Vedic deity · mantra tradition

Bhaga

Deity of Fortune, Wealth Distribution, Share, and Prosperity

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Essence

Direction, symbols, and spiritual significance

Direction

Southeast / Wealth Sector

Symbol / weapon

Overflowing cornucopia, golden shares, and benevolent radiant sun

Significance

Invoked for auspiciousness, fair share of life's abundance, and material success.

Description

Bhaga is the Aditya responsible for apportioning wealth, good fortune, and life's blessings to deserving individuals. His name forms the root of Sanskrit words relating to auspiciousness, lordship, and shared destiny.

Mantra

Chant with reverence

ॐ भगाय नमः॥

Om Bhagaya Namah

Salutations to Lord Bhaga, distributor of fortune and auspiciousness.

By Veda

  • rigveda: 1

Philosophy & themes

  • agni_kindling
  • dawn_awakening
  • fierce_grace
  • royal_power
  • soma_nectar

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Sample mantras / suktas