BOOK IX CHAPTER I I Soma Pavamana 1. Forward have flowed the streams of power, of this the mighty one effused, Of him who waits upon the Gods. 2. The singers praise him with their song, and... Read more
Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FORTH BOOK HYMN I. Agni. 1, THEE Agni, have the Gods, ever of one accord, sent hither down, a God, appointed messenger, yea, with their wisdom sent thee do... Read more
BOOK VIII CHAPTER III I Agni 1.Wise Agni, in the ancient way, making his body beautiful, Hath been exalted by the sage. 2. I invocate the Child of Strength, Agni whose glow is bright and pur... Read more
BOOK VIII CHAPTER II I Indra 1. Pressers, blend Soma juice for him, each draugbt most excellent, for him The brave, the: hero, for his joy! 2. The two stroing bay steeds, voked by prayer, hi... Read more
HYMN LVII. Visvedevas. 1. MY thought with fine discernment hath discovered the Cow who wanders free without a herdsman, Her who hath straightway poured me food in plenty: Indra and Agni ther... Read more
HYMN LIV. Visvedevas. 1. To him adorable, mighty, meet for synods, this strengthening hymn, unceasing, have they offered. May Agni hear us with his homely splendours, hear us, Eternal One, w... Read more
HYMN XLVII. Indra. 1. DRINK, Indra, Marut-girt, as Bull, the Soma, for joy, for rapture even as thou listest. Pour down the flood of meath within thy belly: thou from of old art King of Soma... Read more
HYMN XL. Indra. 1. THEE, Indra, we invoke, the Bull, what time the Soma is expressed. So drink thou of the savoury juice. 2. Indra, whom many laud, accept the strength-conferring Soma juice:... Read more
BOOK VIII CHAPTER I I Agni 1. With all thy fires, O Agni, find pleasure in this our sacrifice, And this our speech, O son of Strength! 2. Whate’er, in this perpetual course, we sacrifi... Read more
HYMN XXXIV. Indra. 1. FORT-RENDER, Lord of Wealth, dispelling foemen, Indra with lightnings hath o’ercome the Dasa. Impelled by prayer and waxen great in body, he hath filled earth and... Read more