Direction
East (Purva Disha)
Vedic deity · mantra tradition
Indra
King of Devas, Lord of Heavens, Thunder, and Rain
Essence
Direction, symbols, and spiritual significance
Symbol / weapon
Vajra (Thunderbolt), Airavat (white elephant mount), and rainbow banner
Significance
Bestows agricultural fertility, vital rains, and spiritual strength to overcome internal and external obstacles.
Description
Indra is the supreme leader of the Vedic pantheon, commanding the weather, thunderstorms, and cosmic order against chaotic forces. He represents leadership, vigor, and divine protection.
Mantra
Chant with reverence
ॐ इंद्राय नमः॥
Om Indraya Namah
Salutations to Lord Indra, the wielder of cosmic power.
By Veda
- atharvaveda: 1
- rigveda: 234
- samaveda: 666
- yajurveda: 4
Philosophy & themes
- royal_power
- storm_force
- prosperity
Referenced works
Sample mantras / suktas
rigveda 1.10
rigveda 1.100
rigveda 1.101
rigveda 1.102
rigveda 1.103
rigveda 1.104
rigveda 1.11
rigveda 1.121
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rigveda 1.131
rigveda 1.133
rigveda 1.16
rigveda 1.169
rigveda 1.173
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rigveda 1.175
rigveda 1.176
rigveda 1.177
rigveda 1.178
rigveda 1.29
rigveda 1.32
rigveda 1.33
rigveda 1.4
rigveda 1.5
rigveda 1.51
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rigveda 1.53
rigveda 1.54
rigveda 1.55
rigveda 1.56
rigveda 1.57
rigveda 1.61
rigveda 1.62
rigveda 1.63
rigveda 1.7
rigveda 1.8
rigveda 1.80
rigveda 1.81
rigveda 1.82