Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s19.175

v1.c3.s19.175

Dhī, ‘thought,’ is used several times in the Rigveda¹ to denote the ‘prayer’ or ‘hymn of praise’ of the singer. One poet speaks of himself as ‘weaving’ such a prayer,² while another refers to his ‘ancient ancestral hymn,’ which he refurbishes presumably for use.³