigveda, dedicated to Agni, the god of fire. Gayatri Mantra (3.62.10) : Located in the third Mandala (composed by sage Vishwamitra), dedicated to the solar deity Savitri. Purusha Sukta (10.90) : Located in the tenth Mandala, which describes the cosmic giant (Purusha) and deals with the creation of the universe and social order. Users on Quora generally reach a consensus that the Purusha Sukta is one of the most significant and frequently referenced suktas in the Rigveda. Nasadiya Sukta (10.129) : Also known as the "Hymn of Creation," it offers a deep philosophical and speculative inquiry into the origins of the universe. Sri Sukta (Khilani supplement) : A revered hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, invoking prosperity and abundance. Nadistuti Sukta (10.75) : A hymn that praises the sacred rivers of the Indus Valley civilization, key for historical and geographical study. We discussed 'Purushasuktam' on October 12 B Bonus Media Response The Editor The Economic Times October 13, 2026 Chat Room Drugs, Prices & Margins Apropos the report "Panel to Finalise Cancer Drugs for 30% Margin Cap" (October 13), it's comforting to see that regulatory authorities do take a sympathetic approach about high-end priced medicines used in long term treatment of ailments like cancer. An equally disturbing issue is price-tag of branded medicines as a class. Government and healthcare sector activists are trying to reduce the impact of brand-pricing by popularising generic medicines and encouraging doctors to refrain from promoting specific brands. All said and done, costs, prices and margins in the healthcare sector remain a grey area. M G Warrier Mumbai

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