BOOK I CHAPTER II I Indra 1. Invite ye Indra with a song to drink your draught of Soma juicel All-conquering Satakratu, most munificent of all who live! 2. Lauded by many, much-invoked, lead... Read more
Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 7 HYMN CXL. Agni. 1. To splendid Agni seated by the altar, loving well his home, I bring the food as ’twere his place of birt... Read more
HYMN CXXXV. Vayu, Indra-Vayu. 1. STREWN is the sacred grass; come Vayu, to our feast, with team of thousands, come, Lord of the harnessed team, with hundreds, Lord of harnessed steeds! The d... Read more
Translator – Ralph T.H. Griffith PART SECOND BOOK I CHAPTER I Om. Glory to the Samaveda! to Lord Ganesa glory! Om. I Soma Pavamana 1. Sing forth to Indu, O ye men, to him who now is pu... Read more
HYMN CXXX. Indra. 1. Come to us, Indra, from afar, conducting us even as a lord of heroes to the gatherings, home, like a King, his heroes’ lord. We come with gifts of pleasant food, w... Read more
HYMN CXXVI. Bhavayavya. 1. WITH wisdom I present these lively praises of Bhavya dweller on the bank of Sindhu; For he, unconquered King, desiring glory, hath furnished me a thousand sacrific... Read more
BOOK VI CHAPTER II DECADE I Soma Pavamana 1. For first possession of your juice. for the exhilarating drink, Drive ye away the dog, my friends, drive ye the long-tongued dog away! 2. As Push... Read more
BOOK VI CHAPTER I DECADE I Soma Pavamana 1. The Gods have come to Indu well-descended, beautified with milk, the active crusher of the foe. 2. Active, while being purified, he hath assailed... Read more
BOOK V CHAPTER II DECADE I. Indra 1. Giver from all sides, bring to us from every side, thou whom as strongest we entreat! 2. This Brahman, comer at due time, named Indra, is renowned and pr... Read more
BOOK V CHAPTER I DECADE I Indra Adityas 1. Indra, this might of thine I praise most highly for the sacrifice That thou, O Lord of Power, dost slay Vritra with might 2. For thee this Soma hat... Read more