HYMN CVI. Visvedevas. 1. CALL we for aid on Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Agni and the Marut host and Aditi. Even as a chariot from a difficult ravine, bountiful Vasus, rescue us from all distres... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 5 HYMN CI. Indra. 1. SING, with oblation, praise to him who maketh glad, who with Rjisvan drove the dusky brood away. Fain for help... Read more

HYMN XCVI. Agni. 1. HE in the ancient way by strength engendered, lo! straight hath taken to himself all wisdom. The waters and the bowl have made him friendly. The Gods possessed the wealth... Read more

HYMN XCII. Dawn. 1. THESE Dawns have raised their banner; in the eastern half of the mid-air they spread abroad their shinine light. Like heroes who prepare their weapons for the war, onward... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page 4 HYMN LXXXVI. Maruts. 1. THE best of guardians hath that man within whose dwelling place ye drink, O Maruts, giants of the sky. 2.... Read more

HYMN LXXX. Indra. 1. THUS in the Soma, in wild joy the Brahman hath exalted thee: Thou, mightiest It thunder-armed, hast driven by force he Dragon from the earth, lauding thine own imperial... Read more

HYMN LXXIV. Agni. 1. As forth to sacrifice we go, a hymn to a hymn let us say, Who hears us even when afar; 2. Who, from of old, in carnage, when the people gathered, hath preserved His hous... Read more

HYMN LXIX. Agni. 1. BRIGHT, splendid, like Dawn’s lover, he bath filled the two joined worlds as with the light of heaven. When born, with might thou hast encompassed them: Father of G... Read more

HYMN LXIV. Maruts. 1. BRING for the manly host, wise and majestical, O Nodhas, for the Maruts bring thou a pure gift. I deck my songs as one deft-handed, wise in mind prepares the water that... Read more

HYMN LXI Indra. 1. EVEN to him, swift, strong and high. exalted, I bring my song of praise as dainty viands, My thought to him resistless, praise-deserving, prayers offered most especially t... Read more