Krimi Samharaka Suktam (Yajurveda) In English
The Krimi Samharaka Suktam is a section from the Yajurveda, which is one of the four Vedas in Hinduism. It is found in the Taittiriya Samhita of the Yajurveda. The term “Krimi Samharaka” roughly translates to “the hymn for the destruction of worms or microbes,” with Krimi meaning “worm” or “microbe,” and Samharaka meaning “destruction” or “removal.”
This hymn is primarily concerned with invoking divine protection against various diseases and health conditions caused by infections, specifically targeting worms and microbes that can harm the human body. It is believed that the recitation of this Suktam helps cleanse the body from such harmful entities, promoting good health and immunity.
Purpose and Significance of Krimi Samharaka Suktam
The primary purpose of the Krimi Samharaka Suktam is to seek divine intervention for the removal of harmful infections and diseases. It is a prayer for the well-being of the individual and the community, asking for protection from the invisible agents that can cause illness. The hymn acknowledges the spiritual connection between health and divine forces, requesting the gods to purify the body and prevent disease.
In the context of the Yajurveda, the Krimi Samharaka Suktam can be seen as a form of medical or healing prayer. In Vedic times, health-related issues were often addressed through rituals, hymns, and mantras, invoking the gods to maintain harmony and balance in human life.
Krimi Samharaka Suktam In English
(kṛ.ya.tai.ā.4.36.1)
atri̍ṇā tvā krimē hanmi ।
kaṇvē̍na ja̠mada̍gninā ।
vi̠śvāva̍sō̠rbrahma̍ṇā ha̠taḥ ।
krimī̍ṇā̠g̠ṃ rājā̎ ।
apyē̍ṣāg stha̠pati̍rha̠taḥ ।
athō̍ mā̠tā-‘thō̍ pi̠tā ।
athō̎ sthū̠rā athō̎ kṣu̠drāḥ ।
athō̍ kṛ̠ṣṇā athō̎ śvē̠tāḥ ।
athō̍ ā̠śāti̍kā ha̠tāḥ ।
śvē̠tābhi̍ssa̠ha sarvē̍ ha̠tāḥ ॥ 36
āha̠rāva̍dya ।
śṛ̠tasya̍ ha̠viṣō̠ yathā̎ ।
tatsa̠tyam ।
yada̠muṃ ya̠masya̠ jambha̍yōḥ ।
āda̍dhāmi̠ tathā̠ hi tat ।
khaṇphaṇmrasi̍ ॥ 37
ōṃ śānti-śśānti-śśāntiḥ ।
The Krimi Samharaka Suktam is a powerful prayer for the eradication of harmful microbes and diseases, reflecting the Vedic understanding of health and the divine forces’ role in maintaining well-being. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual purification in the healing process, acknowledging the connection between mind, body, and the divine. Its recitation continues to be an essential part of traditional healing practices in some parts of India.
