In the Vedic texts, Vāyu is the god of the wind. Invisible but ever-present, he traverses the worlds, connects spaces, and animates all living things. He is one of the oldest gods mentioned in the Rig Veda , and his role is central to the spiritual cosmology of that era.
Vāyu is above all a breath. It is the air that enters the lungs, the wind that makes the trees dance, the breeze that accompanies the dawn. It is not a brutal wind, but a vital, subtle, mysterious breath. It is called prāṇa , the breath of life, the one that circulates in all living beings. In this, it is both a force of nature and an inner principle, physical and spiritual.
He is also the messenger between the worlds. The wind crosses the sky, touches the earth, and rises to invisible heights. Thanks to him, humans can come into contact with the gods. During Vedic rituals, Vāyu often precedes Agni, the fire. It is he who carries offerings, perfumes, intentions to the celestial heights. He is therefore a link, a bridge, between the human and the divine.
In some hymns, Vāyu is also described as swift, free, and tireless. He drives a chariot drawn by horses as swift as thought ( Rig Veda I.134). He is honored alongside Indra, the king of the gods, which shows his important place in the cosmic order.
Finally, on the inner level, Vāyu corresponds to the breath within the body. In ancient yogas, we learn to control the breath to calm the mind, awaken energy, and achieve enlightenment. This breath is Vāyu. It is therefore not just an external god, but an inner force that can be felt and tamed.
Some hymns from the Rig Veda where Vāyu is mentioned:
- Rig Veda I.2.1: 1 – Vayu, worthy to be seen, come. The juices of soma 1are properly prepared. Drink them, listen to our call.
- Rig Veda I.134.1: 1 – O Vayu, let your swift Horses bring you quickly and joyfully here with the ancient soma-drinkers, yes, the ancient soma-drinkers. May this Happiness be elevated and may your mind obtain knowledge. Come with your chariot drawn by two Horses to the gift 2, O Vayu, to the gift that the sacrificer gives.
- Rig Veda X.169.4: “ 4 – Deign to give us this Wealth as a reward won by the most powerful gift. May the hymns that delight you swell the breast of Vâyu from which flow sweetness 3with Energies.
Vāyu, as breath, connects the visible and the invisible. He is everywhere, but we cannot see him. He is a god, but also an inner principle. He connects heaven, earth, and the hearts of men.
1Drink containing milk and psilocybes.
2To the soma.
3Soma. Soma is called sweet because of the milk that is mixed into it.
Le Rig Veda 
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