Word

Yamasukta

Sanskrit

यम सूक्त

IAST

yama sūkta

In General

Yamasukta is part of RV (10.14). It comprises of 16 mantras with Yama is the Rishi of the sukta. The sukta is addressed to Pitrs and sarameyas. the forth mantra of this collection invites Yama to come along with Angirasas to the delight of the sacrifice.

Some communities chants these mantras during the funeral services.