Invocation is a literary and ritualistic device often used in literature and prayers. It involves addressing a deity, muse, or higher power to seek inspiration, guidance, or assistance. In poetry, an invocation can be found at the beginning of an epic or poem, where the speaker calls upon divine beings for aid. For instance, Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem “Invocation” expresses a feeling of sadness, invoking the Spirit of Delight. Read More English Summaries.
Invocation Summary
Invocation Summary in English
Invocation is an excerpt taken from Hymns from the Vedas, a book of selected translations from the Vedas by Dr. Abinash Chandra Bose. In this part, the ethics of collective living through mutual love and understanding has been propounded.
An invocation has been made to the Asvins, the twin gods for the people to be united and live with mutual co-operation, not only with their relatives and friends but also with strangers. There should be a unity between mind and purposes. We should not fight against the divine spirit within us. We should avoid wars and battles.