9. Uttarārcika — Prapāṭhaka 3
Mantras 886–900
886
प्र त आश्विनीः पवमान धेनवो दिव्या असृग्रन्पयसा धरीमणि ।
प्रान्तरिक्षात्स्थाविरीस्ते असृक्षत ये त्वा मृजन्त्यृषिषाण वेधसः ॥
pra ta āśvinīḥ pavamāna dhenavo divyā asṛgranpayasā dharīmaṇi ।
prāntarikṣātsthāvirīste asṛkṣata ye tvā mṛjantyṛṣiṣāṇa vedhasaḥ ॥
O pure and purifying Soma, your divine showers of joy streaming fast at the speed of thought flow on with the milk of grace into the heart cave of the soul, they are the showers of fulfilment in the heart core of the soul within, which the wise sages, realised souls of knowledge, create and exalt in the heart.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.4
887
उभयतः पवमानस्य रश्मयो ध्रुवस्य सतः परि यन्ति केतवः ।
यदी पवित्रे अधि मृज्यते हरिः सत्ता नि योनौ कलशेषु सीदति ॥
ubhayataḥ pavamānasya raśmayo dhruvasya sataḥ pari yanti ketavaḥ ।
yadī pavitre adhi mṛjyate hariḥ sattā ni yonau kalaśeṣu sīdati ॥
The rays of the light of Soma, lord existent, immovable, pure and purifying, pervading over both earth and the skies, radiate all round. When itis felt and adored, exalted in the pure heart, then the sanctifier presence Settles and abides in the sacred hearts of the celebrants, the real seat of its own love and choice.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.6
888
विश्वा धामानि विश्वचक्ष ऋभ्वसः प्रभोष्टे सतः परि यन्ति केतवः ।
व्यानशी पवसे सोम धर्मणा पतिर्विश्वस्य भुवनस्य राजसि ॥
viśvā dhāmāni viśvacakṣa ṛbhvasaḥ prabhoṣṭe sataḥ pari yanti ketavaḥ ।
vyānaśī pavase soma dharmaṇā patirviśvasya bhuvanasya rājasi ॥
O Soma, all seeing lord of existence, the mighty radiations of your power reach and prevail over all regions of the world. All pervasive, you flow and vibrate with the virtues of your own nature, power and function and, O sovereign sustainer of the entire universe, you shine and rule supreme.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.5
889
पवमानो अजीजनद्दिवश्चित्रं न तन्यतुम् ।
ज्योतिर्वैश्वानरं बृहत् ॥
pavamāno ajījanaddivaścitraṃ na tanyatum ।
jyotirvaiśvānaraṃ bṛhat ॥
Let Soma, progressive, active and zealous power dedicated to humanity and divinity, create the light and culture of universal expansive order from the light of heaven, sublime, awful and beautiful as the light and resounding roar of thunder and lightning.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.16
890
पवमान रसस्तव मदो राजन्नदुच्छुनः ।
वि वारमव्यमर्षति ॥
pavamāna rasastava mado rājannaducchunaḥ ।
vi vāramavyamarṣati ॥
Vaast THT at Hat UAT: | O vibrant bliss of the world, the purity, pleasure and ecstasy of yours, versatile and refulgent, radiates over space and time as universal light of divinity for humanity to have a vision of the heaven of bliss. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.18
891
पवमानस्य ते रसो दक्षो वि राजति द्युमान् ।
ज्योतिर्विश्वँ स्वर्दृशे ॥
pavamānasya te raso dakṣo vi rājati dyumān ।
jyotirviśvam̐ svardṛśe ॥
O Soma, beauty, grace and joy of life, refulgent power, as you flow, pure and purifying, the pleasure you release, the ecstasy you inspire, and the peace you emanate free from negativities, radiates to the mind and soul of the loved celebrant.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.17
892
प्र यद्गावो न भूर्णयस्त्वेषा अयासो अक्रमुः ।
घ्नन्तः कृष्णामप त्वचम् ॥
pra yadgāvo na bhūrṇayastveṣā ayāso akramuḥ ।
ghnantaḥ kṛṣṇāmapa tvacam ॥
We adore the ceaseless radiations of divinity which, like restless rays of the sun, blazing with lustrous glory, move and shower on the earth and dispel the dark cover of the night.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.1
893
सुवितस्य मनामहेऽति सेतुं दुराय्यम् ।
साह्याम दस्युमव्रतम् ॥
suvitasya manāmahe'ti setuṃ durāyyam ।
sāhyāma dasyumavratam ॥
We honour and adore that divine bridge to peace and prosperity, otherwise difficult to cross, which faces and overcomes selfish, uncreative and destructive elements of life addicted to lawlessness.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.2
894
शृण्वे वृष्टेरिव स्वनः पवमानस्य शुष्मिणः ।
चरन्ति विद्युतो दिवि ॥
śṛṇve vṛṣṭeriva svanaḥ pavamānasya śuṣmiṇaḥ ।
caranti vidyuto divi ॥
The music of divinity, pure, purifying and edifying, is heard like showers of rain on earth, like flashes of lightning and roar of thunder which shine and rumble over the sky. This is the reflection of the might, majesty and generosity of Soma.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.3
895
आ पवस्व महीमिषं गोमदिन्दो हिरण्यवत् ।
अश्ववत्सोम वीरवत् ॥
ā pavasva mahīmiṣaṃ gomadindo hiraṇyavat ।
aśvavatsoma vīravat ॥
aT Vara vetfires arafe-et ferosact STVAATT AA AT SAT AU SKU O Soma, divine presence of might, majesty and bliss concentrated in the mind and soul, let showers of great energy and pure prosperity flow, abounding in lands and cows, knowledge and culture, golden beauties of riches, horses, speed and progress of achievement, and then attainment of the ultimate victory of the brave.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.4
896
पवस्व विश्वचर्षण आ मही रोदसी पृण ।
उषाः सूर्यो न रश्मिभिः ॥
pavasva viśvacarṣaṇa ā mahī rodasī pṛṇa ।
uṣāḥ sūryo na raśmibhiḥ ॥
O lord all watchful, ever awake, fill the great earth and heaven with prosperity, light and beauty of lifelike the sun which blesses the dawn with the beauty and glory of its rays of light.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.5
897
परि नः शर्मयन्त्या धारया सोम विश्वतः ।
सरा रसेव विष्टपम् ॥
pari naḥ śarmayantyā dhārayā soma viśvataḥ ।
sarā raseva viṣṭapam ॥
O Soma, spirit of beauty, bliss and peace, just as the universe from centre to summit abounds in the beauty and majesty of divinity, so let us all in heart and soul be blest with showers of peace and pleasure of total well-being from all around our life in space and time.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.41.6
898
आशुरर्ष बृहन्मते परि प्रियेण धाम्ना ।
यत्र देवा इति ब्रुवन् ॥
āśurarṣa bṛhanmate pari priyeṇa dhāmnā ।
yatra devā iti bruvan ॥
at Sar Sht ASL 28e MT O Soma, spirit of universal joy and infinite light of intelligence, flow fast forward with your own essential and dear light and lustre of form and come where the divines dwell, and proclaim your presence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.1
899
परिष्कृण्वन्ननिष्कृतं जनाय यातयन्निषः ।
वृष्टिं दिवः परि स्रव ॥
pariṣkṛṇvannaniṣkṛtaṃ janāya yātayanniṣaḥ ।
vṛṣṭiṃ divaḥ pari srava ॥
Go forward cleansing, purifying and perfecting the uninitiated, leading people to strive for food, energy and advancement. Indeed, bring the showers of the light of heaven on earth.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.2
900
अयँ स यो दिवस्परि रघुयामा पवित्र आ ।
सिन्धोरूर्मा व्यक्षरत् ॥
ayam̐ sa yo divaspari raghuyāmā pavitra ā ।
sindhorūrmā vyakṣarat ॥
This Soma is the spirit of joy which, at instant and universal speed, descends and manifests in the devotee's pure soul from the light of divinity and stimulates oceanic waves of ecstasy to roll in the heart.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.4
Mantras 901–915
901
सुत एति पवित्र आ त्विषिं दधान ओजसा ।
विचक्षाणो विरोचयन् ॥
suta eti pavitra ā tviṣiṃ dadhāna ojasā ।
vicakṣāṇo virocayan ॥
Soma, universal watchful guardian and light giver of the world, discovered and realised in the self, wearing its celestial light and lustre, manifests and shines in the pure soul of the devotee.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.3
902
आविवासन्परावतो अथो अर्वावतः सुतः ।
इन्द्राय सिच्यते मधु ॥
āvivāsanparāvato atho arvāvataḥ sutaḥ ।
indrāya sicyate madhu ॥
Self-manifested, illuminating the soul from far as well as from near, it rains showers of honey sweets of divine ecstasy for the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.5
903
समीचीना अनूषत हरिँ हिन्वन्त्यद्रिभिः ।
इन्दुमिन्द्राय पीतये ॥
samīcīnā anūṣata harim̐ hinvantyadribhiḥ ।
indumindrāya pītaye ॥
Devoted yajakas in faith and perfect form together adore and glorify Soma, eliminator of pain, and with adamantine practice of meditation stimulate its presence to power for the pleasure and ecstasy of the mind and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.39.6
904
हिन्वन्ति सूरमुस्रयः स्वसारो जामयस्पतिम् ।
महामिन्दुं महीयुवः ॥
hinvanti sūramusrayaḥ svasāro jāmayaspatim ।
mahāminduṃ mahīyuvaḥ ॥
J ust as lights of the dawn like loving sisters fore-run and herald and exalt the sun, so do the senses, mind and intelligence together in service of the great soul reveal the power and presence of the supreme lord of the universe, blissful father sustainer of existence. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.65.1
905
पवमान रुचारुचा देवो देवेभ्यः सुतः ।
विश्वा वसून्या विश ॥
pavamāna rucārucā devo devebhyaḥ sutaḥ ।
viśvā vasūnyā viśa ॥
May the self-refulgent lord supreme over all divinities of nature and humanity, pure and purifying, by his divine beauty and glory bring us all wealth, honour and excellence of the world and bless our heart and soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.65.2
906
आ पवमान सुष्टुतिं वृष्टिं देवेभ्यो दुवः ।
इषे पवस्व संयतम् ॥
ā pavamāna suṣṭutiṃ vṛṣṭiṃ devebhyo duvaḥ ।
iṣe pavasva saṃyatam ॥
on rans Bree GPE area; t Ga: \ O lord pure and purifying, come to accept our joint song of adoration and homage and bring us the shower of your kindness and grace, honour and excellence for the sustenance and advancement of the generous nobilities of humanity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.65.3
907
जनस्य गोपा अजनिष्ट जागृविरग्निः सुदक्षः सुविताय नव्यसे ।
घृतप्रतीको बृहता दिविस्पृषा द्युमद्वि भाति भरतेभ्यः शुचिः ॥
janasya gopā ajaniṣṭa jāgṛviragniḥ sudakṣaḥ suvitāya navyase ।
ghṛtapratīko bṛhatā divispṛṣā dyumadvi bhāti bharatebhyaḥ śuciḥ ॥
Sere ste athe area: set: Gear aT Agni, fire energy, friend and protector of man, ever awake, versatile power, it arises for the latest good of humanity. Feeding and rising on the fuel of ghrta, shining pure and magnificent with heat and light touching the skies, it shines and gives light for those who feed and keep the fire burning.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.11.1
908
त्वामग्ने अङ्गिरसो गुहा हितमन्वविन्दञ्छिश्रियाणं वनेवने ।
स जायसे मथ्यमानः सहो महत्वामाहुः सहसस्पुत्रमङ्गिरः ॥
tvāmagne aṅgiraso guhā hitamanvavindañchiśriyāṇaṃ vanevane ।
sa jāyase mathyamānaḥ saho mahatvāmāhuḥ sahasasputramaṅgiraḥ ॥
Angira, life breath of the universe, light and fire of the world, Agni, pervading every forest, every ray of light and every living being, holy yajakas dedicated to you as to the breath of life awaken and realise you through meditation in the cave of the heart when you are hidden as a mysterious flame, and you, stirred through contemplation, concentrated and enkindled, rise as a great power of light and victory. Rightly they call you manifestation of the omnipotent.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.11.6
909
यज्ञस्य केतुं प्रथमं पुरोहितमग्निं नरस्त्रिषधस्थे समिन्धते ।
इन्द्रेण देवैः सरथँ स बर्हिषि सीदन्नि होता यजथाय सुक्रतुः ॥
yajñasya ketuṃ prathamaṃ purohitamagniṃ narastriṣadhasthe samindhate ।
indreṇa devaiḥ saratham̐ sa barhiṣi sīdanni hotā yajathāya sukratuḥ ॥
Be F< BeRBWI BRR Agni is the leader, mark of the science of yajna, first highpriest in the process, which the leading lights among people kindle and establish in three stages of life in three departments of the acquisition of knowledge, observance of Dharma and performance of karma, in three regions of earth, sky and the solar sphere. And Agni takes the prime seat on the grass on the vedi with Indra, power, devas, divine givers of nature, as it comes with its chariot which carries it with fragrance to all regions. It is the sanctifier for yajnic initiation, conduct and congregation, and itis the very light, beauty and grace of the holy project. ara at THaTa Sur Aa: ATA BeaTgeMT | O Mitra and Varuna, dear as breath of life and soothing as morning mist, eminent in dedication to truth and law, the soma of life is distilled and prepared for you. Listen to this call and invitation of mine and come here and now. Indra and Vayu, power and progress, Mitra and Varuna, love and justice in freedom of choice, all embracing and hating none, abide in the house of inviolable peace and stability firmly resting on a The brilliant A dityas, inviolable ruling lords of light and peace, the sun and moon of the world, who distil the very essence of life like ghrta and aqua pura, protect and promote the generous charitable people who follow the simple, straight and natural paths of life free from crookedness.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.11.2
910
अयं वां मित्रावरुणा सुतः सोम ऋतावृधा ।
ममेदिह श्रुतँ हवम् ॥
ayaṃ vāṃ mitrāvaruṇā sutaḥ soma ṛtāvṛdhā ।
mamediha śrutam̐ havam ॥
911
राजानावनभिद्रुहा ध्रुवे सदस्युत्तमे ।
सहस्रस्थूण आशाते ॥
rājānāvanabhidruhā dhruve sadasyuttame ।
sahasrasthūṇa āśāte ॥
912
ता सम्राजा घृतासुती आदित्या दानुनस्पती ।
सचेते अनवह्वरम् ॥
tā samrājā ghṛtāsutī ādityā dānunaspatī ।
sacete anavahvaram ॥
913
इन्द्रो दधीचो अस्थभिर्वृत्राण्यप्रतिष्कुतः ।
जघान नवतीर्नव ॥
indro dadhīco asthabhirvṛtrāṇyapratiṣkutaḥ ।
jaghāna navatīrnava ॥
Indra, lord of light and space, unchallenged and unchallengeable, wields the thunderbolt and, with weapons of winds, light and thunder, breaks the clouds of ninety-nine orders of water and electricity for the sake of humanity and the earth.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.13
914
इच्छन्नश्वस्य यच्छिरः पर्वतेष्वपश्रितम् ।
तद्विदच्छर्यणावति ॥
icchannaśvasya yacchiraḥ parvateṣvapaśritam ।
tadvidaccharyaṇāvati ॥
Just as the sun reaches and breaks the densest concentrations of vapours in the clouds fast moving in the regions of the sky, so should the ruler know the best part of his fastest forces stationed on the mountains and of the enemy forces lurking around and in the forests if
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.14
915
अत्राह गोरमन्वत नाम त्वष्टुरपीच्यम् ।
इत्था चन्द्रमसो गृहे ॥
atrāha goramanvata nāma tvaṣṭurapīcyam ।
itthā candramaso gṛhe ॥
J ust as here on the surface of the earth and in its environment, we know, there is the beautiful light of the sun penetrating and reaching everywhere, similarly, let all know, itis there on the surface of the moon. (J ust as the sun holds and illuminates the earth and the moon, so should the ruler with his light of justice and power hold and brighten every home in the land.) Indra and Agni, lords of action and enlightenment, this principal and ancient song of adoration for you from the celebrant flows spontaneously like rain from the Indragni, lords of action and enlightenment, listen to the celebrant's song of adoration, accept and appreciate the words, O sovereign lords, and refine and energise his thought and imagination to flow into expression and action. 2 %z VR Be Be RT AT UTES AT ARRAY ATPASES | ar at Mrerd Fre eee Indragni, leaders of humanity, pioneers of progress and enlightenment, deliver us not to the sinner, not to the tyrant, not to the reviler. Let us be free. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.15
Mantras 916–930
916
इयं वामस्य मन्मन इन्द्राग्नी पूर्व्यस्तुतिः ।
अभ्राद्वृष्टिरिवाजनि ॥
iyaṃ vāmasya manmana indrāgnī pūrvyastutiḥ ।
abhrādvṛṣṭirivājani ॥
917
शृणुतं जरितुर्हवमिन्द्राग्नी वनतं गिरः ।
ईशाना पिप्यतं धियः ॥
śṛṇutaṃ jariturhavamindrāgnī vanataṃ giraḥ ।
īśānā pipyataṃ dhiyaḥ ॥
918
मा पापत्वाय नो नरेन्द्राग्नी माभिशस्तये ।
मा नो रीरधतं निदे ॥
mā pāpatvāya no narendrāgnī mābhiśastaye ।
mā no rīradhataṃ nide ॥
919
पवस्व दक्षसाधनो देवेभ्यः पीतये हरे ।
मरुद्भ्यो वायवे मदः ॥
pavasva dakṣasādhano devebhyaḥ pītaye hare ।
marudbhyo vāyave madaḥ ॥
O Soma, lord of joy and versatile intelligence of the universe, pure, fluent and all-purifying eliminator of want and suffering, giver of sufficiency, flow, purify and sanctify the powers of noble and generous nature to their full satisfaction, come as ecstasy of life for vibrant humanity, for pranic energy and for the will and intelligence of the seekers of light and dynamism for
≡ Ṛgveda 9.25.1
920
सं देवैः शोभते वृषा कविर्योनावधि प्रियः ।
पवमानो अदाभ्यः ॥
saṃ devaiḥ śobhate vṛṣā kaviryonāvadhi priyaḥ ।
pavamāno adābhyaḥ ॥
RR. BRB AS Soma, omniscient poetic creator, generous and dear, dearest of divinities and destroyer of the evil and darkness of life, vibrating in the cave of the heart shines glorious in the soul and reflects beatific with the senses, mind, intelligence and will in the conduct and grace of the human personality in total freedom from suppression and inhibitions.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.25.3
921
पवमान धिया हितो३ऽभि योनिं कनिक्रदत् ।
धर्मणा वायुमारुहः ॥
pavamāna dhiyā hito3'bhi yoniṃ kanikradat ।
dharmaṇā vāyumāruhaḥ ॥
O lord of purity and power, let your presence concentrated by senses and mind in awareness, speaking aloud in the heart and soul, abide in the pranic and intelligential vitality of the soul with living consciousness of divine law and virtues of holy life and thus purify and sanctify us.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.25.2
922
तवाहँ सोम रारण सख्य इन्दो दिवेदिवे ।
पुरूणि बभ्रो नि चरन्ति मामव परिधीँ रति ताँइहि ॥
tavāham̐ soma rāraṇa sakhya indo divedive ।
purūṇi babhro ni caranti māmava paridhīm̐ rati tām̐ihi ॥
O Soma, light of life and universal joy of existence, | rejoice in your friendly company day in and day out. O mighty bearer sustainer of the universe, a host of negativities surround me, pray break through their bounds and come and save me.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.19
923
तवाहं नक्तमुत सोम ते दिवा दुहानो बभ्र ऊधनि ।
घृणा तपन्तमति सूर्यं परः शकुना इव पप्तिम ॥
tavāhaṃ naktamuta soma te divā duhāno babhra ūdhani ।
ghṛṇā tapantamati sūryaṃ paraḥ śakunā iva paptima ॥
And |, O Soma, bearer and sustainer, yearn day and night to abide in your presence for the sake of your love and friendship, and pray that we may rise, flying like birds beyond the sun blazing with its refulgence, and reach you, the Ultimate.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.20
924
पुनानो अक्रमीदभि विश्वा मृधो विचर्षणिः ।
शुम्भन्ति विप्रं धीतिभिः ॥
punāno akramīdabhi viśvā mṛdho vicarṣaṇiḥ ।
śumbhanti vipraṃ dhītibhiḥ ॥
Soma, spirit of universal purity and purification, all watching, faces and overcomes all adversaries of the carnal world. Sages celebrate and glorify the vibrant all prevailing spirit with songs of adoration.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.40.1
925
आ योनिमरुणो रुहद्गमदिन्द्रं वृषा सुतम् ।
ध्रुवे सदसि सीदतु ॥
ā yonimaruṇo ruhadgamadindraṃ vṛṣā sutam ।
dhruve sadasi sīdatu ॥
on aibrawot wERMAEAT Sar GAA The glorious light of divinity, self- manifested and self-existent, pervades its natural abode, the world of Prakrti, and the generous spirit pervades the human soul too, and while it seats itself in the unshakable faith of man, the human soul too, purified and sanctified, abides in the eternal presence of divinity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.40.2
926
नू नो रयिं महामिन्दोऽस्मभ्यँ सोम विश्वतः ।
आ पवस्व सहस्रिणम् ॥
nū no rayiṃ mahāmindo'smabhyam̐ soma viśvataḥ ।
ā pavasva sahasriṇam ॥
at a certs ere aire Farge: Soma, lord of universal glory, blissful omnipresence, bring us great wealth, honour and excellence of the world from all around, let it flow to us in a thousand streams.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.40.3
927
पिबा सोममिन्द्र मदन्तु त्वा यं ते सुषाव हर्यश्वाद्रिः ।
सोतुर्बाहुभ्याँ सुयतो नार्वा ॥
pibā somamindra madantu tvā yaṃ te suṣāva haryaśvādriḥ ।
soturbāhubhyām̐ suyato nārvā ॥
Indra, lord ruler and controller of the dynamic forces of the world, drink this soma of ecstasy which, | am sure, would exhilarate you. The cloud, generative power of nature, has distilled it and showered on you. And just as a horse well controlled by the hands and reins of the driver moves to the right destination, so is this soma generated by the hands of the creator meant to exhort you to take the dominion to its destination.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.22.1
928
यस्ते मदो युज्यश्चारुरस्ति येन वृत्राणि हर्यश्व हँसि ।
स त्वामिन्द्र प्रभूवसो ममत्तु ॥
yaste mado yujyaścārurasti yena vṛtrāṇi haryaśva ham̐si ।
sa tvāmindra prabhūvaso mamattu ॥
Boar ever at aFUT ees SA That beauty and joy of the governance of your dominion which is agreeable, inspiring and worthy of support and participation, and by which joy, O controller of the dynamic forces of the people, you break the negative forces of darkness, sin and crime, want and ignorance like the sun breaking dark clouds for showers, may that joy, O sovereign lord of power for settlement and prosperity, give you the real pleasure of creative governance and administration.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.22.2
929
बोधा सु मे मघवन्वाचमेमां यां ते वसिष्ठो अर्चति प्रशस्तिम् ।
इमा ब्रह्म सधमादे जुषस्व ॥
bodhā su me maghavanvācamemāṃ yāṃ te vasiṣṭho arcati praśastim ।
imā brahma sadhamāde juṣasva ॥
DORA | Sat Sel HATS IT QIVWsVU O lord of honour, power and magnificence, pray know well this voice of mine which the sage well settled at peace offers you in adoration of your glory. And accept, honour and apply these holy words of vision and wisdom in practice in the assembly house of the wise for governance and administration.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.22.3
930
विश्वाः पृतना अभिभूतरं नरः सजूस्ततक्षुरिन्द्रं जजनुश्च राजसे ।
क्रत्वे वरे स्थेमन्यामुरीमुतोग्रमोजिष्ठं तरसं तरस्विनम् ॥
viśvāḥ pṛtanā abhibhūtaraṃ naraḥ sajūstatakṣurindraṃ jajanuśca rājase ।
kratve vare sthemanyāmurīmutogramojiṣṭhaṃ tarasaṃ tarasvinam ॥
favar: gaat aifarepat at aaa Va All the citizens together, in order to elect an equal for the purpose of governance, create and shape Indra, the ruler, the leader who is superior to others in all battles of life, highest by noble creative action, eliminator of negative and frustrative opposition, illustrious, most vigorous and emphatic in expression, courageous and passionate in action.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.97.10
Mantras 931–945
931
नेमिं नमन्ति चक्षसा मेषं विप्रा अभिस्वरे ।
सुदीतयो वो अद्रुहोऽपि कर्णे तरस्विनः समृक्वभिः ॥
nemiṃ namanti cakṣasā meṣaṃ viprā abhisvare ।
sudītayo vo adruho'pi karṇe tarasvinaḥ samṛkvabhiḥ ॥
afi aaa deren aa faut sitet 1 gdtrar at Wise and vibrant sages greet the heroic ruler, Indra, giver of showers of peace and joy, and with vision of the future, bow to him as the central power and force of the nation's wheel. O brilliant and inspired people free from jealousy and calumny, smart and bold in action, do him honour with laudable performance for the near.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.97.12
932
समु रेभसो अस्वरन्निन्द्रँ सोमस्य पीतये ।
स्वःपतिर्यदी वृधे धृतव्रतो ह्योजसा समूतिभिः ॥
samu rebhaso asvarannindram̐ somasya pītaye ।
svaḥpatiryadī vṛdhe dhṛtavrato hyojasā samūtibhiḥ ॥
Let all intelligent people cordially welcome and felicitate Indra for the protection of the honour, integrity, beauty and culture of the nation of humanity, and when they, together, exhort the guardian of their happiness and welfare to advance the beauty of corporate life, then, committed to the values, laws and ideals of the nation, he feels exalted with lustrous courage and positive measures of defence and protection. at urstr rar 23) BRR a | adore Indra, lord supreme, who rules the people, and who Is the irresistible and universal mover by waves of cosmic energy, saviour of all humanity, supreme warrior and winner of cosmic battles of the elemental forces and who destroys the evil, darkness and poverty of the world.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.97.11
933
यो राजा चर्षणीनां याता रथेभिरध्रिगुः ।
विश्वासां तरुता पृतनानां ज्येष्ठं यो वृत्रहा गृणे ॥
yo rājā carṣaṇīnāṃ yātā rathebhiradhriguḥ ।
viśvāsāṃ tarutā pṛtanānāṃ jyeṣṭhaṃ yo vṛtrahā gṛṇe ॥
934
इन्द्रं तँ शुम्भ्य पुरुहन्मन्नवसे यस्य द्विता विधर्त्तरि ।
हस्तेन वज्रः प्रति धायि दर्शतो महां देवो न सूर्यः ॥
indraṃ tam̐ śumbhya puruhanmannavase yasya dvitā vidharttari ।
hastena vajraḥ prati dhāyi darśato mahāṃ devo na sūryaḥ ॥
O man of universal devotion, exalt and glorify that omnipotent Indra for protection and progress in whom, as ruler and controller of the world, both justice and mercy abide simultaneously, who holds the thunderbolt of power in hand, and who is great and glorious like the sun in heaven.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.70.2
935
परि प्रिया दिवः कविर्वयाँसि नप्त्योर्हितः ।
स्वानैर्याति कविक्रतुः ॥
pari priyā divaḥ kavirvayām̐si naptyorhitaḥ ।
svānairyāti kavikratuḥ ॥
Soma, cosmic soul, darling of the heavens and loved of enlightened people, poetic creator, immanent in his own creations, pervading all regions of the and doing all those acts which are exclusively worthy of the omniscient and omnipotent creator.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.9.1
936
स सूनुर्मातरा शुचिर्जातो जाते अरोचयत् ।
महान्मही ऋतावृधा ॥
sa sūnurmātarā śucirjāto jāte arocayat ।
mahānmahī ṛtāvṛdhā ॥
He, creator of the universe, pure and great, self-manifested, illuminates the great and glorious heaven and earth, mothers of the created world which observe and exalt the eternal laws of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.9.3
937
प्रप्र क्षयाय पन्यसे जनाय जुष्टो अद्रुहः ।
वीत्यर्ष पनिष्टये ॥
prapra kṣayāya panyase janāya juṣṭo adruhaḥ ।
vītyarṣa paniṣṭaye ॥
O Soma, loved and cherished of all, ever move with love and favours of grace to every home and every region of the world for the celebrant and all men free from jealousy and enmity, and bless them all with joy and life's fulfilment.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.9.2
938
त्वँ ह्या३ँङ्ग दैव्या पवमान जनिमानि द्युमत्तमः ।
अमृतत्वाय घोषयन् ॥
tvam̐ hyā3m̐ṅga daivyā pavamāna janimāni dyumattamaḥ ।
amṛtatvāya ghoṣayan ॥
O Soma, dear as life, pure and purifying, most refulgent enlightened spirit, only you can call up born humanity to holy life and proclaim the path to
≡ Ṛgveda 9.108.3
939
येना नवग्वो दध्यङ्ङपोर्णुते येन विप्रास आपिरे ।
देवानाँ सुम्ने अमृतस्य चारुणो येन श्रवाँस्याशत ॥
yenā navagvo dadhyaṅṅaporṇute yena viprāsa āpire ।
devānām̐ sumne amṛtasya cāruṇo yena śravām̐syāśata ॥
Soma is that spirit of enlightenment by which the meditative sages on way to divinity open up the path to immortality, by which the saints attain to the peace and well being worthy of divinities, and by which the lovers of immortality obtain their desired ambition and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.108.4
940
सोमः पुनान ऊर्मिणाव्यं वारं वि धावति ।
अग्रे वाचः पवमानः कनिक्रदत् ॥
somaḥ punāna ūrmiṇāvyaṃ vāraṃ vi dhāvati ।
agre vācaḥ pavamānaḥ kanikradat ॥
Soma, pure and purifying, protective and blissful, flowing by streams and sanctifying, roaring with ancient and original hymns of divine adoration, rushes to the heart core of the distinguished soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.106.10
941
धीभिर्मृजन्ति वाजिनं वने क्रीडन्तमत्यविम् ।
अभि त्रिपृष्ठं मतयः समस्वरन् ॥
dhībhirmṛjanti vājinaṃ vane krīḍantamatyavim ।
abhi tripṛṣṭhaṃ matayaḥ samasvaran ॥
arf fags waar HAT: AAI BY I Men of distinguished mind, adoring Soma with holy thoughts, words and action, invoke and celebrate all protective Soma, victorious spirit and cosmic energy, playing in the beautiful world over three regions of heaven, earth and the skies. 942. Pavamana Soma at i Chakshusha Rshi Soma, vibrant spirit of divinity, rushes to the heart core of realised souls like instant energy radiating to the centre of its target in the human battle of survival and distinguished search for immortality, there Stimulating, creating and sanctifying hymns of adoration, and there in the soul it abides.(R g.9-106-12)
≡ Ṛgveda 9.106.11
942
असर्जि कलशाँ अभि मीढ्वान्त्सप्तिर्न वाजयुः ।
पुनानो वाचं जनयन्नसिष्यदत् ॥
asarji kalaśām̐ abhi mīḍhvāntsaptirna vājayuḥ ।
punāno vācaṃ janayannasiṣyadat ॥
943
सोमः पवते जनिता मतीनां जनिता दिवो जनिता पृथिव्याः ।
जनिताग्नेर्जनिता सूर्यस्य जनितेन्द्रस्य जनितोत विष्णोः ॥
somaḥ pavate janitā matīnāṃ janitā divo janitā pṛthivyāḥ ।
janitāgnerjanitā sūryasya janitendrasya janitota viṣṇoḥ ॥
Soma, spirit of divine peace, power and generous creativity, flows and purifies universally. It is generator of heavens, maker of the earth and creator of the nobilities of sagely wisdom, generator of fire, maker of the stars, manifester of its own omnipotence, and manifester of the omnipresence of its own self in
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.5
944
ब्रह्मा देवानां पदवीः कवीनां ऋषिर्विप्राणां महिषोमृगाणाम् ।
श्येनो गृध्राणाँ स्वधितिर्वनानाँ सोमः पवित्रमत्येति रेभन् ॥
brahmā devānāṃ padavīḥ kavīnāṃ ṛṣirviprāṇāṃ mahiṣomṛgāṇām ।
śyeno gṛdhrāṇām̐ svadhitirvanānām̐ somaḥ pavitramatyeti rebhan ॥
of the poets, divine seer among the wise, lion among the strongest animals, eagle among the birds of power, sword among the killers and, roaring and thundering, it goes forward, excels all others, and blesses the pure heart core of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.6
945
प्रावीविपद्वाच ऊर्मिं न सिन्धुर्गिर स्तोमान्पवमानो मनीषाः ।
अन्तः पश्यन्वृजनेमावराण्या तिष्ठति वृषभो गोषु जानन् ॥
prāvīvipadvāca ūrmiṃ na sindhurgira stomānpavamāno manīṣāḥ ।
antaḥ paśyanvṛjanemāvarāṇyā tiṣṭhati vṛṣabho goṣu jānan ॥
THE, ATE Swe Ul Soma stirs and inspires the flow of thought into speech as the sea stirs and rolls the waves of the flood. Pure and purifying, it inspires imagination, poetry and adoration. Pervading all within and watching, it abides in the closest intimacies of all yajna within and without and, potent as it is, Knowing every thing, it energises all organs of thought and sense.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.7
Mantras 946–960
946
अग्निं वो वृधन्तमध्वराणां पुरूतमम् ।
अच्छा नप्त्रे सहस्वते ॥
agniṃ vo vṛdhantamadhvarāṇāṃ purūtamam ।
acchā naptre sahasvate ॥
Be 2. BR 2 Be % BR VR Sa at qeeceteanront GAA | Well with joint action and yajna, serve Agni, most ancient power of the first order that leads you to the advancement of strong familial unity and tolerant but powerful social cooperation for your coming generations for ages.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.102.7
947
अयं यथा न आभुवत्त्वष्टा रूपेव तक्ष्या ।
अस्य क्रत्वा यशस्वतः ॥
ayaṃ yathā na ābhuvattvaṣṭā rūpeva takṣyā ।
asya kratvā yaśasvataḥ ॥
are ett a TET ET wig Ae | Just as the artist creates all possible forms out of his plastic materials, giving them beauty, power and purposeful meaning, so does this Agni, universal artist, work on us, for us, and brings out our potentials and gives us forms of beauty, power and excellence as a family, community and common humanity for a purpose, ameaning and a direction. His actions are great, gracious and glorious.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.102.8
948
अयं विश्वा अभि श्रियोऽग्निर्देवेषु पत्यते ।
आ वाजैरुप नो गमत् ॥
ayaṃ viśvā abhi śriyo'gnirdeveṣu patyate ।
ā vājairupa no gamat ॥
tt aTSST AT TAAL Aee This Agni among all the divinities of nature and humanity creates, sustains and rules over all the beauties, graces and grandeurs of life. May the lord come to us and bless us with all kinds of knowledge, power, wealth and honour.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.102.9
949
इममिन्द्र सुतं पिब ज्येष्ठममर्त्यं मदम् ।
शुक्रस्य त्वाभ्यक्षरन्धारा ऋतस्य सादने ॥
imamindra sutaṃ piba jyeṣṭhamamartyaṃ madam ।
śukrasya tvābhyakṣarandhārā ṛtasya sādane ॥
Indra, lord of light and universal rule, drink of the ecstasy of joy distilled, highest and immortal. The streams of pure and brilliant power and glory flow towards you in the house of Truth and Law. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.4
950
न किष्ट्वद्रथीतरो हरी यदिन्द्र यच्छसे ।
न किष्ट्वानु मज्मना न किः स्वश्व आनशे ॥
na kiṣṭvadrathītaro harī yadindra yacchase ।
na kiṣṭvānu majmanā na kiḥ svaśva ānaśe ॥
Indra, while you yoke and drive the horses, powers of the chariot of your dominion, none could be a better master of the chariot. None could equal you in power, courage and force. None as master of horse and chariot could claim even to approach you in power, efficiency and glory.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.6
951
इन्द्राय नूनमर्चतोक्थानि च ब्रवीतन ।
सुता अमत्सुरिन्दवो ज्येष्ठं नमस्यता सहः ॥
indrāya nūnamarcatokthāni ca bravītana ।
sutā amatsurindavo jyeṣṭhaṃ namasyatā sahaḥ ॥
All ye children of the earth, in truth and sincerity, do reverence and homage to Indra, ruling lord of light and life. Speak words of thanks and praise in appreciation of his dominion. Let the drops of distilled soma give him delight and ecstasy. Bow to him, lord supreme of courage and power.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.5
952
इन्द्र जुषस्व प्र वहा याहि शूर हरिह ।
पिबा सुतस्य मतिर्न मधोश्चकानश्चारुर्मदाय ॥
indra juṣasva pra vahā yāhi śūra hariha ।
pibā sutasya matirna madhoścakānaścārurmadāya ॥
953
इन्द्र जठरं नव्यं न पृणस्व मधोर्दिवो न ।
अस्य सुतस्य स्वा३र्नोप त्वा मदाः सुवाचो अस्थुः ॥
indra jaṭharaṃ navyaṃ na pṛṇasva madhordivo na ।
asya sutasya svā3rnopa tvā madāḥ suvāco asthuḥ ॥
954
इन्द्रस्तुराषाण्मित्रो न जघान वृत्रं यतिर्न ।
बिभेद वलं भृगुर्न ससाहे शत्रून्मदे सोमस्य ॥
indrasturāṣāṇmitro na jaghāna vṛtraṃ yatirna ।
bibheda valaṃ bhṛgurna sasāhe śatrūnmade somasya ॥
955
गोवित्पवस्व वसुविद्धिरण्यविद्रेतोधा इन्दो भुवनेष्वर्पितः ।
त्वँ सुवीरो असि सोम विश्ववित्तं त्वा नर उप गिरेम आसते ॥
govitpavasva vasuviddhiraṇyavidretodhā indo bhuvaneṣvarpitaḥ ।
tvam̐ suvīro asi soma viśvavittaṃ tvā nara upa girema āsate ॥
wk Std ne ae Rect we fe O Soma, Indu, lord of life, beauty and grace, flow, pure and purifying, vibrant omnipresent in all regions of the world. You master and control the wealth of lands and cows, light of knowledge and culture, jewels of peace and settlement, and the beauty of gold and grace. You are virile and command creative energy. You are mighty brave, ruler over the world. We, vibrant and brave devotees, adore you with songs of praise and prayer, and pray we may be close to you.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.39
956
त्वं नृचक्षा असि सोम विश्वतः पवमान वृषभ ता वि धावसि ।
स नः पवस्व वसुमद्धिरण्यवद्वयँ स्याम भुवनेषु जीवसे ॥
tvaṃ nṛcakṣā asi soma viśvataḥ pavamāna vṛṣabha tā vi dhāvasi ।
sa naḥ pavasva vasumaddhiraṇyavadvayam̐ syāma bhuvaneṣu jīvase ॥
a Tae sia am fava: vanm que at fa Site 1 aus It O Soma, you are constant watchful guardian of humanity all round in all ways. O lord pure and purifying, vigorous and generous, you cleanse us with all those powers of yours. Pray purify and energise us so that we may be prosperous with peaceful settlement and golden graces of wealth, honour and excellence to live happy in the regions of the world.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.38
957
ईशान इमा भुवनानि ईयसे युजान इन्दो हरितः सुपर्ण्यः ।
तास्ते क्षरन्तु मधुमद्घृतं पयस्तव व्रते सोम तिष्ठन्तु कृष्टयः ॥
īśāna imā bhuvanāni īyase yujāna indo haritaḥ suparṇyaḥ ।
tāste kṣarantu madhumadghṛtaṃ payastava vrate soma tiṣṭhantu kṛṣṭayaḥ ॥
O Soma, Indu, lord of light and beauty of peaceful life, you rule over all these regions of the world harnessing dynamic forces of nature's energy. May these forces of yours produce and shower on us ghrta and milk of honeyed sweetness and may the people abide by your laws and discipline of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.86.37
958
पवमानस्य विश्ववित्प्र ते सर्गा असृक्षत ।
सूर्यस्येव न रश्मयः ॥
pavamānasya viśvavitpra te sargā asṛkṣata ।
sūryasyeva na raśmayaḥ ॥
AT VQAS: USES Il Lord of the universe, pure, refulgent and purifying, as you manifest in the flux of existence your creations of peace and beauty flow and radiate like rays of the sun.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.64.7
959
केतुं कृण्वं दिवस्परि विश्वा रूपाभ्यर्षसि ।
समुद्रः सोम पिन्वसे ॥
ketuṃ kṛṇvaṃ divaspari viśvā rūpābhyarṣasi ।
samudraḥ soma pinvase ॥
Creating the lights of your existential presence over the regions of heaven above, you reveal your power by the beauty of forms you create, O Soma, universal home of infinite bliss, and expand the possibilities of life's joy.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.64.8
960
जज्ञानो वाचमिष्यसि पवमान विधर्मणि ।
क्रन्दं देवो न सूर्यः ॥
jajñāno vācamiṣyasi pavamāna vidharmaṇi ।
krandaṃ devo na sūryaḥ ॥
Invoked in yajnaand inspiring songs of adoration you love, pure, purifying and pervasive in the world of various forms and functions, your voice rolling and revealing, you radiate as the refulgent sun and transcend the world in existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.64.9
Mantras 961–975
961
प्र सोमासो अधन्विषुः पवमानास इन्दवः ।
श्रीणाना अप्सु वृञ्जते ॥
pra somāso adhanviṣuḥ pavamānāsa indavaḥ ।
śrīṇānā apsu vṛñjate ॥
Soma currents of purity, power and beauty of divinity, purifying and inspiring streams of life's joy, Sparkling, and enlightening humanity, when absorbed, and integrated in human thought, word and action reflect in life and glorify noble people.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.1
962
अभि गावो अधन्विषुरापो न प्रवता यतीः ।
पुनाना इन्द्रमाशत ॥
abhi gāvo adhanviṣurāpo na pravatā yatīḥ ।
punānā indramāśata ॥
oat ret onerieagyTe 3 4 Waat at: | The ecstasy and power of soma vibrations energise the mind and senses of the celebrant, purifying and perfecting them, and, thus purified, the senses and mind move to the presence of omnipotent all-joyous Indra like streams and rivers flowing, rushing and joining the sea.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.2
963
प्र पवमान धन्वसि सोमेन्द्राय मादनः ।
नृभिर्यतो वि नीयसे ॥
pra pavamāna dhanvasi somendrāya mādanaḥ ।
nṛbhiryato vi nīyase ॥
O Soma, universal power and joy of existence, pure and purifying, you vibrate in the universe like an ocean of nectar. Celebrated by men of vision and wisdom, you arise and manifest in your glory in the devotee's experience and inspire him to rise to divinity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.3
964
इन्दो यदद्रिभिः सुतः पवित्रं परिदीयसे ।
अरमिन्द्रस्य धाम्ने ॥
indo yadadribhiḥ sutaḥ pavitraṃ paridīyase ।
aramindrasya dhāmne ॥
O Soma, shower of divine beauty and bliss, perceived, internalised and realised through the mind and vision of the celebrant, you vibrate and shine in Sanctified awareness as the absolute beauty, bliss and glory of existence for the human soul
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.5
965
त्वँ सोम नृमादनः पवस्व चर्षणीधृतिः ।
सस्निर्यो अनुमाद्यः ॥
tvam̐ soma nṛmādanaḥ pavasva carṣaṇīdhṛtiḥ ।
sasniryo anumādyaḥ ॥
O Soma, joyous lover and lord of humanity, let the ecstasy of your presence flow purifying for the protection and fulfilment of humanity, pure, generous and adorable as you are.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.4
966
पवस्व वृत्रहन्तम उक्थेभिरनुमाद्यः ।
शुचिः पावको अद्भुतः ॥
pavasva vṛtrahantama ukthebhiranumādyaḥ ।
śuciḥ pāvako adbhutaḥ ॥
Flow into the heart, beatify the soul, O greatest destroyer of the dirt and darkness of life, in response to our songs of adoration. O Spirit of absolute joy, you are pure, sanctifier and absolutely sublime.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.6
967
शुचिः पावक उच्यते सोमः सुतः स मधुमान् ।
देवावीरघशँसहा ॥
śuciḥ pāvaka ucyate somaḥ sutaḥ sa madhumān ।
devāvīraghaśam̐sahā ॥
Soma, creator and energiser of existence, ambrosial honey for the enlightened celebrants, is hailed as purifier, sanctifier and protector of the divines and destroyer of sin, scandal, jealousy and enmity. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.24.7
968
प्र कविर्देववीतयेऽव्या वारेभिरव्यत ।
साह्वान्विश्वा अभि स्पृधः ॥
pra kavirdevavītaye'vyā vārebhiravyata ।
sāhvānviśvā abhi spṛdhaḥ ॥
Soma, creative poet and universal visionary, all protective, withstanding all rivalry and opposition, moves on with protection, advancement and choice gifts for the creative souls for their divine fulfilment.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.1
969
स हि ष्मा जरितृभ्य आ वाजं गोमन्तमिन्वति ।
पवमानः सहस्रिणम् ॥
sa hi ṣmā jaritṛbhya ā vājaṃ gomantaminvati ।
pavamānaḥ sahasriṇam ॥
He alone, pure, purifying and dynamic, brings for the celebrants thousandfold food, energy and advancement with victory inspired and infused with intelligence, knowledge, culture and enlightenment.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.2
970
परि विश्वानि चेतसा मृज्यसे पवसे मती ।
स नः सोम श्रवो विदः ॥
pari viśvāni cetasā mṛjyase pavase matī ।
sa naḥ soma śravo vidaḥ ॥
O lord, you give us all good things of the world we love with our heart's desire. You inspire and energise our intellect, understanding and will for action. O Soma, pray bring us the wealth of honour and fame with all forms of life's excellence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.3
971
अभ्यर्ष बृहद्यशो मघवद्भ्यो ध्रुवँ रयिम् ।
इषँ स्तोतृभ्य आ भर ॥
abhyarṣa bṛhadyaśo maghavadbhyo dhruvam̐ rayim ।
iṣam̐ stotṛbhya ā bhara ॥
So Karas att ari 2192 II Bring wide and expansive fame for the men of honour and generosity, bring wealth and power, bring food, energy, knowledge and excellence of mind and soul for the celebrants.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.4
972
त्वँ राजेव सुव्रतो गिरः सोमाविवेशिथ ।
पुनानो वह्ने अद्भुत ॥
tvam̐ rājeva suvrato giraḥ somāviveśitha ।
punāno vahne adbhuta ॥
O Soma, you are like a ruler sustainer of the holy laws of existence. You are present in the hymns of the Veda and you inspire the songs of celebrants. Pure and purifying, O wielder and sustainer of the universe, you are wondrous great and sublime, the like of which never was and never shall be, rival there is none.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.5
973
स वह्निरप्सु दुष्टरो मृज्यमानो गभस्त्योः ।
सोमश्चमूषु सीदति ॥
sa vahnirapsu duṣṭaro mṛjyamāno gabhastyoḥ ।
somaścamūṣu sīdati ॥
That lord Soma, burden bearer of existence, is the universal inspirer, energiser and enlightener, the very passion and fireof life, pervasive in the waters of space, unconquerable, blazing in the self-circuit of his own refulgence, and he abides in the holy ladles of yajna as much as in the mighty majestic armies of the universe.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.6
974
क्रीडुर्मखो न मँहयुः पवित्रँ सोम गच्छसि ।
दधत्स्तोत्रे सुवीर्यम् ॥
krīḍurmakho na mam̐hayuḥ pavitram̐ soma gacchasi ।
dadhatstotre suvīryam ॥
O Soma, you are joyous and playful, generous at heart as the very yajnic creation of the exuberant world, you move to the heart of the celebrants with purity of divinity, and inspire and infuse the hymns of Veda and songs of the devotees with the spirit of divinity and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.20.7
975
यवंयवं नो अन्धसा पुष्टंपुष्टं परि स्रव ।
विश्वा च सोम सौभगा ॥
yavaṃyavaṃ no andhasā puṣṭaṃpuṣṭaṃ pari srava ।
viśvā ca soma saubhagā ॥
adact ot orcerar GEg Eaft at Soma, Spirit of peace, power and plenty, flow forth, vitalise, purify and inspire us with fresh energy, power and grace of culture at every stage of our growth, acquisition and progress, beatify all our good fortune and prosperity of life in the world.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.55.1
Mantras 976–990
976
इन्दो यथा तव स्तवो यथा ते जातमन्धसः ।
नि बर्हिषि प्रिये सदः ॥
indo yathā tava stavo yathā te jātamandhasaḥ ।
ni barhiṣi priye sadaḥ ॥
O lord of beauty and grace, as you pervade your own glory of adoration, your own creation, power and nourishments of food and inspiration, so pray come, bless our vedi of yajna, our life and work through the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.55.2
977
उत नो गोविदश्ववित्पवस्व सोमान्धसा ।
मक्षूतमेभिरहभिः ॥
uta no govidaśvavitpavasva somāndhasā ।
makṣūtamebhirahabhiḥ ॥
Sa AT RTP TA STAT ereT | And O Soma, lord of energy, wealth and advancement, master of knowledge and progress, by the shortest time of the days ahead, bless and beatify us with food for body, mind and soul, rich in lands, cows and culture, horses, advancement and progressive power and achievement.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.55.3
978
यो जिनाति न जीयते हन्ति शत्रुमभीत्य ।
स पवस्व सहस्रजित् ॥
yo jināti na jīyate hanti śatrumabhītya ।
sa pavasva sahasrajit ॥
You, who always excel, win or vanquish, who no one can excel, win or vanquish, who advance and destroy the destructive adversary, pray advance, energise, purify and empower us too, winner of a
≡ Ṛgveda 9.55.4
979
यास्ते धारा मधुश्चुतोऽसृग्रमिन्द ऊतये ।
ताभिः पवित्रमासदः ॥
yāste dhārā madhuścuto'sṛgraminda ūtaye ।
tābhiḥ pavitramāsadaḥ ॥
AT A ALLIS YTS HAT | arfay: ufasare: TACK aT O Soma, spirit of ambition, action and glory of life, the honey sweet streams of your ecstasy flow for the protection and sanctification of life. With those streams come and flow in the holy yajnic hall of action.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.7
980
सो अर्षेन्द्राय पीतये तिरो वाराण्यव्यया ।
सीदन्नृतस्य योनिमा ॥
so arṣendrāya pītaye tiro vārāṇyavyayā ।
sīdannṛtasya yonimā ॥
at artteara dias fat anwar | So arsendraya pitaye tiro varanyavyaya. O Soma, spirit of holy action and life's sanctity, settle in your seat of yajnic action in the nation's heart for the honour and excellence of human values and flow free down the permanent annals of human history and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.8
981
त्वँ सोम परि स्रव स्वादिष्ठो अङ्गिरोभ्यः ।
वरिवोविद्धृतं पयः ॥
tvam̐ soma pari srava svādiṣṭho aṅgirobhyaḥ ।
varivoviddhṛtaṃ payaḥ ॥
O Soma, dynamic spirit of action, joy and glory of life, harbinger of the best of wealth and honour, flow Sweet and most delicious for vibrant sages and scholars and release streams of milk and ghrta for humanity. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.9
982
तव श्रियो वर्ष्यस्येव विद्युतोग्नेश्चिकित्र उषसामिवेतयः ।
यदोषधीरभिसृष्टो वनानि च परि स्वयं चिनुषे अन्नमासनि ॥
tava śriyo varṣyasyeva vidyutogneścikitra uṣasāmivetayaḥ ।
yadoṣadhīrabhisṛṣṭo vanāni ca pari svayaṃ cinuṣe annamāsani ॥
Your wonderful lustre and beauties shine like lightning flashes of the clouds of rain, like lights of the rising dawns, specially, when, radiating warm and free, you reach and shine upon the herbs and trees and fields of grain and receive them into the shining warmth of your maturing and ripening radiations.
≡ Ṛgveda 10.91.5
983
वातोपजूत इषितो वशाँ अनु तृषु यदन्ना वेविषद्वितिष्ठसे ।
आ ते यतन्ते रथ्यो३ यथा पृथक्षर्धाँस्यग्ने अजरस्य धक्षतः ॥
vātopajūta iṣito vaśām̐ anu tṛṣu yadannā veviṣadvitiṣṭhase ।
ā te yatante rathyo3 yathā pṛthakṣardhām̐syagne ajarasya dhakṣataḥ ॥
When urged and impelled by wind, Agni, you rush fast to objects of your choice love and consumption, then your youthful unaging flames, burning and blazing, rush on like the horses of a monarch's chariot. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 10.91.7
984
मेधाकारं विदथस्य प्रसाधनमग्निँ होतारं परिभूतरं मतिम् ।
त्वामर्भस्य हविषः समानमित्तवां महो वृणते नान्यं त्वत् ॥
medhākāraṃ vidathasya prasādhanamagnim̐ hotāraṃ paribhūtaraṃ matim ।
tvāmarbhasya haviṣaḥ samānamittavāṃ maho vṛṇate nānyaṃ tvat ॥
Devotees choose to worship Agni alone, none other than Agni, giver of intelligence, accomplisher of yajna and education for knowledge, high priest of yajnic existence, supreme over all, omniscient wise, and equally loving for all, whether the havi offered is small or great, whether the purpose is high or low. O lord of light, they choose none other than you. qesun faqeeaat a at aeat | O Mitra, O Varuna, great and abundant is your protection and wisdom which, O friend, in all sincerity you love to share and extend to us. aT Al CRATE AIOTGAVaA aT ST | aa at faat Sar 82a O Mitra and Varuna, Loving friends of justice and rectitude, free from hate and jealousy and destroyers of violence and injustice, may we receive, we pray, that energy and sustenance, that protection, guidance and wisdom of yours, so that we may internalise it and pursue it in our life and conduct. O Mitra and Varuna destroyers of hate and violence, lovers and dispensers of justice and rectitude, with all your care and guidance, protect and promote us. Save us, O saviours against evil in our person and social institutions so that we may get over all forces of negativity, crime and destruction.
≡ Ṛgveda 10.91.8
985
पुरूरुणा चिद्ध्यस्त्यवो नूनं वां वरुण ।
मित्र वँसि वाँ सुमतिम् ॥
purūruṇā ciddhyastyavo nūnaṃ vāṃ varuṇa ।
mitra vam̐si vām̐ sumatim ॥
986
ता वाँ सम्यगद्रुह्वाणेषमश्याम धाम च ।
वयं वां मित्रा स्याम ॥
tā vām̐ samyagadruhvāṇeṣamaśyāma dhāma ca ।
vayaṃ vāṃ mitrā syāma ॥
987
पातं नो मित्रा पायुभिरुत त्रायेथाँ सुत्रात्रा ।
साह्याम दस्यूं तनूभिः ॥
pātaṃ no mitrā pāyubhiruta trāyethām̐ sutrātrā ।
sāhyāma dasyūṃ tanūbhiḥ ॥
988
उत्तिष्ठन्नोजसा सह पीत्वा शिप्रे अवेपयः ।
सोममिन्द्र चमूसुतम् ॥
uttiṣṭhannojasā saha pītvā śipre avepayaḥ ।
somamindra camūsutam ॥
Indra, lord of the universe, rising with your might and majesty, protect and energise both heaven and earth and promote the soma of life's vitality created in both heaven and earth by nature and humanity by yajna. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.76.10
989
अनु त्वा रोदसी उभे स्पर्धमानमददेताम् ।
इन्द्र यद्दस्युहाभवः ॥
anu tvā rodasī ubhe spardhamānamadadetām ।
indra yaddasyuhābhavaḥ ॥
Indra, when you stimulate and energise the soma vitality of life created by nature and humanity, and when you rise as destroyer of the negativities of the counterforce, then both heaven and earth vibrate and celebrate your majesty in awe with admiration.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.76.11
990
वाचमष्टापदीमहं नवस्रक्तिमृतावृधम् ।
इन्द्रात्परितन्वं ममे ॥
vācamaṣṭāpadīmahaṃ navasraktimṛtāvṛdham ।
indrātparitanvaṃ mame ॥
| study, measure, develop and pray for the advancement of language revealed in eight works, i.e., four Vedas and four Upavedas, spoken across four classes of humanity and through four stages of the individual's development from birth to death, garlands across nine regions of the earth, ultimately touching the truth of divine reality, the Word Imperishable descended from and ascending to Indra, lord of omniscience across the countless branches of dialects and structures. Indra and Agni, powers of will and vision of action in nature and humanity, these songs of adoration celebrate you. O givers of peace, prosperity and well being, drink of the nectar of this joy and bliss distilled. at at ead Gecget Haat Sieve ATT | Indra and Agni, leading powers of humanity, come to the generous giver and celebrant yajaka with all those gifts and powers of yours which are loved and cherished by all. Indra and Agni, leading lights, with those cherished gifts and powers come and join this yajnic session to drink of the soma of joy distilled.(R g.6-60-9) Soma, spirit of divine power and peace of purity, most potent and most refulgent, come roaring at the speed and force of thunder and abide in the flames of yajna and heart of the faithful celebrant purify and sanctify the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.76.12
Mantras 991–1005
991
इन्द्राग्नी युवामिमे३ऽभि स्तोमा अनूषत ।
पिबतँ शम्भुवा सुतम् ॥
indrāgnī yuvāmime3'bhi stomā anūṣata ।
pibatam̐ śambhuvā sutam ॥
992
या वाँ सन्ति पुरुस्पृहो नियुतो दाशुषे नरा ।
इन्द्राग्नी ताभिरा गतम् ॥
yā vām̐ santi puruspṛho niyuto dāśuṣe narā ।
indrāgnī tābhirā gatam ॥
993
ताभिरा गच्छतं नरोपेदँ सवनँ सुतम् ।
इन्द्राग्नी सोमपीतये ॥
tābhirā gacchataṃ naropedam̐ savanam̐ sutam ।
indrāgnī somapītaye ॥
994
अर्षा सोम द्युमत्तमोऽभि द्रोणानि रोरुवत् ।
सीदन्योनौ योनेष्वा ॥
arṣā soma dyumattamo'bhi droṇāni roruvat ।
sīdanyonau yoneṣvā ॥
995
अप्सा इन्द्राय वायवे वरुणाय मरुद्भ्यः ।
सोमा अर्षन्तु विष्णवे ॥
apsā indrāya vāyave varuṇāya marudbhyaḥ ।
somā arṣantu viṣṇave ॥
Soma, spirit of the innate peace and power of divinity, by its own will and energy, radiates to the heart and soul of the devotee to vest it with the power of cosmic energy (Indra), the speed of winds (Vayu), pioneering spirit of the storm (Maruts), the depth of Space (Varuna), and the love of omnipresent divinity
≡ Ṛgveda 9.65.20
996
इषं तोकाय नो दधदस्मभ्यँ सोम विश्वतः ।
आ पवस्व सहस्रिणम् ॥
iṣaṃ tokāya no dadhadasmabhyam̐ soma viśvataḥ ।
ā pavasva sahasriṇam ॥
O Soma, bearing a thousandfold gifts of food, energy, knowledge and will of initiative and assertion from all sides of the world, pray flow to bless us and our future generations with the power and peace of
≡ Ṛgveda 9.65.21
997
सोम उ ष्वाणः सोतृभिरधि ष्णुभिरवीनाम् ।
अश्वयेव हरिता याति धारया मन्द्रया याति धारया ॥
soma u ṣvāṇaḥ sotṛbhiradhi ṣṇubhiravīnām ।
aśvayeva haritā yāti dhārayā mandrayā yāti dhārayā ॥
Soma, invoked by celebrants, manifests with blissful inspiring powers of protection and promotion and, saving, watching, fascinating, goes forward, rushing, compelling, in an impetuous stream like waves of energy, and it also goes forward by a stream of mild motion, soothing and refreshing.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.8
998
अनूपे गोमान्गोभिरक्षाः सोमो दुग्धाभिरक्षाः ।
समुद्रं न संवरणान्यग्मन्मन्दी मदाय तोशते ॥
anūpe gomāngobhirakṣāḥ somo dugdhābhirakṣāḥ ।
samudraṃ na saṃvaraṇānyagmanmandī madāya tośate ॥
Soma, divine master of holy speech, emerges in the depth of the heart with the voice of divinity and blesses the devotee with the revelation of the milk of Spiritual sustenance. J ust as streams of water flow and reach the sea, so is the divine stream and spirit of joy invoked and celebrated for the central bliss of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.9
999
यत्सोम चित्रमुक्थ्यं दिव्यं पार्थिवं वसु ।
तन्नः पुनान आ भर ॥
yatsoma citramukthyaṃ divyaṃ pārthivaṃ vasu ।
tannaḥ punāna ā bhara ॥
aa: GATT at HTN Vee T O Soma, lord of peace, purity and power, purify for us the wealth, honour and excellence both worldly and heavenly which is wonderfully versatile, valuable and admirable, pray sanctify it and bless us with the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.19.1
1000
वृषा पुनान आयुँषि स्तनयन्नधि बर्हिषि ।
हरिः सन्योनिमासदः ॥
vṛṣā punāna āyum̐ṣi stanayannadhi barhiṣi ।
hariḥ sanyonimāsadaḥ ॥
O Soma, giver of showers of fulfilment to the soul in living forms, purifying and sanctifying the soul of each one among humanity, presiding over the evolving forms of nature with the divine will and voice of thunder, taking on the role of creator through the dynamics of universal law, the divine Spirit abides immanent and pervasive in the womb of nature as the total seed of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.19.3
1001
युवँ हि स्थः स्वःपती इन्द्रश्च सोम गोपती ।
ईशाना पिप्यतं धियः ॥
yuvam̐ hi sthaḥ svaḥpatī indraśca soma gopatī ।
īśānā pipyataṃ dhiyaḥ ॥
ae fe ta: taut S=a9 aT GTS MAH | O Soma, lord of peace and purity, Indra, lord of honour and excellence, both of you are protectors, Sustainers and sanctifiers of earth, earthly well being, culture and sacred speech, of heaven and heavenly light and joy. Rulers and sustainers of existence, pray bless us with exuberant intelligence and will for holy thought, action and advancement.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.19.2
1002
इन्द्रो मदाय वावृधे शवसे वृत्रहा नृभिः ।
तमिन्महत्स्वाजिषूतिमर्भे हवामहे स वाजेषु प्र नोऽविषत् ॥
indro madāya vāvṛdhe śavase vṛtrahā nṛbhiḥ ।
taminmahatsvājiṣūtimarbhe havāmahe sa vājeṣu pra no'viṣat ॥
Indra, the hero who destroys V tra, the cloud of want and suffering, and releases the showers of plenty and prosperity, goes forward with the people for the achievement of strength and joy of the land of freedom and self-government. And him we invoke and exhortin the battles of life, great and small, so that he may defend and advance us in all our struggles for progress and lead us to victory.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.81.1
1003
असि हि वीर सेन्योऽसि भूरि पराददिः ।
असि दभ्रस्य चिद्वृधो यजमानाय शिक्षसि सुन्वते भूरि ते वसु ॥
asi hi vīra senyo'si bhūri parādadiḥ ।
asi dabhrasya cidvṛdho yajamānāya śikṣasi sunvate bhūri te vasu ॥
ate fed asi fa at avefe: aif eur fae aelt rate q-ad Ht a aT Qoos il Indra, you are the valiant hero. You are the warrior taking on many enemies and oppositions at a time. Even the small, you raise to greatness. You lead the creative and generous yajamana to knowledge and power. Hero of the battles of existence, may your wealth, power and honour grow higher and higher.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.81.2
1004
यदुदीरत आजयो धृष्णवे धीयते धनाम् ।
युङ्क्ष्वा मदच्युता हरी कं हनः कं वसौ दधोऽस्मां इन्द्र वसौ दधः ॥
yadudīrata ājayo dhṛṣṇave dhīyate dhanām ।
yuṅkṣvā madacyutā harī kaṃ hanaḥ kaṃ vasau dadho'smāṃ indra vasau dadhaḥ ॥
Be R BR 8 tt SA: GH a Nwaits ear Sz TAT aT: OOK When battles confront the nation, means and money are raised and prizes won for the brave. Commander of the forces, yoke the forces exuberant and raging for war. Destroy the enemy. Settle the victorious in wealth and peace. Indra, pray settle us in peace and comfort.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.81.3
1005
स्वादोरित्था विषूवतो मध्वः पिबन्ति गौर्यः ।
या इन्द्रेण सयावरीर्वृष्णा मदन्ति शोभसे वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम् ॥
svādoritthā viṣūvato madhvaḥ pibanti gauryaḥ ।
yā indreṇa sayāvarīrvṛṣṇā madanti śobhase vasvīranu svarājyam ॥
The golden and brilliant people and forces of the land drink of the delicious, exciting and universal honey sweets of national pride and prestige and joyously celebrate their achievements in the company of generous and valorous Indra for the advancement of the honour and glory of the republic in obedience to the demands and discipline of the freedom and self-government of the nation.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.10
Mantras 1006–1020
1006
ता अस्य पृशनायुवः सोमँ श्रीणन्ति पृश्नयः ।
प्रिया इन्द्रस्य धेनवो वज्रँ हिन्वन्ति सायकं वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम् ॥
tā asya pṛśanāyuvaḥ somam̐ śrīṇanti pṛśnayaḥ ।
priyā indrasya dhenavo vajram̐ hinvanti sāyakaṃ vasvīranu svarājyam ॥
Those forces of Indra, the ruler, close together in contact and unison, of varied forms and colours, brilliant as Sunrays and generous and productive as cows, who are dearest favourites of the ruler, create the soma of joy and national dignity and hurl the missile of the thunderbolt upon the invader as loyal citizens of the land in accordance with the demands and discipline of freedom and self-government.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.11
1007
ता अस्य नमसा सहः सपर्यन्ति प्रचेतसः ।
व्रतान्यस्य सश्चिरे पुरूणि पूर्वचित्तये वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम् ॥
tā asya namasā sahaḥ saparyanti pracetasaḥ ।
vratānyasya saścire purūṇi pūrvacittaye vasvīranu svarājyam ॥
al aren ae Ge: woe ea wea: aT aT Those forces, noble and intelligent, serve and augment the courage and power of this Indra with food, energy and armaments and, as citizens of the land, as a matter of duty to the freedom and discipline of the republic, predictably join many dedicated projects and programmes of his in anticipation of success. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.12
1008
असाव्यँशुर्मदायाप्सु दक्षो गिरिष्ठाः ।
श्येनो न योनिमासदत् ॥
asāvyam̐śurmadāyāpsu dakṣo giriṣṭhāḥ ।
śyeno na yonimāsadat ॥
The peace and pleasure of life's ecstasy in thought and action, and the expertise well founded on adamantine determination is created by Savita, the creator, like the flying ambition of the soul and it is Settled in its seat at the heart's core in the personality.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.4
1009
शुभ्रमन्धो देववातमप्सु धौतं नृभिः सुतम् ।
स्वदन्ति गावः पयोभिः ॥
śubhramandho devavātamapsu dhautaṃ nṛbhiḥ sutam ।
svadanti gāvaḥ payobhiḥ ॥
The radiant food of ambition created by people, energised by noble leaders, sanctified in action, the people enjoy seasoned with delicacies of cow's milk.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.5
1010
आदीमश्वं न हेतारमशूशुभन्नमृताय ।
मधो रसँ सधमादे ॥
ādīmaśvaṃ na hetāramaśūśubhannamṛtāya ।
madho rasam̐ sadhamāde ॥
And this ecstasy of the fruit of active ambition, honey sweet of joint achievement in yajnic action, leading lights of the nation like yajakas exalt and glorify as the progressive sociopolitical order of humanity for permanence and immortal honour.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.62.6
1011
अभि द्युभ्नं बृहद्यश इषस्पते दीदिहि देव देवयुम् ।
वि कोशं मध्यमं युव ॥
abhi dyubhnaṃ bṛhadyaśa iṣaspate dīdihi deva devayum ।
vi kośaṃ madhyamaṃ yuva ॥
O refulgent generous Soma spirit of life, lover of divinities, master of food and energy for body, mind and soul, give us the light to rise to the honour and excellence of higher life towards divinity, and for that pray open the middle cover of the soul and let us rise to the state of divine bliss.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.108.9
1012
आ वच्यस्व सुदक्ष चम्वोः सुतो विशां वह्निर्न विश्पतिः ।
वृष्टिं दिवः पवस्व रीतिमपो जिन्वन्गविष्टये धियः ॥
ā vacyasva sudakṣa camvoḥ suto viśāṃ vahnirna viśpatiḥ ।
vṛṣṭiṃ divaḥ pavasva rītimapo jinvangaviṣṭaye dhiyaḥ ॥
a Taaa Waar ata: eat fast ated fagata: | O Spirit omnipotent of divine action, invoked, adored and vibrant in the internal world of mind and soul and in the external world of nature, sustainer and ruler as burden bearer of humanity, stimulate the radiation of light from heaven, sanctify the shower of bliss, and inspire and illuminate the mind and intelligence for the seeker of enlightenment. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.108.10
1013
प्राणा शिशुर्महीनाँ हिन्वन्नृतस्य दीधितिम् ।
विश्वा परि प्रिया भुवदध द्विता ॥
prāṇā śiśurmahīnām̐ hinvannṛtasya dīdhitim ।
viśvā pari priyā bhuvadadha dvitā ॥
M aker of stars and planets, inspiring the light and law of the dynamics of existence, dear adorable giver of fulfilment, Soma rules over both spirit and nature, heaven and earth.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.102.1
1014
उप त्रितस्य पाष्यो३रभक्त यद्गुहा पदम् ।
यज्ञस्य सप्त धामभिरध प्रियम् ॥
upa tritasya pāṣyo3rabhakta yadguhā padam ।
yajñasya sapta dhāmabhiradha priyam ॥
Taare fre QoVvul Close to the adamantine integration of Purusha and Prakrti in human form is the secret seat of heart and clairvoyant intelligence wherein the climactic presence of the master of three orders of Prakrti and super presence of divinity, and there it is shared by seven prakrtic, pranic and psychic orders of existence and adored by seven metres of Vedic hymns as the dearest supreme object of worship.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.102.2
1015
त्रीणि त्रितस्य धारया पृष्टेष्वैरयद्रयिम् ।
मिमीते अस्य योजना वि सुक्रतुः ॥
trīṇi tritasya dhārayā pṛṣṭeṣvairayadrayim ।
mimīte asya yojanā vi sukratuḥ ॥
By three streams of the moving particles of matter, energy and mind does the triple master, Soma, move the dynamics of existence, and thus does the supreme yajaka order and accomplish his cosmic plan. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.102.3
1016
पवस्व वाजसातये पवित्रे धारया सुतः ।
इन्द्राय सोम विष्णवे देवेभ्यो मधुमत्तरः ॥
pavasva vājasātaye pavitre dhārayā sutaḥ ।
indrāya soma viṣṇave devebhyo madhumattaraḥ ॥
Soma, all inspiring spirit of the universe, sweetest presence distilled and realised in the holy heart, flow on purifying by the stream of exhilaration, giving food, energy and fulfilment for the soul, for the universal vibrancy of nature and humanity, and for all the noble, generous and enlightened people.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.100.6
1017
त्वाँ रिहन्ति धीतयो हरिं पवित्रे अद्रुहः ।
वत्सं जातं न मातरः पवमान विधर्मणि ॥
tvām̐ rihanti dhītayo hariṃ pavitre adruhaḥ ।
vatsaṃ jātaṃ na mātaraḥ pavamāna vidharmaṇi ॥
O Soma, pure and purifying saviour spirit of universal sanctity, just as mother cows love and caress anew born calf, so do the motherly forces of nature and humanity free from the negativities of malice and jealousy love and cherish you arising in the heart and inspiring the soul in various dharmic situations of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.100.7
1018
त्वं द्यां च महिव्रत पृथिवीं चाति जभ्रिषे ।
प्रति द्रापिममुञ्चथाः पवमान महित्वना ॥
tvaṃ dyāṃ ca mahivrata pṛthivīṃ cāti jabhriṣe ।
prati drāpimamuñcathāḥ pavamāna mahitvanā ॥
O Soma, universal soul of high commitment of Dharma, pure and purifying energy of omnipresent divine flow, you wear the armour of omnipotence, bear, sustain and edify the heaven and earth by your majesty and transcend.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.100.9
1019
इन्दुर्वाजी पवते गोन्योघा इन्द्रे सोमः सह इन्वन्मदाय ।
हन्ति रक्षो बाधते पर्यरातिं वरिवस्कृण्वन्वृजनस्य राजा ॥
indurvājī pavate gonyoghā indre somaḥ saha invanmadāya ।
hanti rakṣo bādhate paryarātiṃ varivaskṛṇvanvṛjanasya rājā ॥
Indu, brilliant Soma, energetic and victorious, pure and purifying, vibrant and dynamic, creating strength, patience and endurance for the soul's joy, is ever on the move. It destroys evil, prevents negativities and opposition and casts them far off, and, giving wealth, honour and excellence of the best order of our choice, rules as the brilliant creator, controller and dispenser of strength, courage, power and life saving vitality in existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.10
1020
अध धारया मध्वा पृचानस्तिरो रोम पवते अद्रिदुग्धः ।
इन्दुरिन्द्रस्य सख्यं जुषाणो देवो देवस्य मत्सरो मदाय ॥
adha dhārayā madhvā pṛcānastiro roma pavate adridugdhaḥ ।
indurindrasya sakhyaṃ juṣāṇo devo devasya matsaro madāya ॥
And by streams of honey shower, joining spiritual awareness, overflowing the heart cave, Soma, distilled from the adamantine practice of meditative self-control, flows pure, purifying, wholly fulfilling. The brilliant divine spirit of joy cherishing friendly communion with Indra, the Soul, is the ecstasy meant for the joyous fulfilment of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.11
Mantras 1021–1030
1021
अभि व्रतानि पवते पुनानो देवो देवान्त्स्वेन रसेन पृञ्चन् ।
इन्दुर्धर्माण्यृतुथा वसानो दश क्षिपो अव्यत सानो अव्ये ॥
abhi vratāni pavate punāno devo devāntsvena rasena pṛñcan ।
indurdharmāṇyṛtuthā vasāno daśa kṣipo avyata sāno avye ॥
To all dear loving ones flows divine and brilliant Soma, pure, purifying and fulfilling the noble sages with its nectar of ecstasy. May the brilliant joyous divinity, pervading and shining with virtues according to time and season, purify and fulfill us on top of this protective world of ten senses, ten pranas and ten gross and subtle
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.12
1022
आ ते अग्न इधीमहि द्युमन्तं देवाजरम् ।
युद्ध स्या ते पनीयसी समिद्दीदयति द्यवीषँ स्तोतृभ्य आ भर ॥
ā te agna idhīmahi dyumantaṃ devājaram ।
yuddha syā te panīyasī samiddīdayati dyavīṣam̐ stotṛbhya ā bhara ॥
ST STH SEH ab at SATS aR AT TTT Let us kindle you, light and fire of life, generous divinity, refulgent and unaging so that the wonderfully admirable light of your blaze shines in heaven and you bring food and energy for the celebrants.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.6.4
1023
आ ते अग्न ऋचा हविः शुक्रस्य ज्योतिषस्पते ।
सुश्चन्द्र दस्म विश्पते हव्यवाट्तुभ्यँ हूयत इषँ स्तोतृभ्य आ भर ॥
ā te agna ṛcā haviḥ śukrasya jyotiṣaspate ।
suścandra dasma viśpate havyavāṭtubhyam̐ hūyata iṣam̐ stotṛbhya ā bhara ॥
Agni, light of life, lord of power, purity and splendour, golden beautiful, generous, sustainer of the people and carrier of fragrant oblations across the Spaces, fragrant offers are made to you with the chant of holy verses in praise of your identity, attributes and functions. Generous creative power, create and bring food and energy for the celebrants.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.6.5
1024
ओभे सुश्चन्द्र विश्पते दर्वी श्रीणीष आसनि ।
उतो न उत्पुपूर्या उक्थेषु शवसस्पत इषँ स्तोतृभ्य आ भर ॥
obhe suścandra viśpate darvī śrīṇīṣa āsani ।
uto na utpupūryā uktheṣu śavasaspata iṣam̐ stotṛbhya ā bhara ॥
Agni, mighty lord of golden glory in form, creator and wielder of universal energy, you catalyse two ladlefuls of liquid fuel in your crucible for impulsion and expulsion in cosmic metabolism. Thus, O lord, fulfil us too In holy tasks of yajna and create and bring food and energy for the celebrants.
≡ Ṛgveda 5.6.9
1025
इन्द्राय साम गायत विप्राय बृहते बृहत् ।
ब्रह्माकृते विपश्चिते पनस्यवे ॥
indrāya sāma gāyata viprāya bṛhate bṛhat ।
brahmākṛte vipaścite panasyave ॥
Sing Brhatsama hymns in adoration of Indra, vibrant spirit of the universe and giver of fulfilment, grand and infinite, source ordainer and keeper of the law of universal Dharma, giver and protector of knowledge and karma, the lord adorable.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.1
1026
त्वमिन्द्राभिभूरसि त्वँ सूर्यमरोचयः ।
विश्वकर्मा विश्वदेवो महाँ असि ॥
tvamindrābhibhūrasi tvam̐ sūryamarocayaḥ ।
viśvakarmā viśvadevo mahām̐ asi ॥
Indra, you are the lord supreme dominant over all, you give light to the sun, you are the maker of the universe, you are the one adorable light and spirit of the world, you are the one great and glorious life of the
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.2
1027
विभ्राजं ज्योतिषा त्व३रगच्छो रोचनं दिवः ।
देवास्त इन्द्र सख्याय येमिरे ॥
vibhrājaṃ jyotiṣā tva3ragaccho rocanaṃ divaḥ ।
devāsta indra sakhyāya yemire ॥
Refulgent with your own light you pervade the regions of bliss and beatify the glory of heaven. Indra, the lights and divinities of the world vye and struggle for friendship with you.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.3
1028
असावि सोम इन्द्र ते शविष्ठ धृष्णवा गहि ।
आ त्वा पृणक्त्विन्द्रियँ रजः सूर्यो न रश्मिभिः ॥
asāvi soma indra te śaviṣṭha dhṛṣṇavā gahi ।
ā tvā pṛṇaktvindriyam̐ rajaḥ sūryo na raśmibhiḥ ॥
Indra, lord ruler of power, strong and resolute, come, this soma has been distilled for you. May it exhilarate and strengthen your mind as the sun fills and brightens the sky with its rays.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.1
1029
आ तिष्ठ वृत्रहन्रथं युक्ता ते ब्रह्मणा हरी ।
अर्वाचीनँ सु ते मनो ग्रावा कृणोतु वग्नुना ॥
ā tiṣṭha vṛtrahanrathaṃ yuktā te brahmaṇā harī ।
arvācīnam̐ su te mano grāvā kṛṇotu vagnunā ॥
Indra, lord ruler, breaker of the cloud, releaser of the waters of life, ride your chariot of the latest design and come. The horses are yoked with the right mantra and necessary stuffs. And may the high-priest of knowledge with his words of knowledge exhilarate you at heart.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.3
1030
इन्द्रमिद्धरी वहतोऽप्रतिधृष्टशवसम् ।
ऋषीणाँ सुष्टुतीरुप यज्ञं च मानुषाणाम् ॥
indramiddharī vahato'pratidhṛṣṭaśavasam ।
ṛṣīṇām̐ suṣṭutīrupa yajñaṃ ca mānuṣāṇām ॥
The horses carry Indra, lord of informidable force and resolution of mind, to the Rshis' songs of praise and yajnic programmes of the people.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.2