Waters (Āpaḥ)
“Āpaḥ”
deity figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 6 anchored passages
the Waters · Waters · ghee-streaming waters · the seven flowing rivers
spoken of as
1 expressionthe Waters“Āpaḥ”1 mention
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda) (Sanskrit)
O Waters, carry away all that — the blame and the impurity — whatever evil dream we have experienced, whatever falsehood we have uttered in a verse.
in the texts
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
The Waters (Āpaḥ), personified as purifying goddesses invoked directly to carry away sin, guilt, and evil dreams.
O Waters, carry away all that — the blame and the impurity — whatever evil dream we have experienced, whatever falsehood we have uttered in a verse.
She whom Viśvakarmā sought out with an oblation, in whom the fires dwell within the waters — the vessel of enjoyment was laid hidden in a secret place;
The seven flowing rivers — may they release us from sin.
Rigveda
Divine collective addressed directly for healing, strength, purification, and removal of evil.
Let the sap of the waters be full of sap — with that, purify me together.
O Waters, carry away whatever evil is in me, whatever wrong I may have done, or whatever curse or falsehood.
Ruling over precious things, presiding over men — I ask the Waters for healing.