HYMN XXXII. Indra. 1.THE well thou clavest, settest free the fountains, and gavest rest to floods that were obstructed. Thou, Indra, laying the great mountain open, slaying the Danava, didst... Read more

HYMN XXV. Agni. 1. I WILL sing near, for grace, your God Agni, for he is good to us. Son of the Brands, may he give gifts, and, righteous, save us from the foe. 2. For be is true, whpm men o... Read more

HYMN XV. Agni. 1. To him, the far-renowned, the wise Ordainer, ancient and glorious, a song I offer. Enthroned in oil, the Asura, bliss-giver, is Agni, firm support of noble, riches. 2. By h... Read more

HYMN VI. Agni. 1. I VALUE Agni that good Lord, the home to which the kine return: Whom fleet-foot coursers seek as home, and strong enduring steeds as home. Bring food to those who sing thy... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIFTH BOOK HYMN I. Agni 1. Agni is wakened by the people’s fuel to meet the Dawn who cometh like a milch-cow. Like young trees shooting up on high th... Read more

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