Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 4 HYMN LXXXVI. Maruts. 1. THE best of guardians hath that man within whose dwelling place ye drink, O Maruts, giants of the sky. 2.... Read more

HYMN LXXX. Indra. 1. THUS in the Soma, in wild joy the Brahman hath exalted thee: Thou, mightiest It thunder-armed, hast driven by force he Dragon from the earth, lauding thine own imperial... Read more

HYMN LXXIV. Agni. 1. As forth to sacrifice we go, a hymn to a hymn let us say, Who hears us even when afar; 2. Who, from of old, in carnage, when the people gathered, hath preserved His hous... Read more

HYMN LXIX. Agni. 1. BRIGHT, splendid, like Dawn’s lover, he bath filled the two joined worlds as with the light of heaven. When born, with might thou hast encompassed them: Father of G... Read more

HYMN LXIV. Maruts. 1. BRING for the manly host, wise and majestical, O Nodhas, for the Maruts bring thou a pure gift. I deck my songs as one deft-handed, wise in mind prepares the water that... Read more

HYMN LXI Indra. 1. EVEN to him, swift, strong and high. exalted, I bring my song of praise as dainty viands, My thought to him resistless, praise-deserving, prayers offered most especially t... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 3 HYMN LVI. Indra. I. FOR this man’s full libations held in ladles, he hath roused him, eager, as a horse to meet the mare. H... Read more

HYMN LIII. Indra. I. WE will present fair praise unto the Mighty One, our hymns to Indra in Vivasvdn’s dwelling-place; For he hath ne’er found wealth in those who seem to sleep:... Read more

HYMN LI. Indra. 1. MAKE glad with songs that Ram whom many men invoke, worthy of songs of praise, Indra, the sea of wealth; Whose gracious deeds for men spread like the heavens abroad: sing... Read more

HYMN XLVIII. Dawn. 1. DAWN on us with prosperity, O Usas, Daughter of the Sky, Dawn with great glory, Goddess, Lady of the Light, dawn thou with riches, Bounteous One. 2. They, bringing stee... Read more