HYMN XLIV. Asvins. 1. WE will invoke this day your car, farspreading, O Asvins, even the gathering, of the sunlight,- Car praised in hymns, most ample, rich in treasure, fitted with seats, t... Read more
HYMN XXXVII. Rbhus. 1. COME to our sacrifice, Vajas, Rbhuksans, Gods, by the paths which Gods are wont to travel, As ye, gay Gods, accept in splendid weather the sacrifice among these folk o... Read more
HYMN XXXII. Indra. 1. O THOU who slewest Vrtra, come, O Indra, hither to our side, Mighty One with thy mighty aids. 2. Swift and impetuous art thou, wondrous amid the well-dressed folk: Thou... Read more
HYMN XXVI. Indra. 1. I WAS aforetime Manu, I was Surya: I am the sage Kaksivan, holy singer. Kutsa the son of Arjuni I master. I am the sapient Usana behold me. 2. I have bestowed the earth... Read more
HYMN XX. Indra. 1. FROM near or far away may mighty Indra giver of succour, come for our protection Lord of men, armed with thunder, with the Strongest, slaying his foes in conflict, in the... Read more
HYMN XVI. Indra. 1. IMPETUOUS, true, let Maghavan come hither, and let his Tawny Coursers speed to reach us. For him have we pressed juice exceeding potent: here, praised with song, let him... Read more
HYMN VIII. Agni. 1. YOUR envoy who possesses all, Immortal, bearer of your gifts, Best worshipper, I woo with song. 2. He, Mighty, knows the gift of wealth, he knows the deep recess of heave... Read more
HYMN IV. Agni. 1. PUT forth like a wide-spreading net thy vigour; go like a mighty King with his attendants. Thou, following thy swift net, shootest arrows: transfix the fiends with darts th... 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