5. The river Sindhu in the Atharva-vedasaṃhitā

In the Atarvavedasaṃhitā, there is a mention of the word Sindhavaḥ means rivers. In some mantra of the Atharvavedasaṃhitā, there is mention of seven rivers or Sapta-Sindhu.^[1] The seven streams or rivers are flowing towards the ocean. In one mantra, it is found that the seven streams (the apparent rivers and the micro streams) flow as directed by Lord Indra who is full of splendour and powerful to make a train sufficient.These streams enhance the power of that ever energetic and mighty warrior Indra.^[2]

Again, in another mantra, there is a description that Lord Bṛhaspati firstly slaughtered the head of the clouds which were full of the stock of water. He destroyed the enemies resisting the flow of water. He flew the seven streams and joined them.^[3]

In one hymn of the Atharvavedasaṃhitā, Indus or Sindhu river is considered as the spouse of water. Indus is the king of all rivers. The stream of Indus gives us remedy for various diseases.^[4] Again, in the Bhūmisūkta of the Atharvavedasaṃhitā, there is a mention of Sindhu river.^[5]