HYMN XLI. Various Deities. 1. O VAYU, come to us with all the thousand chariots that are thine, Team-borne, to drink the Soma juice. 2. Drawn by thy team, O Vayu, come; to thee is offered th... Read more
HYMN XXXIV. Maruts 1. THE Maruts of resistless might who love the rain, resplendent, terrible like wild beasts in their strength, Glowing like flames of fire, impetuous in career, blowing th... Read more
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