HYMN XXIX. Visvedevas. I. UPHOLDERS of the Law, ye strong Adityas, remove my sin like her who bears in secret. You, Varuna, Mitra and all Gods who listen, I call to help me, I who know your... Read more

HYMN XXIV. Brahmanaspati. 1. BE pleased with this our offering, thou who art the Lord; we will adore thee with this new and mighty song. As this thy friend, our liberal patron, praises thee,... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE SECOND BOOK – Page 2 HYMN XX. Indra. 1. As one brings forth his car when fain for combat, so bring we power to thee- regard us, Indra- Well skilled i... Read more

HYMN XV. Indra 1. Now, verily, will I declare the exploits, mighty and true, of him the True and Mighty. In the Trikadrukas he drank the Soma then in its rapture Indra slew the Dragon. 2. Hi... Read more

HYMN XI. Indra. 1. HEAR thou my call, O Indra; be not heedless: thine may we be for thee to give us treasures; For these presented viands, seeking riches, increase thy strength like streams... Read more

HYMN V. Agni. 1. HERALD and teacher was he born, a guardian for our patrons’ help, Earner by rites of noble wealth. That Strong One may we grasp and guide; 2 In whom, Leader of sacrifi... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE SECOND BOOK – Page 1 HYMN I. Agni. 1. THOU, Agni, shining in thy glory through the days, art brought to life from out the waters, from the stone: Fro... Read more

HYMN CLXXXIV Asvins. 1. LET us invoke you both this day and after the priest is here with lauds when morn is breaking: Nasatyas, wheresoe’er ye be, Heaven’s Children, for him who... Read more

HYMN CLXXIX. Rati. The deified object of this omitted hymn is said to be Rati or Love, and its Rsis or authors are Lopamudrd, Agastya, and a disciple. Lopamudra is represented as inviting th... Read more

HYMN CLXXII. Maruts. 1. WONDERFUL let your coming be, wondrous with help, ye Bounteous Ones, Maruts, who gleam as serpents gleam. 2. Far be from us, O Maruts, ye free givers, your impetuous... Read more