HYMN CLIII. Mitra-Varuna. 1. WE worship with our reverence and oblations you, Mitra Varuna, accordant, mighty, So that with us, ye Twain whose backs are sprinkled with oil, the priests with... Read more

HYMN CXLV. Agni. 1. Ask ye of him for he is come, he knoweth it; he, full of wisdom, is implored, is now implored. With him are admonitions and with him commands: he is the Lord of Strength,... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 7 HYMN CXL. Agni. 1. To splendid Agni seated by the altar, loving well his home, I bring the food as ’twere his place of birt... Read more

HYMN CXXXV. Vayu, Indra-Vayu. 1. STREWN is the sacred grass; come Vayu, to our feast, with team of thousands, come, Lord of the harnessed team, with hundreds, Lord of harnessed steeds! The d... Read more

HYMN CXXX. Indra. 1. Come to us, Indra, from afar, conducting us even as a lord of heroes to the gatherings, home, like a King, his heroes’ lord. We come with gifts of pleasant food, w... Read more

HYMN CXXVI. Bhavayavya. 1. WITH wisdom I present these lively praises of Bhavya dweller on the bank of Sindhu; For he, unconquered King, desiring glory, hath furnished me a thousand sacrific... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 6 HYMN CXXI, Indra. 1. WHEN Will men’s guardians hasting hear with favour the song of Angiras’s pious childern? When to... Read more

HYMN CXVIII. Asvins. 1. FLYING, with falcons, may your chariot, Asvins, most gracious, bringing friendly help, come hither,- Your chariot, swifter than the mind of mortal, fleet as the wind,... Read more

HYMN CXV. Surya. 1. THE brilliant presence of the Gods hath risen, the eye of Mitra, Varuna and Agni. The soul of all that moveth not or moveth, the Sun hath filled the air and earth and hea... Read more

HYMN CXII. Asvins. 1. To give first thought to them, I worship Heaven and Earth, and Agni, fair bright glow, to hasten their approach. Come hither unto us, O Asvins, with those aids wherewit... Read more