HYMN XXVIII Indra, Etc. 1. THERE where the broad-based stone raised on high to press the juices out, O Indra, drink with eager thirst the droppings which the mortar sheds. 2. Where, like bro... Read more
HYMN XXV. Varuna. I. WHATEVER law of thine, O God, O Varurna, as we are men, Day after day we violate. 2. give us not as a prey to death, to be destroyed by thee in wrath, To thy fierce ange... Read more
HYMN XXIII. Vayu and Others. 1. STRONG are the Somas; come thou nigh; these juices have been mixt with milk: Drink, Vayu, the presented draughts. 2. Both Deities who touch the heaven, Indra... Read more
HYMN XX Rbhus. 1. FOR the Celestial Race this song of praise which gives wealth lavishly Was made by singers with their lips. 2. They who for Indra, with their mind, formed horses harnessed... Read more
HYMN XVI. Indra. 1. LET thy Bay Steeds bring thee, the Strong, hither to drink the Soma draught- Those, Indra, who are bright as suns. 2. Here are the grains bedewed with oil: hither let the... Read more
HYMN XIII. Agni 1. AGNI, well-kindled, bring the Gods for him who offers holy gifts. Worship them, Purifier, Priest. 2. Son of Thyself, present, O Sage, our sacrifice to the Gods today. Swee... Read more
HYMN IX. Indra. 1. COME, Indra, and delight thee with the juice at all the Soma feasts, Protector, mighty in thy strength. 2. To Indra pour ye forth thejuice, the active gladdening juice to... Read more
HYMN V. Indra. 1. O COME ye hither, sit ye down: to Indra sing ye forth, your song, companions, bringing hymns of praise. 2. To him the richest of the rich, the Lord of treasures excellent,... Read more
Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE FIRST BOOK – Page1 HYMN I. Agni. 1. I Laud Agni, the chosen Priest, God, minister of sacrifice, The hotar, lavishest of wealth. 2. Worthy is Agni t... Read more