HYMN XXXVII. Surya. 1. Do homage unto Varuna’s and Mitra’s Eye: offer this solemn worship to the Mighty God, Who seeth far away, the Ensign, born of Gods. Sing praises unto Surya... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE TENTH BOOK – Page 2 HYMN XXX. Waters. 1. As ’twere with swift exertion of the spirit, let the priest speed to the celestial Waters, The gloriou... Read more

HYMN XXVII. Indra. 1. THIS, singer, is my firm determination, to aid the worshipper who pours the Soma. I slay the man who brings no milkoblation, unrighteous, powerful, the truth’s pe... Read more

HYMN XXI. Agni. 1. WITH offerings of our own we choose thee, Agni, as Invoking Priest, For sacrifice with trimmed grass,-at your glad carouse-piercing and brightly shining. Thou art waxing g... Read more

HYMN XVI. Agni. 1. Burn him not up, nor quite consume him, Agni: let not his body or his skin be scattered. O Jatavedas, when thou hast matured him, then send him on his way unto the Fathers... Read more

HYMN VIII. Agni. 1. AGNI advances with his lofty banner: the Bull is bellowing to the earth and heavens. He hath attained the sky’s supremest limits. the Steer hath waxen in the lap of... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith RIG VEDA – THE TENTH BOOK HYMN I. Agni. 1. HIGH hath the Mighty risen before the dawning, and come to us with light from out the darkness. Fair-shapen Ag... Read more

HYMN CXI. Soma Pavamana. 1. WITH this his golden splendour purifying him, he with his own allies subdues all enemies, as Sara with his own allies. Cleansing himself with stream of juice he s... Read more

HYMN CVII. Soma Pavamana. I., HENCE sprinkle forth the juice effused,. Soma, the best of sacred gifts, Who, friend of man, hath run amid the water-streams. He hath pressed Soma out with ston... Read more

HYMN C. Soma Pavamana. I. THE Guileless Ones are singing praise to Indra’s well beloved Friend, As, in the morning of its life, the mothers lick the new-born calf. 2. O Indu, while the... Read more