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Rig Veda · 200 hymns
HYMN I
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 I Laud Agni, the chosen Priest, God, minister of sacrifice, The hotar, lavishest of wealth. 2 Worthy is Agni to be praised by living as by ancient seers. He shall bring. hitherward the Gods. 3 Through Agni man obtaineth wealth, yea, plenty waxing day by day, Most rich in heroes…
HYMN II
earth
To Vayu
Deity: Vayu
1 BEAUTIFUL Vayu, come, for thee these Soma drops have been prepared: Drink of them, hearken to our call. 2 Knowing the days, with Soma juice poured forth, the singers glorify Thee, Vayu, with their hymns of praise. 3 Vayu, thy penetrating stream goes forth unto the worshipper, F…
HYMN III
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1 YE Asvins, rich in treasure, Lords of splendour, having nimble hands, Accept the sacrificial food. 2 Ye Asvins, rich in wondrous deeds, ye heroes worthy of our praise, Accept our songs with mighty thought. 3 Nisatyas, wonder-workers, yours arc these libations with clipt grass: …
HYMN IV
prosperity
To Indri
Deity: Indri
1 As a good cow to him who milks, we call the doer of fair deeds, To our assistance day by day. 2 Come thou to our libations, drink of Soma; Soma-drinker thou! The rich One's rapture giveth kine. 3 So may we be acquainted with thine innermost benevolence: Neglect us not, come hit…
HYMN V
victory
To Indra
Deity: 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, Indra, wi th Soma juice outpoured. 3 May he stand by us in our need and in abundance for our wealth: May he…
HYMN VI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 They who stand round him as he moves harness the bright, the ruddy Steed The lights are shining in the sky. 2 On both sides to the car they yoke the two bay coursers dear to him, Bold, tawny, bearers of the Chief. 3 Thou, making light where no light was, and form, O men: where …
HYMN VII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 INDRA the singers with high praise, Indra reciters with their lauds, Indra the choirs have glorified. 2 Indra hath ever close to him his two bay steeds and word-yoked car, Indra the golden, thunder-armed. 3 Indra hath raised the Sun on high in heaven, that he may see afar: He b…
HYMN VIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 INDRA, bring wealth that gives delight, the victor's ever-conquering wealth, Most excellent, to be our aid; 2 By means of which we may repel our foes in battle hand to hand, By thee assisted with the car. 3 Aided by thee, the thunder-armed, Indra, may we lift up the bolt, And c…
HYMN IX
victory
To Indra
Deity: 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 him Ile gladdening, oinnific God. 3 O Lord of all men, fair of cheek, rejoice thee in the gladdening lauds, …
HYMN X
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 THE chanters hymn thee, they who say the word of praise magnify thee. The priests have raised thee up on high, O Satakratu, like a pole. 2 As up he clomb from ridge to ridge and looked upon the toilsome task, Indra observes this wish of his, and the Rain hastens with his troop.…
HYMN XI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 ALL sacred songs have magnified Indra expansive as the sea, The best of warriors borne on cars, the Lord, the very Lord of strength. 2 Strong in thy friendship, Indra, Lord of power and might, we have no fear. We glorify with praises thee, the never-conquered conqueror. 3 The g…
HYMN XII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
I WE choose Agni the messenger, the herald, master of all wealth, Well skilled in this our sacrifice. 2 With callings ever they invoke Agni, Agni, Lord of the House, Oblation-bearer, much beloved. 3 Bring the Gods hither, Agni, born for him who strews the sacred grass: Thou art o…
HYMN XIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: 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. Sweet to the taste, that they may feast. 3 Dear Narasamsa, sweet of tongue, the giver of oblations, I Invoke to …
HYMN XV
prosperity
To RTU
Deity: RTU
1 O INDRA drink the Soma juice with Rtu; let the cheering drops Sink deep within, which settle there. 2 Drink from the Purifier's cup, Maruts, with Rtu; sanctify The rite, for ye give precious gifts. 3 O Nestar, with thy Dame accept our sacrifice; with Rtu drink, For thou art he …
HYMN XVI
victory
To Indra
Deity: 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 Bay Coursers bring Indra upon his easiest car. 3 Indra at early morn we call, Indra in course of sacrifice, …
HYMN XVIII
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1 O BRAHMANAPSATI, make him who presses Soma glorious, Even Kaksivan Ausija. 2 The rich, the healer of disease, who giveth wealth, increaseth store, The prompt,-may he be with us still. 3 Let not the foeman's curse, let not a mortal's onslaught fall on us Preserve us, Brahmanaspa…
HYMN XIX
peace
To Agni, Maruts
Deity: Agni, Maruts
1 To this fair sacrifice to drink the milky draught thou art invoked: O Agni, with the Maruts come. 2 No mortal man, no God exceeds thy mental power, O Mighty one - O Agni, with the Maruts come 3 All Gods devoid of guile, who know the mighty region of mid-air: O Agni, with those …
HYMN XXI
victory
To Indra-Agni
Deity: Indra-Agni
1 INDRA and Agni I invoke fain are we for their song of praise Chief Soma-drinkers are they both. 2 Praise ye, O men, and glorify Indra-Agni in the holy rites: Sing praise to them in sacred songs. 3 Indra and Agni we invite, the Soma-drinkers, for the fame Of Mitra, to the Soma-d…
HYMN XXIII
earth
To Vayu and Others
Deity: 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 and Vayu we invoke To drink of this our soma juice. 3 The singers' for their aid, invoke Indra and Vayu, swift as mind, T…
HYMN XXIV
peace
To Varuna and Others
Deity: Varuna and Others
1 WHO now is he, what God among Immortals, of whose auspicious name we may bethink us? Who shall to mighty Aditi restore us, that I may see my Father and my Mother? 2 Agni the God the first among the Immortals, - of his auspicious name let us bethink us. He shall to mighty Aditi …
HYMN XXV
peace
To Varuna
Deity: 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 anger when displeased. 3 To gain thy mercy, Varuna, with hymns we bind thy heart, as binds The charioteer his teth…
HYMN XXVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 O WORTHY of oblation, Lord of prospering powers, assume thy robes, And offer this our sacrifice. 2 Sit ever to be chosen, as our Priest., most youthful, through our hymns, O Agni, through our heavenly word. 3 For here a Father for his son, Kinsman for kinsman worshippeth, And F…
HYMN XXVII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 WITH worship will I glorify thee, Agni, like a long-tailed steed, Imperial Lord of sacred rites. 2 May the far-striding Son of Strength, bringer of great felicity, Who pours his gifts like rain, be ours. 3 Lord of all life, from near; from far, do thou, O Agni evermore Protect …
HYMN XXIX
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 O SOMA DRINKER, ever true, utterly hopeless though we be, Do thou, O Indra, give us hope of beauteous horses and of kine, In thousands, O most wealthy One. 2 O Lord of Strength, whose jaws are strong, great deeds are thine, the powerful: Do thou, O Indra, give us hope of beaute…
HYMN XXX
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 WE seeking strength with Soma-drops fill full your Indra like a well, Most liberal, Lord of Hundred Powers, 2 Who lets a hundred of the pure, a thousand of the milk-blent draughts Flow, even as down a depth, to him; 3 When for the strong, the rapturous joy he in this manner hat…
HYMN XXXI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 Thou, Agni, wast the earliest Angiras, a Seer; thou wast, a God thyself, the Gods' auspicious Friend. After thy holy ordinance the Maruts, sage, active through wisdom, -with their glittering spears, were born. 2 O Agni, thou, the best and earliest Angiras, fulfillest as a Sage …
HYMN XXXII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 I WILL declare the manly deeds of Indra, the first that he achieved, the Thunder-wielder. He slew the Dragon, then disclosed the waters, and cleft the channels of the mountain torrents. 2 He slew the Dragon lying on the mountain: his heavenly bolt of thunder Tvastar fashioned. …
HYMN XXXIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 Come, fain for booty let us seek to Indra: yet more shall he increase his care that guides us. Will not the Indestructible endow us with perfect knowledge of this wealth, of cattle? 2 I fly to him invisible Wealth-giver as flies the falcon to his cherished eyrie, With fairest h…
HYMN XXXIV
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1 Ye who observe this day be with us even thrice: far-stretching is you bounty, Asvins and your course. To you, as to a cloak in winter, we cleave close: you are to be drawn nigh unto us by the wise. 2 Three are the fellies in your honey-bearing car, that travels after Soma's lov…
HYMN XXXV
prosperity
To Savitar
Deity: Savitar
1 AGNI I first invoke for our prosperity; I call on Mitra, Varuna, to aid us here. I call on Night who gives rest to all moving life; I call on Savitar the God to lend us help. 2 Throughout the dusky firmament advancing, laying to rest the immortal and the mortal, Borne in his go…
HYMN XXXVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 WITH words sent forth in holy hymns, Agni we supplicate, the Lord Of many families who duly serve the Gods, yea, him whom others also praise. 2 Men have won Agni, him who makes their strength abound: we, with oblations, worship thee. Our gracious-minded Helper in our deeds of m…
HYMN XXXVII
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1 SING forth, O Kanvas, to your band of Maruts unassailable, Sporting, resplendent on their car 2 They who, self-luminous, were born together, with the spotted deer, Spears, swords, and glittering ornaments. 3 One hears, as though 'twere close at hand, the cracking of the whips t…
HYMN XXXVIII
knowledge
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
I WHAT now? When will ye take us by both hands, as a dear sire his son, Gods, for whom sacred grass is clipped? 2 Now whither? To what goal of yours go ye in heaven, and not on earth? Where do your cows disport themselves? 3 Where are your newest favours shown? Where, Maruts, you…
HYMN XL
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1 O BRAMANASPATI, stand up: God-serving men we pray to thee. May they who give good gifts, the Maruts, come to us. Indra, most swift, be thou with them. 2 O Son of Strength, each mortal calls to thee for aid when spoil of battle waits for him. O Maruts, may this man who loves you…
HYMN XLI
peace
To Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman
Deity: Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman
1 NE'ER is he injured whom the Gods Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, The excellently wise, protect. 2 He prospers ever, free from scathe, whom they, as with full hands, enrich, Whom they preserve from every foe. 3 The Kings drive far away from him his troubles and his enemies, And lead hi…
HYMN XLII
prosperity
To Pusan
Deity: Pusan
I SHORTEN our ways, O Pusan, move aside obstruction in the path: Go close before us, cloud-born God. 2 Drive, Pusan, from our road the wolf, the wicked inauspicious wolf, Who lies in Wait to injure us. 3 Who lurks about the path we take, the robber with a guileful heart: Far from…
HYMN XLIII
protection
To Rudra
Deity: Rudra
1 WHAT shall we sing to Rudra, strong, most bounteous, excellently wise, That shall be dearest to his heart? 2 That Aditi may grant the grace of Rudra to our folk, our kine, Our cattle and our progeny; 3 That Mitra and that Varuna, that Rudra may remember us, Yea, all the Gods wi…
HYMN XLIV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
I IMMORTAL Jatavedas, thou many-hued fulgent gift of Dawn, Agni, this day to him who pays oblations bring the Gods who waken with the morn. 2 For thou art offering-bearer and loved messenger, the charioteer of sacrifice: Accordant with the Asvins and with Dawn grant us heroic str…
HYMN XLVI
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1 Now Morning with her earliest light shines forth, dear Daughter of the Sky: High, Asvins, I extol your praise, 2 Sons of the Sea, mighty to save discoverers of riches, ye Gods with deep thought who find out wealth. 3 Your giant coursers hasten on over the region all in flames, …
HYMN XLVIII
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: Dawn
1 DAWN on us with prosperity, O Usas, Daughter of the Sky, Dawn with great glory, Goddess, Lady of the Light, dawn thou with riches, Bounteous One. 2 They, bringing steeds and kine, boon-givers of all wealth, have oft sped forth to lighten us. O Usas, waken up for me the sounds o…
HYMN XLIX
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: Dawn
1 E'EN from above the sky's bright realm come, Usas, by auspicious ways: Let red steeds bear thee to the house of him who pours the Soma, juice. 2 The chariot which thou mountest, fair of shape, O Usas light to move,- Therewith, O Daughter of the Sky, aid men of noble fame today.…
HYMN L
earth
To Surya
Deity: Surya
1 HIS bright rays bear him up aloft, the God who knoweth all that lives, Surya, that all may look on him. 2 The constellations pass away, like thieves, together with their beams, Before the all-beholding Sun' 3 His herald rays are seen afar refulgent o'er the world of men, Like f…
HYMN LI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 MAKE glad with songs that Ram whom many men invoke, worthy of songs of praise, Indra, the sea of wealth; Whose gracious deeds for men spread like the heavens abroad: sing praise to him the Sage, most liberal for our good. 2 As aids the skilful Rbhus yearned to Indra strong to s…
HYMN LII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 I GLORIFY that Ram who finds the light of heaven, whose hundred nobly-natured ones go forth with him. With hymns may I turn hither Indra to mine aid,-the Car which like a strong steed hasteth to the call. 2 Like as a mountain on firm basis, unremoved, he, thousandfold protector…
HYMN LIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
I WE will present fair praise unto the Mighty One, our hymns to Indra in Vivasvdn's dwelling-place; For he hath ne'er found wealth in those who seem to sleep: those who give wealth to men accept no paltry praise. 2 Giver of horses, Indra, giver, thou, of kine, giver of barley, th…
HYMN LIV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 URGE us not, Maghavan, to this distressful fight, for none may comprehend the limit of thy strength. Thou with fierce shout hast made the woods and rivers roar: did not men run in crowds together in their fear? 2 Sing hymns of praise to Sakra, Lord of power and might; laud thou…
HYMN LV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1 THOUGH e'en this heaven's wide space and earth have spread them out, nor heaven nor earth may be in greatness Indra's match. Awful and very mighty, causing woe to men, he whets his thunderbolt for sharpness, as a bull. 2 Like as the watery ocean, so doth he receive the rivers s…
HYMN LVI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
I FOR this man's full libations held in ladles, he hath roused him, eager, as a horse to meet the mare. He stays his golden car, yoked with Bay Horses, swift, and drinks the Soma juice which strengthens for great deeds. 2 To him the guidance-following songs of praise flow full, a…
HYMN LVII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
I To him most liberal, lofty Lord of lofty wealth, verily powerful and strong, I bring my hymn,- Whose checkless bounty, as of waters down a slope, is spread abroad for all that live, to give them strength. 2 Now all this world, for worship, shall come after thee-the offerer's li…
HYMN LIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 THE other fires are, verily, thy branches; the Immortals all rejoice in thee, O Agni. Centre art thou, Vaigvdnara, of the people, sustaining men like a deep-founded pillar. 2 The forehead of the sky, earth's centre, Agni became the messenger of earth and heaven. Vaisvanara, the…
HYMN LX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
I As 'twere Some goodly treasure Matarisvan brought, as a gift, the glorious Priest to Bhrgu, Banner of sacrifice, the good Protector, child of two births, the swiftly moving envoy. 2 Both Gods and men obey this Ruler's order, Gods who are worshipped, men who yearn and worship. A…
HYMN LXII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. LIKE Angiras a gladdening laud we ponder to him who loveth song, exceeding mighty. Let us sing glory to the far-famed Hero who must be praised with fair hymns by the singer. 2 Unto the great bring ye great adoration, a chant with praise to him exceeding mighty, Through whom ou…
HYMN LXIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THOU art the Mighty One; when born, O Indra, with power thou tcrrifiedst earth and heaven - When, in their fear of thee, all firm-set mountains and monstrous creatures shook like dust before thee. 2 When thy two wandering Bays thou drawest hither, thy praiser laid within thine…
HYMN LXIV
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: 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 hath power in solemn rites. 2 They spring to birth, the lofty Ones, the Bulls of Heaven, divine, the youths …
HYMN LXV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 ONE-MINDED, wise, they tracked thee like a thief lurking in dark cave with a stolen cow: Thee claiming worship, bearing it to Gods -. there nigh to thee sate all the Holy Ones. 2 The Gods approached the ways of holy Law; there was a gathering vast as heaven itself. The waters f…
HYMN LXVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. LIKE the Sun's glance, like wealth of varied sort, like breath which is the life, like one's own son, Like a swift bird, a cow who yields her milk, pure and refulgent to the wood he speeds. 2 He offers safety like a pleasant home, like ripened corn, the Conqueror of men. Like …
HYMN LXVII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. VICTORIOUS in the wood, Friend among men, ever he claims obedience as a King. Gracious like peace, blessing like mental power, Priest was he, offering-bearer, full of thought. 2 He, bearing in his hand all manly might, crouched in the cavern, struck the Gods with fear. Men fil…
HYMN LXVIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. COMMINGLING, restless, he ascends the sky, unveiling nights and all that stands or moves, As he the sole God is preeminent in great. ness among all these other Gods. 2 All men are joyful in thy power, O God, that living from the dry wood thou art born. All truly share thy Godh…
HYMN LXIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: 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 Gods, and yet their Son wast thou. 2 Agni, the Sage, the humble, who discerns like the cow's udder, the sweet tast…
HYMN LXX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. MAY we, the pious, win much food by prayer, may Agni with fair light pervade each act,- He the observer of the heavenly laws of Gods, and of the race of mortal man. 2 He who is germ of waters, germ of woods, germ of all things that move not and that move,- To him even in the r…
HYMN LXXI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. LOVING the loving One, as wives their husband, the sisters of one home have urged him forward, Bright-coloured, even, as the cows love morning, dark, breaking forth to view, and redly beaming. 2 Our sires with lauds burst e'en the firmset fortress, yea, the Angirases, with roa…
HYMN LXXII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. THOUGH holding many gifts for men, he humbleth the higher powers of each wise ordainer. Agni is now the treasure-lord of treasures, for ever granting all immortal bounties. 2 The Gods infallible all searching found not him, the dear Babe who still is round about us. Worn weary…
HYMN LXXIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
I. HE who gives food, like patrimonial riches and guides aright like some wise man's instruction, Loved like a guest who lies in pleasant lodging,-may he, as Priest, prosper his servant's dwelling. 2 He who like Savitar the God, true-minded protecteth with his power. all acts of …
HYMN LXXIV
peace
To Agni
Deity: 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 household for the worshipper. 3 And let men say, Agni is born, e'en he who slayeth Vrtra, he Who winneth wealth i…
HYMN LXXV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. ACCEPT our loudest-sounding hymn, food most delightful to the Gods, Pouring our offerings in thy mouth. 2 Now, Agni, will we say to thee, O wisest and best Afigiras, Our precious, much-availing prayer. 3 Who, Agni, is thy kin, of men? who is thy worthy worshipper? On whom depe…
HYMN LXXVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. How may the mind draw nigh to please thee, Agni? What hymn of praise shall bring us greatest blessing? Or who hath gained thy power by sacrifices? or with what mind shall we bring thee oblations? 2 Come hither, Agni; sit thee down as Hotar; be thou who never wast deceived our …
HYMN LXXVII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. How shall we pay oblation unto Agni? What hymn, Godloved, is said to him refulgent? Who, deathless, true to Law, mid men a herald, bringeth the Gods as best of sacrificers? 2 Bring him with reverence hither, most propitious in sacrifices, true to Law, the herald; For Agni, whe…
HYMN LXXVIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. O JATAVEDAS, keen and swift, we Gotamas with sacred song exalt thee for thy glories' sake. 2 Thee, as thou art, desiring wealth Gotama worships with his song: We laud thee for thy glories' sake. 3 As such, like Angiras we call on thee best winner of the spoil: We laud thee for…
HYMN LXXIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. HE in mid-air's expanse hath golden tresses; a raging serpent, like the rushing tempest: Purely refulgent, knowing well the morn. ing; like honourable dames, true, active workers. 2 Thy well-winged flashes strengthen in their manner, when the black Bull hath bellowed round abo…
HYMN LXXX
victory
To Indra
Deity: 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 sway. 2 The mighty flowing Soma-draught, brought by the Hawk, hath gladdened thee, That in thy strength, O T…
HYMN LXXXI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE men have lifted Indra up, the Vrtra slayer, to joy and strength: Him, verily, we invocate in battles whether great or small: be he our aid in deeds of might. 2 Thou, Hero, art a warrior, thou art giver of abundant spoil. Strengthening e'en the feeble, thou aidest the sacri…
HYMN LXXXII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. GRACIOUSLY listen to our songs, Maghavan, be not negligent. As thou hast made us full of joy and lettest us solicit thee, now, Indra, yoke thy two Bay Steeds. 2 Well have they eaten and rejoiced; the friends have risen and passed away. The sages luminous in themselves have. pr…
HYMN LXXXIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. INDRA, the mortal man well guarded by thine aid goes foremost in the wealth of horses and of kine. With amplest wealth thou fillest him, as round about the waters clearly seen afar fill Sindhu full. 2 The heavenly Waters come not nigh the priestly bowl: they but look down and …
HYMN LXXXIV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. The Soma hath been pressed for thee, O Indra; mightiest, bold One, come. May Indra-vigour fill thee full, as the Sun fills mid-air with rays. 2 His pair of Tawny Coursers bring Indra of unresisted might Hither to Rsis' songs of praise and sacrifice performed by men. 3 Slayer o…
HYMN LXXXV
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. THEY who are glancing forth, like women, on their way, doers of mighty deeds, swift racers, Rudra's Sons, The Maruts have made heaven and earth increase and grow: in sacrifices they delight, the strong and wild. 2 Grown to their perfect strength greatness have they attained; t…
HYMN LXXXVI
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. THE best of guardians hath that man within whose dwelling place ye drink, O Maruts, giants of the sky. 2 Honoured with sacrifice or with the worship of the sages' hymns, O Maruts, listen to the call. 3 Yea, the strong man to whom ye have vouchsafed to give a sage, shall move I…
HYMN LXXXVIII
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. COME hither, Maruts, on your lightning laden cars, sounding with sweet songs, armed with lances, winged with steeds. Fly unto us with noblest food, like birds, O ye of mighty power. 2 With their red-hued or, haply, tawny coursers which speed their chariots on, they come for gl…
HYMN LXXXIX
prosperity
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. MAY powers auspicious come to us from every side, never deceived, unhindered, and victorious, That the Gods ever may be with us for our gain, our guardians day by day unceasing in their care. 2 May the auspicious favour of the Gods be ours, on us descend the bounty of the righ…
HYMN XC
healing
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. MAY Varuna with guidance straight, and Mitra lead us, he who knows, And Aryaman in accord with Gods. 2 For they are dealers forth of wealth, and, not deluded, with their might Guard evermore the holy laws. 3 Shelter may they vouchsafe to us, Immortal Gods to mortal men, Chasin…
HYMN XCII
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: 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 they come bright red in hue, the Mother Cows. 2 Readily have the purple beams of light shot up; the Red Co…
HYMN XCIII
peace
To Agni-Sona
Deity: Agni-Sona
1 AGNI and Soma, mighty Pair, graciously hearken to my call, Accept in friendly wise my hymn, and prosper him who offers gifts. 2 The man who honours you to-day, Agni and Soma, with this hymn, Bestow on him heroic strength, increase of kine, and noble steeds. 3 The man who offers…
HYMN XCIV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 FOR Jatavedas worthy of our praise will we frame with our mind this eulogy as 'twere a car. For good, in his assembly, is this care of ours. Let us not, in thy friendship, Agni, suffer harm. 2 The man for whom thou sacrificest prospereth, dwelleth without a foe, gaineth heroic …
HYMN XCV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. To fair goals travel Two unlike in semblance: each in succession nourishes an infant. One bears a Godlike Babe of golden colour; bright and fair-shining, is he with the other. 2 Tvastar's ten daughters, vigilant and youthful, produced this Infant borne to sundry quarters. They…
HYMN XCVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: 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 bestowing Agni. 2 At Ayu's ancient call he by his wisdom gave all this progeny of men their being, And, by…
HYMN XCVII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. CHASING with light our sin away, O Agni, shine thou wealth on us. May his light chase our sin away. 2 For goodly fields, for pleasant homes, for wealth we sacrifice to thee. May his light chase our sin away. 3 Best praiser of all these be he; foremost, our chiefs who sacrifice…
HYMN XCIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. FOR Jatavedas let us press the Soma: may he consume the wealth of the malignant. May Agni carry us through all our troubles, through grief as in a boat across the river.
HYMN C
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. MAY he who hath his home with strength, the Mighty, the King supreme of earth and spacious heaven, Lord of true power, to he invoked in battles,-may Indra, girt by Maruts, be our succour. 2 Whose way is unattainable like Surya's: he in each fight is the strong Vrtra-slayer, Mi…
HYMN CI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. SING, with oblation, praise to him who maketh glad, who with Rjisvan drove the dusky brood away. Fain for help, him the strong whose right hand wields the bolt, him girt by Maruts we invoke to be our Friend. 2 Indra, who with triumphant wrath smote Vyamsa down, and Sambara, an…
HYMN CII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. To thee the Mighty One I bring this mighty hymn, for thy desire hath been gratified by my laud. In Indra, yea in him victorious through his strength, the Gods have joyed at feast and when the Soma flowed. 2 The Seven Rivers bear his glory far and wide, and heaven and sky and e…
HYMN CIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THAT highest Indra-power of thine is distant: that which is here sages possessed aforetime. This one is on the earth, in heaven the other, and both unite as flag with flag in battle. 2 He spread the wide earth out and firmly fixed it, smote with his thunderbolt and loosed the …
HYMN CIV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE altar hath been made for thee to rest on: come like a panting courser and be seated. Loosen thy flying Steeds, set free thy Horses who bear thee swiftly nigh at eve and morning. 2 These men have come to Indra for assistance: shall he not quickly come upon these pathways? M…
HYMN CV
knowledge
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. WITHIN the waters runs the Moon, he with the beauteous wings in heaven. Ye lightnings with your golden wheels, men find not your abiding-place. Mark this my woe, ye Earth and Heaven. 2 Surely men crave and gain their wish. Close to her husband clings the wife. And, in embraces…
HYMN CVI
knowledge
To Visvedevas
Deity: 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 distress. 2 Come ye Adityas for our full prosperity, in conquests of the foe, ye Gods, bring joy to us. Even as a chari…
HYMN CVII
knowledge
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. THE sacrifice obtains the Gods' acceptance: be graciously inclined to us, Adityas. Hitherward let your favour be directed, and be our best deliverer from trouble. 2 By praise-songs of Angirases exalted, may!he Gods come to us with their protection. May Indra with his powers, M…
HYMN CVIII
victory
To Indra-Agni
Deity: Indra-Agni
1. ON that most wondrous car of yours, O Indra and Agni, which looks round on all things living, Take ye your stand and come to us together, and drink libations of the flowing Soma. 2 As vast as all this world is in its compass, deep as it is, with its far-stretching surface, So …
HYMN CIX
victory
To Indra-Agni
Deity: Indra-Agni
1. LONGING for weal I looked around, in spirit, for kinsmen, Indra-Agni, or for brothers. No providence but yours alone is with me so have I wrought for you this hymn for succour. 2 For I have heard that ye give wealth more freely than worthless son-in-law or spouse's brother. So…
HYMN CX
prosperity
To Rbhus
Deity: Rbhus
1. THE holy work I wrought before is wrought again: my sweetest hymn is sung to celebrate your praise. Here, O ye Rbhus, is this sea for all the Gods: sate you with Soma offered with the hallowing word. 2 When, seeking your enjoyment onward from afar, ye, certain of my kinsmen, w…
HYMN CXI
prosperity
To Rbhus
Deity: Rbhus
1. WORKING with skill they wrought the lightly rolling car: they wrought the Bays who bear Indra and bring great gifts. The Rbhus for their Parents made life young again; and fashioned for the calf a mother by its side. 2 For sacrifice make for us active vital power for skill and…
HYMN CXII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: 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 wherewith in fight ye speed the war-cry to the spoil. 2 Ample, unfailing, they have mounted as it were an eloquent car…
HYMN CXIII
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: Dawn
1. This light is come, amid all lights the fairest; born is the brilliant, far-extending brightness. Night, sent away for Savitar's uprising, hath yielded up a birth-place for the Morning. 2 The Fair, the Bright is come with her white offspring; to her the Dark One hath resigned …
HYMN CXIV
protection
To Rudra
Deity: Rudra
1. To the strong Rudra bring we these our songs of praise, to him the Lord of Heros with the braided hair, That it be well with all our cattle and our men, that in this village all he healthy and well-fed. 2 Be gracious unto us, O Rudra, bring us joy: thee, Lord of Heroes, thee w…
HYMN CXV
earth
To Surya
Deity: 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 heaven. 2 Like as a young man followeth a maiden, so doth the Sun the Dawn, refulgent Goddess: Where pious men…
HYMN CXVI
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. I TRIM like grass my song for the Nasatyas and send their lauds forth as the wind drives rain-clouds, Who, in a chariot rapid as an arrow, brought to the youthful Vimada a consort. 2 Borne on by rapid steeds of mighty pinion, or proudly trusting in the Gods' incitements. That …
HYMN CXVII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. ASVINS, your ancient priest invites you hither to gladden you with draughts of meath of Soma. Our gift is on the grass, our song apportioned: with food and strength come hither, O Nasatyas. 2 That car of yours, swifter than thought, O Asvins, which drawn by brave steeds cometh…
HYMN CXVIII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: 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, three-seated O ye Mighty. 2 Come to us with your chariot triple seated, three-wheeled, of triple form, that ro…
HYMN CXIX
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. HITHER, that I may live, I call unto the feast your wondrous car, thought-swift, borne on by rapid steeds. With thousand banners, hundred treasures, pouring gifts, promptly obedient, bestowing ample room. 2 Even as it moveth near my hymn is lifted up, and all the regions come …
HYMN CXX
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. ASVINS, what praise may win your grace? Who may be pleasing to you both? How shall the ignorant worship you? 2 Here let the ignorant ask the means of you who know-for none beside you knoweth aught - Not of a spiritless mortal man. 3 Such as ye: are, all-wise, we call you. Ye w…
HYMN CXXIII
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: Dawn
1. THE Daksina's broad chariot hath been harnessed: this car the Gods Immortal have ascended. Fain to bring light to homes of men the noble and active Goddess hath emerged from darkness. 2 She before all the living world hath wakened, the Lofty One who wins and gathers treasure. …
HYMN CXXIV
prosperity
To Dawn
Deity: Dawn
1. THE Dawn refulgent when the fire is kindled, and the Sun rising, far diffuse their brightness. Savitar, God, hath sentus forth to labour, each quadruped, each biped, to be active. 2 Not interrupting heavenly ordinances, although she minisheth human generations. The last of end…
HYMN CXXV
prosperity
To Svanaya
Deity: Svanaya
1. COMING at early morn he gives his treasure; the prudent one receives and entertains him. Thereby increasing still his life and offspring, he comes with brave sons to abundant riches. 2 Rich shall he be in gold and kine and horses. Indra bestows on him great vital power, Who st…
HYMN CXXVI
prosperity
To Bhavayavya
Deity: 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 sacrifices. 2 A hundred necklets from the King, beseeching, a hundred gift-steeds I at once accepted; Of the lord's cows a…
HYMN CXXVIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. By Manu's law was born this Agni, Priest most skilled, born for the holy work of those who yearn therefore, yea, born for his own holy work. All ear to him who seeks his love and wealth to him who strives for fame, Priest ne'er deceived, he sits in Ila's holy place, girt round…
HYMN CXXX
victory
To Indra
Deity: 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, with juice poured forth, invoking thee, As sons invite a sire, that thou mayst get thee strength thee, bounteousest…
HYMN CXXXI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. To Indra Dyaus the Asura hath bowed him down, to Indra mighty Earth with wide-extending tracts, to win the light, with wide-spread tracts. All Gods of one accord have set Indra in front preeminent. For Indra all libations must be set apart, all man's libations set apart. 2 In …
HYMN CXXXII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. HELPED, Indra Maghavan, by thee in war of old, may we subdue in fight the men who strive with us, conquer the men who war with us. This day that now is close at hand bless him who pours the Soma juice. In this our sacrifice may we divide the spoil, showing our strength, the sp…
HYMN CXXXIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. WITH sacrifice I purge both earth and heaven: I burn up great she-fiends who serve not Indra, Where throttled by thy hand the foes were slaughtered, and in the pit of death lay pierced and mangled. 2 O thou who castest forth the stones crushing the sorceresses' heads, Break th…
HYMN CXXXIV
earth
To Vayu
Deity: Vayu
1. Vayu, let fleet-foot coursers bring thee speedily to this our feast, to drink first of the juice we pour, to the first draught of Soma juice. May our glad hymn, discerning well, uplifted, gratify thy mind. Come with thy team-drawn car, O Vayu, to the gift, come to the sacrific…
HYMN CXXXV
victory
To Vayu, Indra-Vayu
Deity: 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 drops divine are lifted up for thee, the God, to drink them first. The juices rich in sweets have raised thern for thy jo…
HYMN CXXXVI
peace
To Mitra-Varuna
Deity: Mitra-Varuna
1. BRING adoration ample and most excellent, hymn, offierings, to the watchful Twain, the bountiful, your sweetest to the bounteous Ones. Sovrans adored with streams of oil and praised at every sacrifice. Their high imperial might may nowhere be assailed, ne'er may their Godhead …
HYMN CXXXVII
peace
To Mitra-Varuna
Deity: Mitra-Varuna
1. WITH stones have we pressed out: O come; these gladdening drops are blent with milk, these Soma-drops which gladden you. Come to us, Kings who reach to heaven, approach us, coming hitherward. These milky drops are yours, Mitra and Varuna, bright Soma juices blent with milk. 2 …
HYMN CXXXVIII
prosperity
To Pusan
Deity: Pusan
1. STRONG Pusan's majesty is lauded evermore, the glory of his lordly might is never faint, his song of praise is never faint. Seeking felicity I laud him nigh to help, the source, of bliss, Who, Vigorous one, hath drawn to him the hearts of all, drawn them, the Vigorous One, the…
HYMN CXXXIX
prosperity
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. HEARD be our prayer! In thought I honour Agni first: now straightway we elect this heavenly company, Indra and Vayu we elect. For when our latest thought is raised and on Vivasvan centred well, Then may our holy songs go forward on their way, our songs as 'twere unto the Gods.…
HYMN CXL
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1 To splendid Agni seated by the altar, loving well his home, I bring the food as 'twere his place of birth. I clothe the bright One with my hymn as with a robe, him with the car of light, bright-hued, dispelling gloom. 2 Child of a double birth he grasps at triple food; in the y…
HYMN CXLI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. YEA, verily, the fair effulgence of the God for glory was established, since he sprang from strength. When he inclines thereto successful is the hymn: the songs of sacrifice have brought him as they flow 2 Wonderful, rich in nourishment, he dwells in food; next, in the seven a…
HYMN CXLIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. To Agni I present a newer mightier hymn, I bring my words and song unto the Son of Strength, Who, Offspring of the Waters, bearing precious things sits on the earth, in season, dear Invoking Priest. 2 Soon as he sprang to birth that Agni was shown forth to Matarisvan in the hi…
HYMN CXLIV
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. THE Priest goes forth to sacrifice, with wondrous power sending aloft the hymn of glorious brilliancy. He moves to meet the ladles turning to the right, which are the first to kiss the place where he abides. 2 To him sang forth the flowing streams of Holy Law, encompassed in t…
HYMN CXLV
peace
To Agni
Deity: 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, the Lord of Power and Might. 2 They ask of him: not all learn by their questioning what he, the Sage, hath…
HYMN CXLVI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. I LAUD the seven-rayed, the triple-headed, Agni all-perfect in his Parents' bosom, Sunk in the lap of all that moves and moves not, him who hath filled all luminous realms of heaven. 2 As a great Steer he grew to these his Parents; sublime lie stands, untouched by eld, far-rea…
HYMN CXLVII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. How, Agni, have the radiant ones, aspiring, endued thee with the vigour of the living, So that on both sides fostering seed and offspring, the Gods may joy in Holy Law's fulfilment? 2 Mark this my speech, Divine One, thou, Most Youthful! offered to thee by him who gives most f…
HYMN CXLVIII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. WHAT Matarisvan, piercing, formed by friction, Herald of all the Gods. in varied figure, Is he whom they have set mid human houses, gay-hued as light and shining forth for beauty. 2 They shall not harm the man who brings thee praises: such as I am, Agni my help approves me. Al…
HYMN CXLIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. HITHER he hastens to give, Lord of great riches, King of the mighty, to the place of treasure. lie pressing-stones shall serve him speeding near us. 2 As Steer of men so Steer of earth and heaven by glory, he whose streams all life hath drunken, Who hasting forward rests upon …
HYMN CL
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. AGNI, thy faithful servant I call upon thee with many a gift, As in the keeping of the great inciting God; 2 Thou who ne'er movest thee to aid the indolent, the godless man, Him who though wealthy never brings an offering. 3 Splendid, O Singer, is that man, mightiest of the gr…
HYMN CLI
peace
To Mitra and Varuna
Deity: Mitra and Varuna
1. HEAVEN and earth trembled at the might and voice of him, whom, loved and Holy One, helper of all mankind, The wise who longed for spoil in fight for kine brought forth with power, a Friend, mid waters, at the sacrifice. 2 As these, like friends, have done this work for you, th…
HYMN CLII
peace
To Mitra-Varuna
Deity: Mitra-Varuna
1. THE robes which ye put on abound with fatness: uninterrupted courses are your counsels. All falsehood, Mitra-Varuna! ye conquer, and closely cleave unto the Law Eternal. 2 This might of theirs hath no one comprehended. True is the crushing word the sage hath uttered, The fearf…
HYMN CLIII
peace
To Mitra-Varuna
Deity: 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 oil and hymns support you. 2 Your praise is like a mighty power, an impulse: to you, Twain Gods, a well-formed hymn …
HYMN CLIV
earth
To Visnu
Deity: Visnu
1. I WILL declare the mighty deeds of Visnu, of him who measured out the earthly regions, Who propped the highest place of congregation, thrice setting down his footstep, widely striding. 2 For this his mighty deed is Visnu lauded, like some wild beast, dread, prowling, mountain-…
HYMN CLV
victory
To Visnu-Indra
Deity: Visnu-Indra
1. To the great Hero, him who sets his mind thereon, and Visnu, praise aloud in song your draught of juice,- Gods ne'er beguiled, who borne as 'twere by noble steed, have stood upon the lofty ridges of the hills. 2 Your Soma-drinker keeps afar your furious rush, Indra and Visnu, …
HYMN CLVI
prosperity
To Visnu
Deity: Visnu
1. FAR-SHINING, widely famed, going thy wonted way, fed with the oil, be helpful. Mitra-like, to us. So, Visnu, e'en the wise must swell thy song of praise, and he who hath oblations pay thee solemn rites. 2 He who brings gifts to him the Ancient and the Last, to Visnu who ordain…
HYMN CLVII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. AGNI is wakened: Surya riseth from the earth. Mighty, refulgent Dawn hath shone with all her light. The Asvins have equipped their chariot for the course. God Savitar hath moved the folk in sundry ways. 2 When, Asvins, ye equip your very mighty car, bedew, ye Twain, our power …
HYMN CLVIII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. YE Vasus Twain, ye Rudras full of counsel, grant us, Strong Strengtheners, when ye stand beside us, What wealth Aucathya craves of you, great Helpers when ye come forward with no niggard succour. 2 Who may give you aught, Vasus, for your favour, for what, at the Cow's place, y…
HYMN CLIX
prosperity
To Heaven and Earth
Deity: Heaven and Earth
1. I PRAISE with sacrifices mighty Heaven and Earth at festivals, the wise, the Strengtheners of Law. Who, having Gods for progeny, conjoined with Gods, through wonder-working wisdom bring forth choicest boons. 2 With invocations, on the gracious Father's mind, and on the Mother'…
HYMN CLX
knowledge
To Heaven and Earth
Deity: Heaven and Earth
1. THESE, Heaven and Earth, bestow prosperity on all, sustainers of the region, Holy Ones and wise, Two Bowls of noble kind: between these Goddesses the God, the fulgent Sun, travels by fixed decree. 2 Widely-capacious Pair, mighty, that never fail, the Father and the Mother keep…
HYMN CLXI
prosperity
To Rbhus
Deity: Rbhus
1 WHY hath the Best, why hath the Youngest come to us? Upon what embassy comes he? What have we said? We have not blamed the chalice of illustrious birth. We, Brother Agni, praised the goodness of the wood. 2 The chalice that is single make ye into four: thus have the Gods comman…
HYMN CLXIII
prosperity
To The Horse
Deity: The Horse
1. WHAT time, first springing into life, thou neighedst, proceeding from the sea or upper waters, Limbs of the deer hadst thou, and eagle pinions. O Steed, thy birth is nigh and must be lauded. 2 This Steed which Yama gave hath Trita harnessed, and him, the first of all, hath Ind…
HYMN CLXIV
prosperity
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. OF this benignant Priest, with eld grey-coloured, the brother midmost of the three is lightning. The third is he whose back with oil is sprinkled. Here I behold the Chief with seven male children. 2 Seven to the one-wheeled chariot yoke the Courser; bearing seven names the sin…
HYMN CLXVI
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. Now let us publish, for the vigorous company the herald of the Strong One, their primeval might. With fire upon your way, O Maruts loud of voice, with battle, Mighty Ones, achieve your deeds of strength. 2 Bringing the pleasant mcath as 'twere their own dear son, they sport in…
HYMN CLXVIII
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. SWIFT gain is his who hath you near at every rite: ye welcome every song of himwho serves the Gods. So may I turn you hither with fair hymns of praise to give great succour for the weal of both the worlds. 2 Surrounding, as it were, self-born, self-powerful, they spring to lif…
HYMN CLXIX
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. As, Indra, from great treason thou protectest, yea, from great treachery these who approach us, So, marking well, Controller of the Maruts grant us their blessings, for they are thy dearest. 2 The various doings of all mortal people by thee are ordered, in thy wisdom, Indra. T…
HYMN CLXXI
knowledge
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. To you I come with this mine adoration, and with a hymn I crave the Strong Ones' favour A hymn that truly makes you joyful, Maruts. Suppress your anger and unyoke your horses. 2 Maruts, to you this laud with prayer and worship, formed in the mind and heart, ye Gods, is offered…
HYMN CLXXII
peace
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. WONDERFUL let your coming be, wondrous with help, ye Bounteous Ones, Maruts, who gleam as serpents gleam. 2 Far be from us, O Maruts, ye free givers, your impetuous shaft; Far from us be the stone ye hurl. 3 O Bounteous Givers, touch ye not, O Maruts, Trnskanda's folk; Lift ye…
HYMN CLXXIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE praise-song let him sing forth bursting bird-like: sing we that hymn which like heaven's light expandeth, That the milk-giving cows may, unimpeded call to the sacred grass the Gods' assembly. 2 Let the Bull sing with Bulls whose toil is worship, with a loud roar like some …
HYMN CLXXIV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THOU art the King of all the Gods, O Indra: protect the men, O Asura, preserve us. Thou Lord of Heroes, Maghavan, our saver, art faithful, very rich, the victory-giver. 2 Indra, thou humbledst tribes that spake with insult by breaking down seven autumn forts, their refuge. Tho…
HYMN CLXXV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. GLAD thee: thy glory hath been quaffed, Lord of Bay Steeds, as 'twere the bowl's enlivening mead. For thee the Strong there is strong drink, mighty, omnipotent to win. 2 Let our strong drink, most excellent, exhilarating, come to thee, Victorious, Indra1 bringing gain, immorta…
HYMN CLXXVI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. CHEER thee with draughts to win us bliss: Soma, pierce Indra in thy strength. Thou stormest trembling in thy rage, and findest not a foeman nigh. 2 Make our songs penetrate to him who is the Only One of men; For whom the sacred food is spread, as the steer ploughs the barley i…
HYMN CLXXVII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE Bull of men, who cherishes all people, King of the Races, Indra, called of many, Fame-loving, praised, hither to me with succour turn having yoked both vigorous Bay Horses! 2 Thy mighty Stallions, yoked by prayer, O Indra, thy. Coursers to thy mighty chariot harnessed,- As…
HYMN CLXXVIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. IF, Indra, thou hast given that gracious hearing where with thou helpest those who sang thy praises. Blast not the wish that would exalt us may I gain all from thee, and pay all man's devotions. 2 Let not the Sovran Indra disappoint us in what shall bring both Sisters to our d…
HYMN CLXXIX
knowledge
To Rati
Deity: Rati
The deified object of this omitted hymn is said to be Rati or Love, and its Rsis or authors are Lopamudrd, Agastya, and a disciple. Lopamudra is represented as inviting the caresses of her aged husband Agastya, and complaining of his coldness and neglect. Agastya responds in stan…
HYMN CLXXX
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. LIGHTLY your coursers travel through the regions when round thesea of air your car is flying. Your golden fellies scatter drops of moisture: drinking the sweetness ye atend the Mornings. 2 Ye as ye travel overtake the Courser who flies apart, the Friend of man, most holy. The …
HYMN CLXXXI
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. WHAT, dearest Pair, is this in strength and riches that ye as Priests are bring from the waters? This sacrifice is your glorification, ye who protect mankind and give them treasures. 2 May your pure steeds, rain-drinkers, bring you hither, swift as the tempest, your celestial …
HYMN CLXXXII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. THIS was the task. Appear promptly, ye prudent Ones. Here is the chariot drawn by strong steeds: be ye glad. Heart-stirring, longed for, succourers of Vispala, here are Heaven's Sons whose sway blesses the pious man. 2 Longed for, most Indra-like, mighty, most Marut-like, most…
HYMN CLXXXIII
healing
To Asvins
Deity: Asvins
1. MAKE ready that which passes thought in swiftness, that hath three wheels and triple seat, ye Mighty, Whereon ye seek the dwelling of the pious, whereon, threefold, ye fly like birds with pinions. 2 Light rolls your easy chariot faring earthward, what time, for food, ye, full …
HYMN CLXXXV
knowledge
To Heaven and Earth
Deity: Heaven and Earth
1. WHETHER of these is elder, whether later? How were they born? Who knoweth it, ye sages? These of themselves support all things existing: as on a car the Day and Night roll onward. 2 The Twain uphold, though motionless and footless, a widespread offspring having feet and moving…
HYMN CLXXXVI
prosperity
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. LOVED of all men, may Savitar, through praises offered as sacred food, come to our synod, That you too, through-our hymn, ye ever-youthful, may gladden, at your visit, all our people. 2 To us may all the Gods come trooped together, Aryaman, Mitra, Varuna concordant, That all m…
HYMN CLXXXVII
earth
To Praise of Food
Deity: Praise of Food
1. Now will I glorify Food that upholds great strength, By whose invigorating power Trita rent Vrtra limb frorn limb. 2 O pleasant Food, O Food of meath, thee have we chosen for our own, So be our kind protector thou. 3 Come hitherward to us, O Food, auspicious with auspicious he…
HYMN CLXXXVIII
prosperity
To April
Deity: April
1. WINNER of thousands, kindled, thou shinest a God with Gods to-day. Bear out oblations, envoy, Sage. 2 Child of Thyself the sacrifice is for the righteous blent with meath, Presenting viands thousandfold. 3 Invoked and worthy of our praise bring Gods whose due is sacrifice: Tho…
HYMN CLXXXIX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. BY goodly paths lead us to riches, Agni, God who knowest every sacred duty. Remove the sin that makes us stray and wander. most ample adoration will we bring thee. 2 Lead us anew to happiness, O Agni; lead us beyond all danger and affliction. Be unto us a wide broad ample cast…
HYMN CXC
prosperity
To Brhaspati
Deity: Brhaspati
1.GLORIFY thou Brhaspati, the scatheless, who must be praised with hymns, sweet-tongued and mighty, To whom as leader of the song, resplendent, worthy of lauds, both Gods and mortals listen. 2 On him wait songs according to the season even as a stream of pious men set moving. Brh…
HYMN I
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. THOU, Agni, shining in thy glory through the days, art brought to life from out the waters, from the stone: From out the forest trees and herbs that grow on ground, thou, Sovran Lord of men art generatad [sic] pure. 2 Thine is the Herald's task and Cleanser's duly timed; Leade…
HYMN II
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. WITH sacrifice exalt Agni who knows all life; worship him 'with oblation and the song of praise, Well kindled, nobly fed; heaven's Lord, Celestial Priest, who labours at the pole where deeds of might are done. 2 At night and morning, Agni, have they called to thee, like milch-…
HYMN III
prosperity
To Apris
Deity: Apris
1. AGNI is set upon the earth well kindled; he standeth in the presence of all beings. Wise, ancient, God, the Priest and Purifier, let Agni serve the Gods for he is worthy. 2 May Narasamsa lighting up the chambers, bright in his majesty through threefold heaven, Steeping the gif…
HYMN V
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. HERALD and teacher was he born, a guardian for our patrons' help, Earner by rites of noble wealth. That Strong One may we grasp and guide; 2 In whom, Leader of sacrifice, the seven reins, far extended, meet; Who furthers, man-like, eighth in place, as Cleanser, all the work di…
HYMN VI
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. AGNI, accept this flaming brand, this waiting with my prayer on thee: Hear graciously these songs of praise. 2 With this hymn let us honour thee, seeker of horses, Son of Strength, With this fair hymn, thou nobly born. 3 As such, lover of song, with songs, wealth-lover, giver …
HYMN VII
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. VASU, thou most youthful God, Bharata, Agni, bring us wealth, Excellent, splendid, much-desired. 2 Let no malignity prevail against us, either God's or man's. Save us from this and enmity. 3 So through thy favour may we force through all our enemies a way, As 'twere through st…
HYMN IX
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1. ACCUSTOMED to the Herald's place, the Herald hath seated him, bright, splendid, passing mighty, Whose foresight keeps the Law from violation, excellent, pure-tongued, bringing thousands, Agni. 2 Envoy art thou, protector from the foeman, strong God, thou leadest us to higher b…
HYMN X
peace
To Agni
Deity: Agni
1.AGNI, first, loudly calling, like a Father, kindled by man upon the seat of worship. Clothed in his glory, deathless, keen of insight, must be adorned by all, the Strong, the Famous. 2 May Agni the resplendent hear my calling through all my songs, Immortal, keen of insight. Dar…
HYMN XI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. HEAR thou my call, O Indra; be not heedless: thine may we be for thee to give us treasures; For these presented viands, seeking riches, increase thy strength like streams of water flowing. 2 Floods great and many, compassed by the Dragon, thou badest swell and settest free, O …
HYMN XII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. HE who, just born, chief God of lofty spirit by power and might became the Gods' protector, Before whose breath through greatness of his valour the two worlds trembled, He, O men, is Indra. 2 He who fixed fast and firm the earth that staggered, and set at rest the agitated mou…
HYMN XIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE Season was the parent, and when born therefrom it entered rapidly the floods wherein it grows. Thence was it full of sap, streaming with milky juice: the milk of the plant's stalk is chief and meet for lauds. 2 They come trooping together bearing milk to him, and bring him…
HYMN XIV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. MINISTERS, bring the Soma juice for Indra, pour forth the gladdening liquor with the beakers.logeth ever To drink of this the Hero offer it to the Bull, for this he willeth. 2 Ye ministers, to him who with the lightning smote, like a tree, the rain-withholding Vrtra- Bring it …
HYMN XV
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. Now, verily, will I declare the exploits, mighty and true, of him the True and Mighty. In the Trikadrukas he drank the Soma then in its rapture Indra slew the Dragon. 2 High heaven unsupported in space he stablished: he filled the two worlds and the air's mid-region. Earth he …
HYMN XVI
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. To him, your own, the best among the good, I bring eulogy, like oblation in the kindled fire. We invocate for help Indra untouched by eld, who maketh all decay, strengthened, for ever young. 2 Without whom naught exists, Indra the Lofty One; in whom alone all powers heroic are…
HYMN XVII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. LIKE the Angirases, sing this new song forth to him, for, as in ancient days, his mighty powers are shown, When in the rapture of the Soma he unclosed with strength the solid firm-shut stables of the kine. 2 Let him be even that God who, for the earliest draught measuring out …
HYMN XVIII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. THE rich new car hath been equipped at morning; four yokes it hath, three whips, seven reins to guide it: Ten-sided, friendly to mankind, light-winner, that must be urged to speed with prayers and wishes. 2 This is prepared for him the first, the second, and the third time: he…
HYMN XIX
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. DRAUGHTS of this sweet juice have been drunk for rapture, of the wise Soma-presser's offered dainty, Wherein, grown mighty in the days aforetime, Indra hath found delight, and men who worship. 2 Cheered by this meath Indra, whose hand wields thunder, rent piecemeal Ahi who bar…
HYMN XX
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
1. As one brings forth his car when fain for combat, so bring we power to thee- regard us, Indra- Well skilled in song, thoughtful in spirit, seeking great bliss from one like thee amid the Heroes. 2 Indra, thou art our own with thy protection, a guardian near to men who love the…
HYMN XXII
victory
To Indra
Deity: Indra
I. At the Trikadrukas the Great and Strong hath drunk drink blent with meal. With Visnu hath he quaffed the poured out Soma juice, all that he would. That hath so heightened him the Great, the Wide, to do his mighty work. So may the God attain the God, true Indu Indra who is true…
HYMN XXIII
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1. WE call thee, Lord and Leader of the heavenly hosts, the wise among the wise, the famousest of all, The King supreme of prayers, O Brahmanaspati: hear us with help; sit down in place of sacrifice. 2 Brhaspati, God immortal! verily the Gods have gained from thee, the wise, a sh…
HYMN XXIV
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1. BE pleased with this our offering, thou who art the Lord; we will adore thee with this new and mighty song. As this thy friend, our liberal patron, praises thee, do thou, Brhaspati, fulfil our hearts' desire. 2 He who with might bowed down the things that should be bowed, and …
HYMN XXV
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1. HE lighting up the flame shall conquer enemies: strong shall he be who offers prayer and brings his gift. He with his seed spreads forth beyond another's seed, whomever Brahmanaspati takes for his friend. 2 With heroes he shall overcome his hero foes, and spread his wealth by …
HYMN XXVI
knowledge
To Brahmanaspati
Deity: Brahmanaspati
1. THE righteous singer shall o'ercome his enemies, and he who serves the Gods subdue the godless man. The zealous man shall vanquish the invincible, the worshipper share the food of him who worships not. 2 Worship, thou hero, chase the arrogant afar: put on auspicious courage fo…
HYMN XXVII
prosperity
To Adityas
Deity: Adityas
1. THESE hymns that drop down fatness, with the ladle I ever offer tothe Kings Adityas. May Mitra, Aryanian, and Bhaga hear us, the mighty Varuna Daksa, and Amsa. 2 With one accord may Aryaman and Mitra and Varuna this day accept this praise-song- Adityas bright and pure as strea…
HYMN XXVIII
peace
To Varuna
Deity: Varuna
1. THIS laud of the self-radiant wise Aditya shall be supreme o'er all that is in greatness. 1 beg renown of Varuna the Mighty, the God exceeding kind to him who worships. 2, Having extolled thee. Varuna, with thoughtful care may we have high fortune in thy service, Sinffing thy …
HYMN XXIX
prosperity
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
I. UPHOLDERS of the Law, ye strong Adityas, remove my sin like her who bears in secret. You, Varuna, Mitra and all Gods who listen, I call to help me, I who know your goodness. 2 Ye, Gods, are providence and ye are power: remove ye utterly all those who hate us. As givers of good…
HYMN XXX
victory
To Indra and Others
Deity: Indra and Others
1. THE streams unceasing flow to Indra, slayer of Ahi, Savitar, God, Law's fulfiller, Day after day goes on the sheen of waters. What time hath past since they were first set flowing? 2 His Mother-for she knew-spake and proclaimed him who was about to cast his bolt at Vrtra. Cutt…
HYMN XXXI
knowledge
To Visvedevas
Deity: Visvedevas
1. HELP, Varuna and Mitra, O ye Twain allied with Vasus, Rudras, and Adityas, help our car, That, as the wild birds of the forest from their home, our horses may fly forth, glad, eager for renown. 2 Yea, now ye Gods of one accord speed on our car what time among the folk it seeks…
HYMN XXXII
prosperity
To Various Deities
Deity: Various Deities
1. GRACIOUSLY further, O ye Heaven and Earth, this speech striving to win reward, of me your worshipper. First rank I give to you, Immortal, high extolled! I, fain to win me wealth, to you the migbty Pair. 2 Let not man's guile annoy us, secret or by day: give not us up a prey to…
HYMN XXXIII
protection
To Rudra
Deity: Rudra
1. FATHER of Maruts, let thy bliss approach us: exclude us not from looking on the sunlight. Gracious to our fleet courser be the Hero may we transplant us, Rudra, in our children. 2 With the most saving medicines which thou givest, Rudra, may I attain a hundred winters. Far from…
HYMN XXXIV
prosperity
To Maruts
Deity: Maruts
1. THE Maruts of resistless might who love the rain, resplendent, terrible like wild beasts in their strength, Glowing like flames of fire, impetuous in career, blowing the wandering raincloud, have disclosed the kine. 2 They gleam with armlets as the heavens are decked with star…
HYMN XXXV
prosperity
To Son of Waters
Deity: Son of Waters
1. EAGER for spoil my flow of speech I utter: may the Floods' Child accept my songs with favour. Will not the rapid Son of Waters make them lovely, for he it is who shall enjoy them? 2 To him let us address the song well-fashioned, forth from the heart. Shall he not understand it…
HYMN XXXVII
prosperity
To Various Gods
Deity: Various Gods
1. Enjoy thy fill of meath out of the Hotar's cup: Adhvaryus he desires a full draught poured for him. Bring it him: seeking this he gives. Granter of Wealth, drink Sorna with the Rtus from the Hotar's cup. 2 He whom of old I called on, him I call on now. He is to be invoked; his…
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