HYMN XXVIII Indra, Etc. 1. THERE where the broad-based stone raised on high to press the juices out, O Indra, drink with eager thirst the droppings which the mortar sheds. 2. Where, like bro... Read more

HYMN XXV. Varuna. I. WHATEVER law of thine, O God, O Varurna, as we are men, Day after day we violate. 2. give us not as a prey to death, to be destroyed by thee in wrath, To thy fierce ange... Read more

HYMN XXIII. Vayu and Others. 1. STRONG are the Somas; come thou nigh; these juices have been mixt with milk: Drink, Vayu, the presented draughts. 2. Both Deities who touch the heaven, Indra... Read more

HYMN XX Rbhus. 1. FOR the Celestial Race this song of praise which gives wealth lavishly Was made by singers with their lips. 2. They who for Indra, with their mind, formed horses harnessed... Read more

HYMN XVI. Indra. 1. LET thy Bay Steeds bring thee, the Strong, hither to drink the Soma draught- Those, Indra, who are bright as suns. 2. Here are the grains bedewed with oil: hither let the... Read more

HYMN XIII. Agni 1. AGNI, well-kindled, bring the Gods for him who offers holy gifts. Worship them, Purifier, Priest. 2. Son of Thyself, present, O Sage, our sacrifice to the Gods today. Swee... Read more

HYMN IX. Indra. 1. COME, Indra, and delight thee with the juice at all the Soma feasts, Protector, mighty in thy strength. 2. To Indra pour ye forth thejuice, the active gladdening juice to... Read more