HYMN XCI. Agni. 1. LORD of the house, Sage, ever young, high power of life, O Agni, God, Thou givest to thy worshipper. 2. So with our song that prays and serves, attentive, Lord of spreadin... Read more

HYMN LXXXV. Indra. 1. FOR him the Mornings made their courses longer, and Nights with pleasant voices spake to Indra. For him the Floods stood still, the Seven Mothers, Streams easy for the... Read more

HYMN LXXX. Indra. 1. DOWN to the stream a maiden came, and found the Soma by the way. Bearing it to her home she said, For Indra will I press thee out, for Sakra will I press thee out. 2. Th... Read more

HYMN LXXI. Indra. 1. HASTE forward to us from afar, or, Vrtra-slayer, from anear, To meet the offering to the meath. 2. Strong are the Soma-draughts; come nigh: the juices fill thee with del... Read more

HYMN LXIV. Agni. 1. YOKE, Agni, as a charioteer, thy steeds who best invite the Gods: As ancient Herald seat thyself. 2. And, God, as skilfullest of all, call for us bitherward the Gods: Giv... Read more

HYMN LX. Agni. 1. O AGNI, with thy mighty wealth guard us from all malignity, Yea, from all hate of mortal man. 2. For over thee, O Friend from birih, the wrath of man hath no control: Nay,... Read more

HYMN LV. Indra. 1. LOUD singing at the sacred rite where Soma flows we priests invoke With haste, that he may help, as the bard’s Cherisher, Indra who findeth wealth for you. 2. Whom w... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE EIGHT BOOK – Page 3 HYMN L. Indra. 1. BOTH boons,-may Indra, hitherward turned, listen to this prayer of ours, And mightiest Maghavan with thought in... Read more

HYMN XLVII. Adityas. 1. GREAT help ye give the worshipper, Varuna, Mitra, Mighty Ones! No sorrow ever reaches him whom ye, Adityas, keep from harm. Yours are incomparable aids, and good the... Read more

HYMN XLIV. Agni. 1. PAY service unto Agni with your fuel, rouse your Guest with oil: In him present your offerings. 2. Agni, do thou accept my laud, be magnified by this my song: Welcome my... Read more