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

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 6 HYMN CXXI, Indra. 1. WHEN Will men’s guardians hasting hear with favour the song of Angiras’s pious childern? When to... Read more

HYMN CXVIII. Asvins. 1. FLYING, with falcons, may your chariot, Asvins, most gracious, bringing friendly help, come hither,- Your chariot, swifter than the mind of mortal, fleet as the wind,... Read more

HYMN CXV. Surya. 1. THE brilliant presence of the Gods hath risen, the eye of Mitra, Varuna and Agni. The soul of all that moveth not or moveth, the Sun hath filled the air and earth and hea... Read more

HYMN CXII. Asvins. 1. To give first thought to them, I worship Heaven and Earth, and Agni, fair bright glow, to hasten their approach. Come hither unto us, O Asvins, with those aids wherewit... Read more

HYMN CVI. Visvedevas. 1. CALL we for aid on Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Agni and the Marut host and Aditi. Even as a chariot from a difficult ravine, bountiful Vasus, rescue us from all distres... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 5 HYMN CI. Indra. 1. SING, with oblation, praise to him who maketh glad, who with Rjisvan drove the dusky brood away. Fain for help... Read more

HYMN XCVI. Agni. 1. HE in the ancient way by strength engendered, lo! straight hath taken to himself all wisdom. The waters and the bowl have made him friendly. The Gods possessed the wealth... Read more

HYMN XCII. Dawn. 1. THESE Dawns have raised their banner; in the eastern half of the mid-air they spread abroad their shinine light. Like heroes who prepare their weapons for the war, onward... Read more