11. Uttarārcika — Prapāṭhaka 5
Mantras 1175–1189
1175
शिशुं जज्ञानँ हर्यतं मृजन्ति शुम्भन्ति विप्रं मरुतो गणेन ।
कविर्गीर्भिः काव्येना कविः सन्त्सोमः पवित्रमत्येति रेभन् ॥
śiśuṃ jajñānam̐ haryataṃ mṛjanti śumbhanti vipraṃ maruto gaṇena ।
kavirgīrbhiḥ kāvyenā kaviḥ santsomaḥ pavitramatyeti rebhan ॥
Dedicated celebrants perceive the presence beatific, manifested and expansive in the experience of nature around, cleanse it like a new born baby, discover and distil it in the spirit and adore it in song. As winds in storm raise a Spark to blazing fire, bands of admirers celebrate it in its native glory. Omnipresent all-watching Sagely divine, exalted to its omniscience and omnipotence in human consciousness by the music of the poetic voice, Soma, divine presence, radiates into the pure human heart loud and bold and transcends the soul to infinite space.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.17
1176
ऋषिमना य ऋषिकृत्स्वर्षाः सहस्रनीथः पदवीः कवीनाम् ।
तृतीयं धाम महिषः सिषासन्त्सोमो विराजमनु राजति ष्टुप् ॥
ṛṣimanā ya ṛṣikṛtsvarṣāḥ sahasranīthaḥ padavīḥ kavīnām ।
tṛtīyaṃ dhāma mahiṣaḥ siṣāsantsomo virājamanu rājati ṣṭup ॥
Soma Is the presence that is the universal seer and poetic creator, maker of poets, exalted by sages, shower streams of bliss, adored a thousand ways for infinite power and glory, ultimate love and desire of poets, awful refulgence radiating to the third blazing Space beyond the earthly and paradisal regions of life, the presence that rules and illuminates the heart and soul beyond the state of existential involvement, the one loving, blessing, beatific ultimate object of adoration and worship.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.18
1177
चमूषच्छ्येनः शकुनो विभृत्वा गोविन्दुर्द्रप्स आयुधानि बिभ्रत् ।
अपामूर्मिँ सचमानः समुद्रं तुरीयं धाम महिषो विवक्ति ॥
camūṣacchyenaḥ śakuno vibhṛtvā govindurdrapsa āyudhāni bibhrat ।
apāmūrmim̐ sacamānaḥ samudraṃ turīyaṃ dhāma mahiṣo vivakti ॥
Pervading every form of life and nature, adorable supreme Soma presence of divinity, abiding with stars and planets in motion, bearing infinite powers, vibrating with the waves of nature's dynamics, vesting the cosmic structure, transcends to the fourth state of absolute bliss. Only the mighty sage speaks of the presence beyond
≡ Ṛgveda 9.96.19
1178
एते सोमा अभि प्रियमिन्द्रस्य काममक्षरन् ।
वर्धन्तो अस्य वीर्यम् ॥
ete somā abhi priyamindrasya kāmamakṣaran ।
vardhanto asya vīryam ॥
These soma streams of life flow free and fulfil the cherished desires of humanity and exalt the creative splendour of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.1
1179
पुनानासश्चमूषदो गच्छन्तो वायुमश्विना ।
ते नो धत्त सुवीर्यम् ॥
punānāsaścamūṣado gacchanto vāyumaśvinā ।
te no dhatta suvīryam ॥
A at erat aa Vee The same soma streams of life distilled from nature, contained in deep reservoirs, vibrating in human veins and nerves, marshalling in social forces energise and motivate the vibrant scholar and the pursuers of jnana-yoga and karma-yoga in knowledge and action. May they bring us the lustre and vitality of creative splendour and graces of culture, sanctifying as they
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.2
1180
इन्द्रस्य सोम राधसे पुनानो हार्दि चोदय ।
देवानां योनिमासदम् ॥
indrasya soma rādhase punāno hārdi codaya ।
devānāṃ yonimāsadam ॥
O Soma, peace and power of the divine spirit, puri-fying and sanctifying the life of humanity, inspire and energise the heart and passion of Indra, the human soul settled at the seed centre of the truth of existence, for winning the ultimate success and victory of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.3
1181
मृजन्ति त्वा देश क्षिपो हिन्वन्ति सप्त धीतयः ।
अनु विप्रा अमादिषुः ॥
mṛjanti tvā deśa kṣipo hinvanti sapta dhītayaḥ ।
anu viprā amādiṣuḥ ॥
O Soma, human soul at peace, ten energized and energizing modes of nature, subtle and gross elements, give you the beautiful body form, and seven inspiring faculties of sense and mind inspire and move you to think and act. Thus equipped, let the wise sages provide you pleasure and enlightenment with secular and sacred
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.4
1182
देवेभ्यस्त्वा मदाय कँ सृजानमति मेष्यः ।
स गोभिर्वासयामसि ॥
devebhyastvā madāya kam̐ sṛjānamati meṣyaḥ ।
sa gobhirvāsayāmasi ॥
Re og RR RT RE AT O Soma, man of peace and joy, while you are creating psychic and spiritual joy for the service and pleasure of nature and noble humanity, we, generous mother powers and sagely scholars, nourish and enlighten you with milk and noble voices of wisdom and vision of divinity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.5
1183
पुनानः कलशेष्वा वस्त्राण्यरुषो हरिः ।
परि गव्यान्यव्यत ॥
punānaḥ kalaśeṣvā vastrāṇyaruṣo hariḥ ।
pari gavyānyavyata ॥
GAM: HOA AAVAGST Be: Soma, lord of peace and purity, destroyer of suffering, manifests in refulgent forms of existence and pervades all round in stars and planets of the universe.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.6
1184
मघोन आ पवस्व नो जहि विश्वा अप द्विषः ।
इन्दो सखायमा विश ॥
maghona ā pavasva no jahi viśvā apa dviṣaḥ ।
indo sakhāyamā viśa ॥
Fas 3m waeg at wife fas sia feu: | Lord of peace and bliss, come and purify the devotees, men of wealth, power and honour, and ward off all our negativities, oppositions, jealousies and enmities from us and bless us all to live together as
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.7
1185
नृचक्षसं त्वा वयमिन्द्रपीतँ स्वर्विदम् ।
भक्षीमहि प्रजामिषम् ॥
nṛcakṣasaṃ tvā vayamindrapītam̐ svarvidam ।
bhakṣīmahi prajāmiṣam ॥
All-watching guardian of humanity, omniscient lord of bliss, adored and self-realised by the soul of humanity, we pray for the gift of food and energy, light and knowledge, and all round happiness for all people of the world, your children.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.9
1186
वृष्टिं दिवः परि स्रव द्युम्नं पृथिव्या अधि ।
सहो नः सोम पृत्सु धाः ॥
vṛṣṭiṃ divaḥ pari srava dyumnaṃ pṛthivyā adhi ।
saho naḥ soma pṛtsu dhāḥ ॥
afte fea: ut aa at ufsrear 3ifér Pet A: ATT Ue aT: UVC O Soma, shower the lights of heaven and wealth, power and glory over the earth. Give us courage, patience and fortitude, hold on to us in battles of life and give us the final victory.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.8.8
1187
सोमः पुनानो अर्षति सहस्रधारो अत्यविः ।
वायोरिन्द्रस्य निष्कृतम् ॥
somaḥ punāno arṣati sahasradhāro atyaviḥ ।
vāyorindrasya niṣkṛtam ॥
Soma, beauty, joy, power and divinity of life, pure, and purifying, vibrates every where and flows free in a thousand streams, inspiring, energising and protecting, itis released and sanctified by Vayu, cosmic energy and empowered by Indra, divine omnipotence, distilled by vibrant sages, received by creative humanity and spread abroad by ruling powers.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.1
1188
पवमानमवस्यवो विप्रमभि प्र गायत ।
सुष्वाणं देववीतये ॥
pavamānamavasyavo vipramabhi pra gāyata ।
suṣvāṇaṃ devavītaye ॥
O seekers of energy, power and protection, sing and adore the soma of existence, lord creator and energiser, pure and purifying, omniscient giver of knowledge and wisdom, for the sake of divine excellence and felicity in life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.2
1189
पवन्ते वाजसातये सोमाः सहस्रपाजसः ।
गृणाना देववीतये ॥
pavante vājasātaye somāḥ sahasrapājasaḥ ।
gṛṇānā devavītaye ॥
The Soma streams of life's felicity flow in a thousand ways of energy, power and divine inspiration, doing honour to the lord of glory and bliss, refining and purifying us for favour of the divinities and for winning victories of honour and excellence in life. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.3
Mantras 1190–1204
1190
उत नो वाजसातये पवस्व बृहतीरिषः ।
द्युमदिन्दो सुवीर्यम् ॥
uta no vājasātaye pavasva bṛhatīriṣaḥ ।
dyumadindo suvīryam ॥
wate-at waren VVQoul O refulgent Soma, lord of peace, power, beauty and glory, flow, purify and empower us for victory in the battles of life and give us abundant food and energy and high order of noble creative courage and rectitude.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.4
1191
अत्या हियाना न हेतृभिरसृग्रं वाजसातये ।
वि वारमव्यमाशवः ॥
atyā hiyānā na hetṛbhirasṛgraṃ vājasātaye ।
vi vāramavyamāśavaḥ ॥
aTear TT Saha as ' The showers of soma, blessings of the lord of peace and protection, like fastest forces electrified to omnipresence by urgent masters, reach to places and people that need light and protection against ignorance and darkness.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.6
1192
ते नः सहस्रिणँ रयिं पवन्तामा सुवीर्यम् ।
सुवाना देवास इन्दवः ॥
te naḥ sahasriṇam̐ rayiṃ pavantāmā suvīryam ।
suvānā devāsa indavaḥ ॥
1193
वाश्रा अर्षन्तीन्दवोऽभि वत्सं न मातरः ।
दधन्विरे गभस्त्योः ॥
vāśrā arṣantīndavo'bhi vatsaṃ na mātaraḥ ।
dadhanvire gabhastyoḥ ॥
Loving showers of divine light, peace and protection flow to the supplicants as mothers’ milk to the child and are held by the dedicated in love and faith.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.7
1194
जुष्ट इन्द्राय मत्सरः पवमान कनिक्रदत् ।
विश्वा अप द्विषो जहि ॥
juṣṭa indrāya matsaraḥ pavamāna kanikradat ।
viśvā apa dviṣo jahi ॥
WE Sara FRR: Wan: aahisned | Let the pure and purifying showers of soma in divine flow, dedicated to omnipotence and to humanity in love roar as a cloud of rain showers, and, O roaring showers, throw out all jealousies and enmities of the world far away from us.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.8
1195
अपघ्नन्तो अराव्णः पवमानाः स्वर्दृशः ।
योनावृतस्य सीदत ॥
apaghnanto arāvṇaḥ pavamānāḥ svardṛśaḥ ।
yonāvṛtasya sīdata ॥
O shower of divine light, love and power, warding off and eliminating all unrighteous and uncreating elements of life, pure, purifying and flowing for humanity's good, revealing the light of divinity and illuminating humanity, come and settle in the seat of truth and rectitude in the yajnic hall of humanity. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.13.9
1196
सोमा असृग्रमिन्दवः सुता ऋतस्य धारया ।
इन्द्राय मधुमत्तमाः ॥
somā asṛgramindavaḥ sutā ṛtasya dhārayā ।
indrāya madhumattamāḥ ॥
Showers and streams of soma, most inspiring honey sweets of beauty and bliss of the world of divinity created in the house of the cosmic flow of existence and distilled in holy action on the yajna vedi, are created for the soul in the state of excellence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.1
1197
अभि विप्रा अनूषत गावो वत्सं न धेनवः ।
इन्द्रँ सोमस्य पीतये ॥
abhi viprā anūṣata gāvo vatsaṃ na dhenavaḥ ।
indram̐ somasya pītaye ॥
Just as mother cows low for the calf so do the sages invoke and glorify Indra, lord of soma, beauty, joy and excellence, so that the lord may bless them with his presence and be happy with their songs of love and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.2
1198
मदच्युत्क्षेति सादने सिन्धोरूर्मा विपश्चित् ।
सोमो गौरी अधि श्रितः ॥
madacyutkṣeti sādane sindhorūrmā vipaścit ।
somo gaurī adhi śritaḥ ॥
The joyous waves abide by the sea, the saintly joy of the wise abides in the Vedic voice, and the soma joy that is exuberant in divine ecstasy abides in the hall of yajna.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.3
1199
दिवो नाभा विचक्षणोऽव्यो वारे महीयते ।
सोमो यः सुक्रतुः कविः ॥
divo nābhā vicakṣaṇo'vyo vāre mahīyate ।
somo yaḥ sukratuḥ kaviḥ ॥
Soma, lord of eternal bliss, omnipotent creator of the noble universe, omniscient visionary, centre of the universe of heavenly beauty, all watching, who transcends the best and highest, is the adorable love of all.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.4
1200
यः सोमः कलशेष्वा अन्तः पवित्र आहितः ।
तमिन्दुः परि षस्वजे ॥
yaḥ somaḥ kalaśeṣvā antaḥ pavitra āhitaḥ ।
taminduḥ pari ṣasvaje ॥
The brilliant, the wise, seek and abide by Soma, joyous lord of the universe, who reflects in all forms of existence and abides in the holy cave of the heart. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.5
1201
प्र वाचमिन्दुरिष्यति समुद्रस्याधि विष्टपि ।
जिन्वन्कोशं मधुश्चुतम् ॥
pra vācaminduriṣyati samudrasyādhi viṣṭapi ।
jinvankośaṃ madhuścutam ॥
Soma, self-refulgent lord of bliss who pervades unto the bounds of space, augments the treasure-hold of the honey sweets of nature, inspires the holy minds, and the voice of divinity overflowsin poetry and ecstasy.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.6
1202
नित्यस्तोत्रो वनस्पतिर्धेनामन्तः सबर्दुघाम् ।
हिन्वानो मानुषा युजा ॥
nityastotro vanaspatirdhenāmantaḥ sabardughām ।
hinvāno mānuṣā yujā ॥
Soma eternally sung in hymns of adoration, creator, protector and sustainer of nature, indwelling inspirer of mind, intelligence and will, giver of the nectar of nourishment and joy, inspires and fulfils the couples and communities of humanity as a friend and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.7
1203
आ पवमान धारय रयिँ सहस्रवर्चसम् ।
अस्मे इन्दो स्वाभुवम् ॥
ā pavamāna dhāraya rayim̐ sahasravarcasam ।
asme indo svābhuvam ॥
O Soma, pure, purifying and universally flowing, refulgent and glorious, come, bless and bring us wealth, honour and excellence of thousandfold lustre, self-sustaining and abundant.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.9
1204
अभि प्रिया दिवः कविर्विप्रः स धारया सुतः ।
सोमो हिन्वे परावति ॥
abhi priyā divaḥ kavirvipraḥ sa dhārayā sutaḥ ।
somo hinve parāvati ॥
Soma, divine poet creator, all peace and bliss, abiding in the heavenly beauty of the universe, inspiring and energising human creativity especially of the wise sage, sends down streams of joy in song overflowing the poetic imagination.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.12.8
Mantras 1205–1219
1205
उत्ते शुष्मास ईरते सिन्धोरूर्मेरिव स्वनः ।
वाणस्य चोदया पविम् ॥
utte śuṣmāsa īrate sindhorūrmeriva svanaḥ ।
vāṇasya codayā pavim ॥
Higher and higher rise and roll your powers, purities and forces, roaring like waves of the sea. K eep up the motion of the wheel of life, let the swell of music rise on with the chant going on.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.50.1
1206
प्रसवे त उदीरते तिस्रो वाचो मखस्युवः ।
यदव्य एषि सानवि ॥
prasave ta udīrate tisro vāco makhasyuvaḥ ।
yadavya eṣi sānavi ॥
When you rise and reach the pinnacle of yajna which deserves to be protected and promoted, then as you rise in intensity, the priests’ chant of the three voices of Rks, Samans and Yajus also swells to the climax.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.50.2
1207
अव्या वारैः परि प्रियँ हरिँ हिन्वन्त्यद्रिभिः ।
पवमानं मधुश्चुतम् ॥
avyā vāraiḥ pari priyam̐ harim̐ hinvantyadribhiḥ ।
pavamānaṃ madhuścutam ॥
STeat att: Ut fret at farar-catshas: 1 The devotees, who are seekers of your protection for advancement in their heart of hearts, intensify their awareness through relentless concentration and meditate on your presence dearer than dearest, eliminator of negative fluctuations of mind, pure and purifying spirit of divinity replete with honey sweets of ecstasy. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.50.3
1208
आ पवस्व मदिन्तम पवित्रं धारया कवे ।
अर्कस्य योनिमासदम् ॥
ā pavasva madintama pavitraṃ dhārayā kave ।
arkasya yonimāsadam ॥
at Uae Ufe-d Hufat ara Ha | Flow in and purify, O poetic visionary and most exhilarating Spirit of ecstasy, the sacred heart of the celebrant in streams of beauty, light and sweetness to join the celebrant at the centre of his faith and devotion.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.50.4
1209
स पवस्व मदिन्तम गोभिरञ्जानो अक्तुभिः ।
एन्द्रस्य जठरं विश ॥
sa pavasva madintama gobhirañjāno aktubhiḥ ।
endrasya jaṭharaṃ viśa ॥
Flow on, most exhilarating Spirit, adored and exalted by concentrative mind and senses of the seeker in meditation, flow on for ecstatic experience of the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.50.5
1210
अया वीती परि स्रव यस्त इन्दो मदेष्वा ।
अवाहन्नवतीर्नव ॥
ayā vītī pari srava yasta indo madeṣvā ।
avāhannavatīrnava ॥
O Soma, joyous ruler and protector of life, let this creative peace, presence, power and policy of yours prevail and advance, promoting those who join the happy advance, and repelling, dispelling, even destroying ninety-and-nine strongholds of darkness which obstruct the progress.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.1
1211
पुरः सद्य इत्थाधिये दिवोदासाय शम्बरम् ।
अध त्यं तुर्वशं यदुम् ॥
puraḥ sadya itthādhiye divodāsāya śambaram ।
adha tyaṃ turvaśaṃ yadum ॥
Go on thus always advancing for the people dedicated to positive good work in thought, policy and action, accelerating, controlling and balancing the forces of peace, progress and restless ambition.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.2
1212
परि नो अश्वमश्वविद्गोमदिन्दो हिरण्यवत् ।
क्षरा सहस्रिणीरिषः ॥
pari no aśvamaśvavidgomadindo hiraṇyavat ।
kṣarā sahasriṇīriṣaḥ ॥
aT AEPTTAAT: QVM And for us, let abundant streams of food, energy and wealth of a thousandfold riches and variety flow abounding in horses, transport and progress, lands, cows and beauties of culture and literature, gold and golden graces. O creator, ruler and controller of peace and joy, you know the values and dynamics of evolution and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.3
1213
अपघ्नन्पवते मृधोऽप सोमो अराव्णः ।
गच्छन्निन्द्रस्य निष्कृतम् ॥
apaghnanpavate mṛdho'pa somo arāvṇaḥ ।
gacchannindrasya niṣkṛtam ॥
Destroying the destroyers, eliminating the selfish, ungenerous hoarders and parasites, Soma, divine creativity in nature and humanity attains to its yajnic end and aim in the existential order created by
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.25
1214
महो नो राय आ भर पवमान जही मृधः ।
रास्वेन्दो वीरवद्यशः ॥
maho no rāya ā bhara pavamāna jahī mṛdhaḥ ।
rāsvendo vīravadyaśaḥ ॥
weet At er oan ae ee Stet Ber: \ Lord Supreme of beauty, splendour and grace, pure and purifying, ever awake, bring us wealth of the highest order, eliminate the destructive adversaries and bless us with honour, excellence and fame, and continue the human family with noble and brave generations. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.26
1215
न त्वा शतं च न ह्रुतो राधो दित्सन्तमा मिनन् ।
यत्पुनानो मखस्यसे ॥
na tvā śataṃ ca na hruto rādho ditsantamā minan ।
yatpunāno makhasyase ॥
2 BYP BW zg ®. Be Lord of peace and purity, purifier and saviour of the celebrants, when you please to bless the devotee with prosperity and fulfilment in life's yajna, not a hundred adversaries can stop or frustrate you. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.27
1216
अया पवस्व धारया यया सूर्यमरोचयः ।
हिन्वानो मानुषीरपः ॥
ayā pavasva dhārayā yayā sūryamarocayaḥ ।
hinvāno mānuṣīrapaḥ ॥
Te-at ATTSING: UW VVLE UI Lord of the universe, by the energy with which you give light to the sun, by the same light and energy inspire the will and actions of humanity and purify us.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.7
1217
अयुक्त सूर एतशं पवमानो मनावधि ।
अन्तरिक्षेण यातवे ॥
ayukta sūra etaśaṃ pavamāno manāvadhi ।
antarikṣeṇa yātave ॥
g so R®WB_B VR ri The light of the world, pure, radiant and inspiring over man and mind, joins the man of super fast intelligence and inspires him to rise and fly over paths of the skies.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.8
1218
उत त्या हरितो रथे सूरो अयुक्त यातवे ।
इन्दुरिन्द्र इति ब्रुवन् ॥
uta tyā harito rathe sūro ayukta yātave ।
indurindra iti bruvan ॥
so sor Shey: 1 eet A ora ATT And the man of brilliance and superfast intelligence, yoking ten motive forces to go over paths of the skies exclaims: "Indra is great, kind and gracious!" and he flies over the paths of his holy choice. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.9
1219
अग्निं वो देवमग्निभिः सजोषा यजिष्ठं दूतमध्वरे कृणुध्वम् ।
यो मर्त्येषु निध्रुविरृतावा तपुर्मूर्धा घृतान्नः पावकः ॥
agniṃ vo devamagnibhiḥ sajoṣā yajiṣṭhaṃ dūtamadhvare kṛṇudhvam ।
yo martyeṣu nidhruvirṛtāvā tapurmūrdhā ghṛtānnaḥ pāvakaḥ ॥
atti at arf: ersiten afore gare Fue | O learned scholars and scientists, in your yajnic programmes of corporate endeavour for human purposes, light and produce that adorable agni, energy, from various forms of heat and sunlight, which is brilliantly useful and universally helpful and which acts aS a messenger between region and region and earth and space. It is permanently present in all forms of mortal creation, abides by the laws of nature, is vested with heat and power at the highest, consumes finest food and itis fiery and purifying.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.3.1
Mantras 1220–1234
1220
प्रोथदश्वो न यवसेऽविष्यन्यदा महः संवरणाद्व्यस्थात् ।
आदस्य वातो अनु वाति शोचिरध स्म ते व्रजनं कृष्णमस्ति ॥
prothadaśvo na yavase'viṣyanyadā mahaḥ saṃvaraṇādvyasthāt ।
ādasya vāto anu vāti śociradha sma te vrajanaṃ kṛṣṇamasti ॥
Roaring and consuming its food like a horse exulting in grass, it rises from its source and moves like Currents of wind and energy follow therise of its power. O fiery energy, attraction and repulsion, that's your path of motion.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.3.2
1221
उद्यस्य ते नवजातस्य वृष्णोऽग्ने चरन्त्यजरा इधानाः ।
अच्छा द्यामरुषो धूम एषि सं दूतो अग्न ईयसे हि देवान् ॥
udyasya te navajātasya vṛṣṇo'gne carantyajarā idhānāḥ ।
acchā dyāmaruṣo dhūma eṣi saṃ dūto agna īyase hi devān ॥
Agni, abundant energy divine, as your flames arise, new and undecaying, the radiant waves traverse the heights of heaven in space, and thus you move like a messenger to the divinities of nature at the one end and to the brilliant scholars at the other.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.3.3
1222
तमिन्द्रं वाजयामसि महे वृत्राय हन्तवे ।
स वृषा वृषभो भुवत् ॥
tamindraṃ vājayāmasi mahe vṛtrāya hantave ।
sa vṛṣā vṛṣabho bhuvat ॥
aferg arorarafer we gare Erdal | That Indra, dynamic and enlightened mind and intelligence, we cultivate and strengthen for the elimination of the great waste, deep ignorance and suffering prevailing in the world. May that light and mind be exuberant and generous for us with showers of
≡ Ṛgveda 8.93.7
1223
इन्द्रः स दामने कृत ओजिष्ठः स बले हितः ।
द्युम्नी श्लोकी स सोम्यः ॥
indraḥ sa dāmane kṛta ojiṣṭhaḥ sa bale hitaḥ ।
dyumnī ślokī sa somyaḥ ॥
Indra, mind and intelligence, was created for enlightenment and for giving enlightenment. M ost lustrous and powerful, it is engaged in the creation of joy and strength. It is rich in the wealth of knowledge, praise-worthy, and cool, gentle and at peace in the state of enlightenment.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.93.8
1224
गिरा वज्रो न सम्भृतः सबलो अनपच्युतः ।
ववक्ष उग्रो अस्तृतः ॥
girā vajro na sambhṛtaḥ sabalo anapacyutaḥ ।
vavakṣa ugro astṛtaḥ ॥
Held in and by the voice of divinity like the roar of thunder and the flood of sun-rays, it is powerful, unfallen, irrepressible and lofty with thought, so let it
≡ Ṛgveda 8.93.9
1225
अध्वर्यो अद्रिभिः सुतँ सोमं पवित्र आ नय ।
पुनाहीन्द्राय पातवे ॥
adhvaryo adribhiḥ sutam̐ somaṃ pavitra ā naya ।
punāhīndrāya pātave ॥
O high priest of soma yajna, create the awareness of Soma, spirit of purity and divinity collected and concentrated by the senses and mind in the heart, and sanctify and intensify it there for exhilaration of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.51.1
1226
तव त्य इन्दो अन्धसो देवा मधोर्व्याशत ।
पवमानस्य मरुतः ॥
tava tya indo andhaso devā madhorvyāśata ।
pavamānasya marutaḥ ॥
UqaTtet AS d: UW YVRW2XsS I Then, O Soma, Spirit of divinity, the noblest, most vibrant generous and brilliant souls have a drink of the elixir of your honey sweet presence flowing exuberantly at the purest.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.51.3
1227
दिवः पीयूषमुत्तमँ सोममिन्द्राय वज्रिणे ।
सुनोता मधुमत्तमम् ॥
divaḥ pīyūṣamuttamam̐ somamindrāya vajriṇe ।
sunotā madhumattamam ॥
Create the highest honey sweet Soma of divine consciousness, highest exhilarating experience of the light of heaven for the soul's awareness, and then rise to adamantine power against all possible violations. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.51.2
1228
धर्त्ता दिवः पवते कृत्व्यो रसो दक्षो देवानामनुमाद्यो नृभिः ।
हरिः सृजानो अत्यो न सत्वभिर्वृथा पाजाँसि कृणुषे नदीष्वा ॥
dharttā divaḥ pavate kṛtvyo raso dakṣo devānāmanumādyo nṛbhiḥ ।
hariḥ sṛjāno atyo na satvabhirvṛthā pājām̐si kṛṇuṣe nadīṣvā ॥
Soma, fea Spirit of the universe, sustainer of the regions of light, constant doer, eternal delight and bliss of divinities, perfect omnipotent power, sole worthy of worship by humanity vibrates omnipresent, purifies and sanctifies the life of existence. Destroyer of want and suffering, ever creative, with its own powers spontaneously, like energy itself creates movement and growth in the channels of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.76.1
1229
शूरो न धत्त आयुधा गभस्त्योः स्वा३ः सिषासन्रथिरो गविष्टिषु ।
इन्द्रस्य शुष्ममीरयन्नपस्युभिरिन्दुर्हिन्वानो अज्यते मनीषिभिः ॥
śūro na dhatta āyudhā gabhastyoḥ svā3ḥ siṣāsanrathiro gaviṣṭiṣu ।
indrasya śuṣmamīrayannapasyubhirindurhinvāno ajyate manīṣibhiḥ ॥
Wielding the powers and instrumentalities of nature, like a warrior and victor in immanent will and omniscience, keen to share the joy of existence with humanity in paths of daily business, commanding the chariot of the universe in micro and macro systems of its dynamics, inspiring and elevating the soul's potential, itself stimulated and energised into manifestation by thinkers and men of yajnic action in meditation, the spirit of universal light and glory is aroused to raise and bless
≡ Ṛgveda 9.76.2
1230
इन्द्रस्य सोम पवमान ऊर्मिणा तविष्यमाणो जठरेष्वा विश ।
प्र नः पिन्व विद्युदभ्रेव रोदसी धिया नो वाजाँ उप माहि शश्वतः ॥
indrasya soma pavamāna ūrmiṇā taviṣyamāṇo jaṭhareṣvā viśa ।
pra naḥ pinva vidyudabhreva rodasī dhiyā no vājām̐ upa māhi śaśvataḥ ॥
Soma, vigorous spirit of joyous power and generosity, pure, purifying and constantly flowing, brilliant, blazing and advancing in strength, come by the stream and waves of energy and enter in the heart core of the soul. As thunder, lightning and clouds of rain shower and augment heaven and earth, pray strengthen us, and with divine intelligence, as it were, extend our food, energies, progress and victories for all time. You are the creator, you are the maker, you are the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.76.3
1231
यदिन्द्र प्रागपागुदङ्न्यग्वा हूयसे नृभिः ।
सिमा पुरू नृषूतो अस्यानवेऽसि प्रशर्ध तुर्वशे ॥
yadindra prāgapāgudaṅnyagvā hūyase nṛbhiḥ ।
simā purū nṛṣūto asyānave'si praśardha turvaśe ॥
Taal areas fer wetef gas it BRB Indra, illustrious lord of the world, ruler and commander of human forces, karmayogi, when you are invoked by people anywhere east or west, north or south, up or down, then, O lord of excellence, you feel highly impelled by those many and come and act as the destroyer of many evils for the people of reverence and
≡ Ṛgveda 8.4.1
1232
यद्वा रुमे रुशमे श्यावके कृप इन्द्र मादयसे सचा ।
कण्वासस्त्वा स्तोमेभिर्ब्रह्मवाहस इन्द्रा यच्छन्त्या गहि ॥
yadvā rume ruśame śyāvake kṛpa indra mādayase sacā ।
kaṇvāsastvā stomebhirbrahmavāhasa indrā yacchantyā gahi ॥
TET Sit GOT g RP Be XR. RBIRB NR And since, O lord!Indra, you go to the celebrants, illustrious, child-like innocent and the humble and kind alike, sit with them, socialise and enjoy, so the dedicated admirers and learned men of vision and wisdom offer homage and reverence, exalt you with sacred hymns and say: Come, O lord, and accept our tributes and
≡ Ṛgveda 8.4.2
1233
उभयँ शृणवच्च न इन्द्रो अर्वागिदं वचः ।
सत्राच्या मघवान्त्सोमपीतये धिया शविष्ठ आ गमत् ॥
ubhayam̐ śṛṇavacca na indro arvāgidaṃ vacaḥ ।
satrācyā maghavāntsomapītaye dhiyā śaviṣṭha ā gamat ॥
FASATRATT AS RA BS Br WAT LVBS Ml May Indra, lord omnipotent, master of the world's wealth and power, directly listen to our joint prayer for worldly and spiritual advancement with attentive ear and sympathetic understanding, and may the lord of supreme power come to protect and promote our yajnic programme and prayer and taste the pleasure of success.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.61.1
1234
तँ हि स्वराजं वृषभं तमोजसा धिषणे निष्टतक्षतुः ।
उतोपमानां प्रथमो नि षीदसि सोमकामँ हि ते मनः ॥
tam̐ hi svarājaṃ vṛṣabhaṃ tamojasā dhiṣaṇe niṣṭatakṣatuḥ ।
utopamānāṃ prathamo ni ṣīdasi somakāmam̐ hi te manaḥ ॥
That self-ruled, self-refulgent, brave and generous human character and programme, that human republic, the heaven and earth vested with divine will and intelligence conceive, create and fashion forth for self-realisation of innate glory. O man, among similars and comparables, you stand the first and highest, and your mind is dedicated to the love of soma, peace, pleasure and excellence of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.61.2
Mantras 1235–1249
1235
पवस्व देव आयुषगिन्द्रं गच्छतु ते मदः ।
वायुमा रोह धर्मणा ॥
pavasva deva āyuṣagindraṃ gacchatu te madaḥ ।
vāyumā roha dharmaṇā ॥
O Soma, self-refulgent and self-joyous lord of peace and bliss, let your presence vibrate and purify us. Let your ecstatic bliss reach Indra, the ruler, for the glory of mankind. May you with your divine power and presence emerge and rise in the heart of vibrant devotees.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.22
1236
पवमान नि तोशसे रयिँ सोम श्रवाय्यम् ।
इन्दो समुद्रमा विश ॥
pavamāna ni tośase rayim̐ soma śravāyyam ।
indo samudramā viśa ॥
Soma, pure and purifying omnificent lord, you grant ample and praise-worthy wealth, honour and excellence to the devotees. Pray, let your dear and blissful presence arise in the ocean-like time and space of human existence, inspire the depth of the heart and save the supplicant.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.23
1237
अपघ्नन्पवसे मृधः क्रतुवित्सोम मत्सरः ।
नुदस्वादेवयुं जनम् ॥
apaghnanpavase mṛdhaḥ kratuvitsoma matsaraḥ ।
nudasvādevayuṃ janam ॥
O Soma, lord of absolute peace, purity, power and holiness of action, omnipotent and blissful, you vibrate in existence destroying sin and evil. Pray impel the impious people to truth, piety and creative generosity, or punish and eliminate them like hurdles in the creative paths of piety and rectitude. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.63.24
1238
अभी नो वाजसातमँ रयिमर्ष शतस्पृहम् ।
इन्दो सहस्रभर्णसं तुविद्युम्नं विभासहम् ॥
abhī no vājasātamam̐ rayimarṣa śataspṛham ।
indo sahasrabharṇasaṃ tuvidyumnaṃ vibhāsaham ॥
Indu, divine spirit of peace, power, beauty and grace, move and bless us to achieve wealth, honour and excellence of high order, universally loved and valued, a thousandfold sustaining, mighty powerful, all challenging and finally victorious.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.1
1239
वयं ते अस्य राधसो वसोर्वसो पुरुस्पृहः ।
नि नेदिष्ठतमा इषः स्याम सुम्ने ते आध्रिगो ॥
vayaṃ te asya rādhaso vasorvaso puruspṛhaḥ ।
ni nediṣṭhatamā iṣaḥ syāma sumne te ādhrigo ॥
O spirit of instant mantra movement, lord of world's wealth and shelter home of life, destroyer of evil, darkness and ignorance, let us be closest to you and the all desired world's wealth, let us be closest to your treasure of food, energy, and knowledge and to your divine peace and comfort.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.5
1240
परि स्य स्वानो अक्षरिदिन्दुरव्ये मदच्युतः ।
धारा य ऊर्ध्वो अध्वरे भ्राजा न याति गव्ययुः ॥
pari sya svāno akṣaridinduravye madacyutaḥ ।
dhārā ya ūrdhvo adhvare bhrājā na yāti gavyayuḥ ॥
May that Indu, divine Spirit of peace, purity and beauty, inspiring and strengthening, overflowing with the power of ecstasy, flow and reach into the favoured heart of the devotee, that supreme shower of divinity which goes forward like radiations of light into the yajna of love and non-violence with love and desire to reveal the truth of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.3
1241
पवस्व सोम महान्त्समुद्रः पिता देवानां विश्वाभि धाम ॥
pavasva soma mahāntsamudraḥ pitā devānāṃ viśvābhi dhāma ॥
Flow forth and consecrate, O Soma presence of divinity, as great ocean of life, father, generator and sustainer of divinities and ultimate haven and home of all the worlds of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.4
1242
शुक्रः पवस्व देवेभ्यः सोम दिवे पृथिव्यै शं च प्रजाभ्यः ॥
śukraḥ pavasva devebhyaḥ soma dive pṛthivyai śaṃ ca prajābhyaḥ ॥
O pure and potent Soma spirit of divinity, consecrate and radiate for the generous brilliant nobilities and divinities and bring showers of peace and joy for heaven and earth and for the human people and all other forms of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.5
1243
दिवो धर्त्तासि शुक्रः पीयूषः सत्ये विधर्मन्वाजी पवस्व ॥
divo dharttāsi śukraḥ pīyūṣaḥ satye vidharmanvājī pavasva ॥
You are the sustainer of the heavenly regions of light, most blissful presence for experience in the yajna of truth and divine law, and the ultimate winner of the victory. Flow forth, divine Soma, purify and consecrate us In the presence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.6
1244
प्रेष्ठं वो अतिर्थिँ स्तुषे मित्रमिव प्रियम् ।
अग्ने रथं न वेद्यम् ॥
preṣṭhaṃ vo atirthim̐ stuṣe mitramiva priyam ।
agne rathaṃ na vedyam ॥
ws at atfafa <q fraftra fra | sing and celebrate the glories of Agni, lord omniscient, light and leader of the world, dearest and most welcome as an enlightened guest, loving as a friend, who like a divine harbinger, reveals the light of knowledge to us.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.84.1
1245
कविमिव प्रशँस्यं यं देवास इति द्विता ।
नि मर्त्येष्वादधुः ॥
kavimiva praśam̐syaṃ yaṃ devāsa iti dvitā ।
ni martyeṣvādadhuḥ ॥
| adore Agni whom the divinities established among mortals as the visionary poet and the spirit of enlightenment and awareness, as intelligence and mind, as will and passion, as perception and volition, as male and female and as the yajna fire and the vital heat of the body system, the two ways in which divine vitality
≡ Ṛgveda 8.84.2
1246
त्वं यविष्ठ दाशुषो नॄँपाहि शृणुही गिरः ।
रक्षा तोकमुत त्मना ॥
tvaṃ yaviṣṭha dāśuṣo nṝm̐pāhi śṛṇuhī giraḥ ।
rakṣā tokamuta tmanā ॥
Tat dt at SMT MR 2¥E MI O lord eternal, ever youthful beyond age, pray protect and promote the families of the generous people, listen to their voices of prayer and, by all your will and power, protect and promote the children and grand children of humanity.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.84.3
1247
एन्द्र नो गधि प्रिय सत्राजिदगोह्य ।
गिरिर्न विश्वतः पृथुः पतिर्दिवः ॥
endra no gadhi priya satrājidagohya ।
girirna viśvataḥ pṛthuḥ patirdivaḥ ॥
Wes At fet foe aarfsranivar | Indra, come, take us over as your own. Dear and giver of fulfilment you are, all dominant by nature, character and action, inconceivably open and bright, expansive and unbounded all round like a cloud of vapour, lord and master of the light of heaven.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.4
1248
अभि हि सत्य सोमपा उभे बभूथ रोदसी ।
इन्द्रासि सुन्वतो वृधः पतिर्दिवः ॥
abhi hi satya somapā ubhe babhūtha rodasī ।
indrāsi sunvato vṛdhaḥ patirdivaḥ ॥
Lord eternal and ever true, lover, protector and promoter of the beauty and joy of existence, you are higher and greater than both heaven and earth. Indra, omnipotent lord and master of the light of heaven, you are the inspirer and giver of advancement to the pursuer of the knowledge, beauty and power of the soma reality of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.5
1249
त्वँ हि शश्वतीनामिन्द्र धर्त्ता पुरामसि ।
हन्ता दस्योर्मनोर्वृधः पतिर्दिवः ॥
tvam̐ hi śaśvatīnāmindra dharttā purāmasi ।
hantā dasyormanorvṛdhaḥ patirdivaḥ ॥
Indra, you are catalyser, breaker and maker, and sustainer of the eternal forms of existence in cosmic dynamics, destroyer of the destroyer and promoter of thoughtful people. You are the guardian of the light of life, sustainer of the heavens of joy.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.98.6
Mantras 1250–1264
1250
पुरां भिन्दुर्युवा कविरमितौजा अजायत ।
इन्द्रो विश्वस्य कर्मणो धर्त्ता वज्री पुरुष्टुतः ॥
purāṃ bhinduryuvā kaviramitaujā ajāyata ।
indro viśvasya karmaṇo dharttā vajrī puruṣṭutaḥ ॥
at faeqaar cafertardistt sts | Breaker of the enemy forts, youthful, creative and imaginative, hero of boundless strength, sustainer of the acts of the world and disposer, wielder of the thunderbolt, universally acclaimed and celebrated is
≡ Ṛgveda 1.11.4
1251
त्वं वलस्य गोमतोऽपावरद्रिवो बिलम् ।
त्वां देवा अबिभ्युषस्तुज्यमानास आविषुः ॥
tvaṃ valasya gomato'pāvaradrivo bilam ।
tvāṃ devā abibhyuṣastujyamānāsa āviṣuḥ ॥
Indra, blazing as the sun, wielder of the clouds, you break open the water-hold of the clouds. The devas, planets, fearless seekers of the lord of light and centrehome, moved round in orbit, hold on to their place in the solar family.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.11.5
1252
इन्द्रमीशानमोजसाभि स्तोमैरनूषत ।
सहस्रं यस्य रातय उत वा सन्ति भूयसीः ॥
indramīśānamojasābhi stomairanūṣata ।
sahasraṃ yasya rātaya uta vā santi bhūyasīḥ ॥
As eT: TRS ea All the hymns of praise celebrate | ndra, lord ruler over the universe with His power and splendour. Thousands, uncountable, are His gifts and benedictions,
≡ Ṛgveda 1.11.8
1253
अक्रान्त्समुद्रः प्रथमे विधर्मं जनयन्प्रजा भुवनस्य गोपाः ।
वृषा पवित्रे अधि सानो अव्ये बृहत्सोमो वावृधे स्वानो अद्रिः ॥
akrāntsamudraḥ prathame vidharmaṃ janayanprajā bhuvanasya gopāḥ ।
vṛṣā pavitre adhi sāno avye bṛhatsomo vāvṛdhe svāno adriḥ ॥
Soma, prime cause of the world and laws of existence, unfathomable as ocean, taking on by itself countless causes of existence in the vast vault of space and time, roaring and generating the evolving stars, planets and forms of life, is the ruling power of the universe. Potent and generous, infinite, creative and generative, refulgent Soma pervades the immaculate, sacred and protective universe and on top of it expands it and transcends.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.40
1254
मत्सि वायुमिष्टये राधसे च मत्सि मित्रावरुणा पूयमानः ।
मत्सि शर्धो मारुतं मत्सि देवान्मत्सि द्यावापृथिवी देव सोम ॥
matsi vāyumiṣṭaye rādhase ca matsi mitrāvaruṇā pūyamānaḥ ।
matsi śardho mārutaṃ matsi devānmatsi dyāvāpṛthivī deva soma ॥
O self-refulgent Soma, you energise the Vayu for its windy fulfilment and accomplishment of the purpose of creative evolution and, purifying and sanctifying as you are, you energise and fulfil the centripetal and centrifugal modes of energy. You energise the sense of courage, boldness and even defiance of stormy energy, you energise the senses, mind and intelligence, and you energise and fulfil the heaven, earth and the skies of
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.42
1255
महत्तत्सोमो महिषश्चकारापां यद्गर्भोऽवृणीत देवान् ।
अदधादिन्द्रे पवमान ओजोऽजनयत्सूर्ये ज्योतिरिन्दुः ॥
mahattatsomo mahiṣaścakārāpāṃ yadgarbho'vṛṇīta devān ।
adadhādindre pavamāna ojo'janayatsūrye jyotirinduḥ ॥
Soma, potent absolute, generated the M ahat mode of Prakrti, Mother Nature, which is the womb of all elements, energies and forms of existence and which comprehends all perceptive, intelligential and psychic powers as well. And then the creative-generative lord of evolutionary action, Soma, vested lustre and energy in Indra, the soul, and, lord of light as itis, Soma vested light in the sun.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.97.41
1256
एष देवो अमर्त्यः पर्णवीरिव दीयते ।
अभि द्रोणान्यासदम् ॥
eṣa devo amartyaḥ parṇavīriva dīyate ।
abhi droṇānyāsadam ॥
1257
एष विप्रैरभिष्टुतोऽपो देवो वि गाहते ।
दधद्रत्नानि दाशुषे ॥
eṣa viprairabhiṣṭuto'po devo vi gāhate ।
dadhadratnāni dāśuṣe ॥
This spirit, divine, generous and refulgent, adored and exalted by sages and scholars, and holding jewel gifts of life for people of generous charity, watches and controls the actions of humanity and the laws of nature in operation. This divine spirit, pure, purifying and powerful, advancing by its own essential power as a hero, brings and distributes cherished gifts of life among the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.6
1258
एष विश्वानि वार्या शूरो यन्निव सत्वभिः ।
पवमानः सिषासति ॥
eṣa viśvāni vāryā śūro yanniva satvabhiḥ ।
pavamānaḥ siṣāsati ॥
1259
एष देवो रथर्यति पवमानो दिशस्यति ।
आविष्कृणोति वग्वनुम् ॥
eṣa devo ratharyati pavamāno diśasyati ।
āviṣkṛṇoti vagvanum ॥
we ear taeda Waa fesretta | This spirit of divinity going forward like a chariot, pure, purifying, gives the gifts of life and reveals new and latest words of advance knowledge as it moves on.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.5
1260
एष देवो विपन्युभिः पवमान ऋतायुभिः ।
हरिर्वाजाय मृज्यते ॥
eṣa devo vipanyubhiḥ pavamāna ṛtāyubhiḥ ।
harirvājāya mṛjyate ॥
on RR RR 8 us eat fera-eafar: USHA weATERT: This refulgent spirit, light of life, saviour and harbinger of joy, glorified by celebrants and poets of rectitude is praised and adored for the achievement of victory and advancement.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.3
1261
एष देवो विपा कृतोऽति ह्वराँसि धावति ।
पवमानो अदाभ्यः ॥
eṣa devo vipā kṛto'ti hvarām̐si dhāvati ।
pavamāno adābhyaḥ ॥
This refulgent spirit is celebrated by sages and, being undaunted, overtakes all crookedness, purifying and sanctifying everything and every mind.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.2
1262
एष दिवं वि धावति तिरो रजाँसि धारया ।
पवमानः कनिक्रदत् ॥
eṣa divaṃ vi dhāvati tiro rajām̐si dhārayā ।
pavamānaḥ kanikradat ॥
we fect fa eater fat THe eM | This spirit with the waves of its power rushes and radiates unto the heavens across the skies and atomic oceans of space, pure, purifying and roaring like thunder.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.7
1263
एष दिवं व्यासरत्तिरो रजाँस्यस्पृतः ।
पवमानः स्वध्वरः ॥
eṣa divaṃ vyāsarattiro rajām̐syaspṛtaḥ ।
pavamānaḥ svadhvaraḥ ॥
1264
एष प्रत्नेन जन्मना देवो देवेभ्यः सुतः ।
हरिः पवित्रे अर्षति ॥
eṣa pratnena janmanā devo devebhyaḥ sutaḥ ।
hariḥ pavitre arṣati ॥
This divine spirit since its timeless manifestation, revealed and manifested for the divines, arises in the pure hearts of humanity, eliminating pain and suffering.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.9
Mantras 1265–1279
1265
एष उ स्य पुरुव्रतो जज्ञानो जनयन्निषः ।
धारया पवते सुतः ॥
eṣa u sya puruvrato jajñāno janayanniṣaḥ ।
dhārayā pavate sutaḥ ॥
This spirit of divinity, power of infinite law and action, creating and providing food, energy and sustenance for life, flows on in continuum, self-
≡ Ṛgveda 9.3.10
1266
एष धिया यात्यण्व्य शूरो रथेभिराशुभिः ।
गच्छन्निन्द्रस्य निष्कृतम् ॥
eṣa dhiyā yātyaṇvya śūro rathebhirāśubhiḥ ।
gacchannindrasya niṣkṛtam ॥
This Soma, spirit of peace and joy, brave dispeller of darkness, moves with the subtlest intelligence and awareness and comes by the fastest media of psychic communication and comes to the seat of its presence in the mind and soul of man.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.1
1267
एष पुरू धियायते बृहते देवतातये ।
यत्रामृतास आशत ॥
eṣa purū dhiyāyate bṛhate devatātaye ।
yatrāmṛtāsa āśata ॥
This infinite and eternal Spirit of peace, love and joy is ever keen to bless humanity with boundless piety and divinity in which men of immortal knowledge, karma and divine love abide.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.2
1268
एतं मृजन्ति मर्ज्यमुप द्रोणेष्वायवः ।
प्रचक्राणं महीरिषः ॥
etaṃ mṛjanti marjyamupa droṇeṣvāyavaḥ ।
pracakrāṇaṃ mahīriṣaḥ ॥
1269
एष हितो वि नीयतेऽन्तः शुन्ध्यावता पथा ।
यदी तुञ्जन्ति भूर्णयः ॥
eṣa hito vi nīyate'ntaḥ śundhyāvatā pathā ।
yadī tuñjanti bhūrṇayaḥ ॥
we fect fa dtaasat: BIPearaat wet: This divine Spirit is attained and internalised in the core of the heart and soul by the brilliant path of clairvoyance, when the passionate seekers surrender themselves in obedience to it.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.3
1270
एष रुक्मिभिरीयते वाजि शुभ्रेभिरँशुभिः ।
पतिः सिन्धूनां भवन् ॥
eṣa rukmibhirīyate vāji śubhrebhiram̐śubhiḥ ।
patiḥ sindhūnāṃ bhavan ॥
It pervades every where by its holy brilliance of light and wide creative forces, ruling over the dynamics of the vibrating oceans of space.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.5
1271
एष शृङ्गाणि दोधुवच्छिशीते यूथ्यो३ वृषा ।
नृम्णा दधान ओजसा ॥
eṣa śṛṅgāṇi dodhuvacchiśīte yūthyo3 vṛṣā ।
nṛmṇā dadhāna ojasā ॥
we wart ateatereita year; aur This Soul, vibrating on top of the highest bounds of the universe, abides in repose in the world of existence, one with all in the multitudinous world, generous and virile, bearing and ruling the entire wealth and powers of the universe by its power and splendour.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.4
1272
एष वसूनि पिब्दनः परुषा ययिवाँ अति ।
अव शादेषु गच्छति ॥
eṣa vasūni pibdanaḥ paruṣā yayivām̐ ati ।
ava śādeṣu gacchati ॥
we aa fast: weer aferar sift It moves and overcomes hard and rough places of hidden hoarded wealth of negative powers and goes over to protect the powers that observe divine discipline in the battles of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.6
1273
एतमु त्यं दश क्षिपो हरिँ हिवन्ति यातवे ।
स्वायुधं मदिन्तमम् ॥
etamu tyaṃ daśa kṣipo harim̐ hivanti yātave ।
svāyudhaṃ madintamam ॥
Ten pranas and ten faculties, of senses and mind, glorify this Soma, lord of peace and joy, who is most ecstatically blissful and wields noble powers of protection for advancement and progress.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.15.8
1274
एष उ स्य वृषा रथोऽव्या वारेभिरव्यत ।
गच्छन्वाजँ सहस्रिणम् ॥
eṣa u sya vṛṣā ratho'vyā vārebhiravyata ।
gacchanvājam̐ sahasriṇam ॥
This Soma spirit of joy in existence, mighty generous, all protective omnipresent mover, extremely charming, creating and giving thousandfolds of wealth, honour and excellence, vibrates by its dynamic presence at the highest and brightest in the heart of choice souls and in choice beauties of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.1
1275
एतं त्रितस्य योषणो हरिँ हिन्वन्त्यद्रिभिः ।
इन्दुमिन्द्राय पीतये ॥
etaṃ tritasya yoṣaṇo harim̐ hinvantyadribhiḥ ।
indumindrāya pītaye ॥
This Spirit of joy, eliminator of suffering, happy voices of the sage past three bondages of body, mind and soul adore, with the intensity of adamantine meditation for the spiritual joy of general humanity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.2
1276
एष स्य मानुषीष्वा श्येनो न विक्षु सीदति ।
गच्छं जारो न योषितम् ॥
eṣa sya mānuṣīṣvā śyeno na vikṣu sīdati ।
gacchaṃ jāro na yoṣitam ॥
We St APTS eAa Tvad a feat rata 1 This Soma pervades and shines in the generality of humanity like the eagle among birds, victorious conqueror of the skies, shining and radiating like the moon, lover and admirer of its darling, the lovely night.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.4
1277
एष स्य मद्यो रसोऽव चष्टे दिवः शिशुः ।
य इन्दुर्वारमाविशत् ॥
eṣa sya madyo raso'va caṣṭe divaḥ śiśuḥ ।
ya indurvāramāviśat ॥
This ecstatic bliss, honey sweet of life's joy, appears like the rising sun at dawn when, as the beauty and glory of existence, it reflects in the heart of the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.5
1278
एष स्य पीतये सुतो हरिरर्षति धर्णसिः ।
क्रन्दन्योनिमभि प्रियम् ॥
eṣa sya pītaye suto harirarṣati dharṇasiḥ ।
krandanyonimabhi priyam ॥
wa dia at afte ror fa: | This Soma spirit of Ananda, self-manifestive, Self-proclaiming, all wielder and sustainer, reflects in and radiates from its darling mother form, the green and golden veil of Nature, roars with thunder and rolls around for the joyous experience of humanity, aliminating pain and sufferance.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.6
1279
एतं त्यँ हरितो दश मर्मृज्यन्ते अपस्युवः ।
याभिर्मदाय शुम्भते ॥
etaṃ tyam̐ harito daśa marmṛjyante apasyuvaḥ ।
yābhirmadāya śumbhate ॥
This Soma, ten senses and ten pranas of the devotee, well controlled past sufferance and pointed to concentrative meditation, present in uninvolved purity of form, by which experience the bright presence is glorified for the soul's joy.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.38.3
Mantras 1280–1294
1280
एष वाजी हितो नृभिर्विश्वविन्मनसस्पतिः ।
अव्यो वारं वि धावति ॥
eṣa vājī hito nṛbhirviśvavinmanasaspatiḥ ।
avyo vāraṃ vi dhāvati ॥
are an f& erafr un e2con This supreme all potent soma light and joy of the universe is realised by earnest sages within. It is all aware over the universe, master controller of the universal mind energy, all saviour and protector, and without delay it rises and manifests in the inner self of its favourite blessed devotee.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.1
1281
एष पवित्रे अक्षरत्सोमो देवेभ्यः सुतः ।
विश्वा धामान्याविशन् ॥
eṣa pavitre akṣaratsomo devebhyaḥ sutaḥ ।
viśvā dhāmānyāviśan ॥
This Soma, divine presence and bliss, emerges and vibrates in holy minds, distilled by them through meditation for the noble souls while it rolls in majesty in and over all regions of the universe.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.2
1282
एष देवः शुभायतेऽधि योनावमर्त्यः ।
वृत्रहा देववीतमः ॥
eṣa devaḥ śubhāyate'dhi yonāvamartyaḥ ।
vṛtrahā devavītamaḥ ॥
This self-refulgent, immortal divine presence, highest lover of noble and generous souls, pervades and Shines all over in the universe through its mode of Prakrti, dispelling darkness and eliminating evil.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.3
1283
एष वृषा कनिक्रदद्दशभिर्जामिभिर्यतः ।
अभि द्रोणानि धावति ॥
eṣa vṛṣā kanikradaddaśabhirjāmibhiryataḥ ।
abhi droṇāni dhāvati ॥
This omnificent shower of generous divinity vibrating by the dynamics of Prakrti and her tenfold mode of subtle and gross elements proclaims its presence loud and bold in beauteous forms of mutations and manifestations of nature in the universe.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.4
1284
एष सूर्यमरोचयत्पवमानो अधि द्यवि ।
पवित्रे मत्सरो मदः ॥
eṣa sūryamarocayatpavamāno adhi dyavi ।
pavitre matsaro madaḥ ॥
This soma illuminates the sun in heaven, pure, purifying and dynamic, joy in the beauty of purity, the very spirit of joy itself.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.5
1285
एष सूर्येण हासते संवसानो विवस्वता ।
पतिर्वाचो अदाभ्यः ॥
eṣa sūryeṇa hāsate saṃvasāno vivasvatā ।
patirvāco adābhyaḥ ॥
afaatet State: We 2Zu It rises and abides with the sun on top of the regions of light and, internalised in the pure mind and clairvoyant consciousness, it is the divine ecstasy of the celebrant.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.27.5
1286
एष कविरभिष्टुतः पवित्रे अधि तोशते ।
पुनानो घ्नन्नप द्विषः ॥
eṣa kavirabhiṣṭutaḥ pavitre adhi tośate ।
punāno ghnannapa dviṣaḥ ॥
This Soma, creative, inspiring and poetic spirit of universal joy, pure and sanctifying, manifests in the pure and pious consciousness of the devotees, eliminating disturbing negativities when itis contemplated with
≡ Ṛgveda 9.27.1
1287
एष इन्द्राय वायवे स्वर्जित्परि षिच्यते ।
पवित्रे दक्षसाधनः ॥
eṣa indrāya vāyave svarjitpari ṣicyate ।
pavitre dakṣasādhanaḥ ॥
This all potent and versatile divine spirit of universal joy manifests in the pure consciousness of the karma-yogi and wins the light of heaven for the vibrant
≡ Ṛgveda 9.27.2
1288
एष नृभिर्वि नीयते दिवो मूर्धा वृषा सुतः ।
सोमो वनेषु विश्ववित् ॥
eṣa nṛbhirvi nīyate divo mūrdhā vṛṣā sutaḥ ।
somo vaneṣu viśvavit ॥
This Soma, joyous spirit of divinity, is the summit of heaven, infinitely generous, self-existent and omniscient, and with meditation, the ecstasy of it is collected in abundance in the consciousness by the
≡ Ṛgveda 9.27.3
1289
एष गव्युरचिक्रदत्पवमानो हिरण्ययुः ।
इन्दुः सत्राजिदस्तृतः ॥
eṣa gavyuracikradatpavamāno hiraṇyayuḥ ।
induḥ satrājidastṛtaḥ ॥
1290
एष शुष्म्यसिष्यददन्तरिक्षे वृषा हरिः ।
पुनान इन्दुरिन्द्रमा ॥
eṣa śuṣmyasiṣyadadantarikṣe vṛṣā hariḥ ।
punāna indurindramā ॥
Ue Raa AT aor aie: | This Soma Spirit of eternal joy is omnipotent, all pervasive in space, infinitely generous, eliminator of suffering, and, purifying and sanctifying the human soul, it is the ultimate bliss of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.27.6
1291
एष शुष्म्यदाभ्यः सोमः पुनानो अर्षति ।
देवावीरघशँसहा ॥
eṣa śuṣmyadābhyaḥ somaḥ punāno arṣati ।
devāvīraghaśam̐sahā ॥
We Vesa: GA: UA state | This mighty undauntable Soma, pure and purifying, pervades and rollsin the universe everywhere, protector and promoter of the good and destroyer of sin and scandal.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.28.6
1292
स सुतः पीतये वृषा सोमः पवित्रे अर्षति ।
विघ्नन्रक्षाँसि देवयुः ॥
sa sutaḥ pītaye vṛṣā somaḥ pavitre arṣati ।
vighnanrakṣām̐si devayuḥ ॥
Soma, supremely generous Spirit of existence, self-revealed, self-realised by the devotee, lover or divine souls, manifests and vibrates in the pure heart of the devotee, eliminating negativities, sin and evil, for the pleasure and ecstasy of the celebrant.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.37.1
1293
स पवित्रे विचक्षणो हरिरर्षति धर्णसिः ।
अभि योनिं कनिक्रदत् ॥
sa pavitre vicakṣaṇo harirarṣati dharṇasiḥ ।
abhi yoniṃ kanikradat ॥
Soma, all watching omniscient, destroyer of suffering, omnipotent wielder and sustainer of the universe, pervades and vibrates in Prakrti, proclaiming its presence loud and bold as thunder.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.37.2
1294
स वाजी रोचना दिवः पवमानो वि धावति ।
रक्षोहा वारमव्ययम् ॥
sa vājī rocanā divaḥ pavamāno vi dhāvati ।
rakṣohā vāramavyayam ॥
This dynamic omnipotent Spirit, light of heaven, pure and purifying, vibrates universally and rushes to the chosen imperishable soul of the devotee, destroying negativities, sin and evil.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.37.3
Mantras 1295–1309
1295
स त्रितस्याधि सानवि पवमानो अरोचयत् ।
जामिभिः सूर्यँ सह ॥
sa tritasyādhi sānavi pavamāno arocayat ।
jāmibhiḥ sūryam̐ saha ॥
saTfafar: aa Be BRVau Soma, pure, purifying, and all pervasive across and ever on top of the three worlds of space and three dimensions of time, shines with the sun and other
≡ Ṛgveda 9.37.4
1296
स वृत्रहा वृषा सुतो वरिवोविददाभ्यः ।
सोमो वाजमिवासरत् ॥
sa vṛtrahā vṛṣā suto varivovidadābhyaḥ ।
somo vājamivāsarat ॥
Soma, destroyer of darkness, generous, self-manifestive, self-revealed and self discovered, lord giver of the best of wealth and excellence of the world, fearless and undaunted, pervades and vibrates in existence as
≡ Ṛgveda 9.37.5
1297
स देवः कविनेषितो३ऽभि द्रोणानि धावति ।
इन्दुरिन्द्राय मँहयन् ॥
sa devaḥ kavineṣito3'bhi droṇāni dhāvati ।
indurindrāya mam̐hayan ॥
1298
यः पावमानीरध्येत्यृषिभिः सम्भृतँ रसम् ।
सर्वँ स पूतमश्नाति स्वदितं मातरिश्वना ॥
yaḥ pāvamānīradhyetyṛṣibhiḥ sambhṛtam̐ rasam ।
sarvam̐ sa pūtamaśnāti svaditaṃ mātariśvanā ॥
Whoever studies the sanctifying Rks, nectar preserved by the sages, he tastes the food seasoned and sanctified by the life breath of divinity.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.67.31
1299
पावमानीर्यो अध्येत्यृषिभिः सम्भृतँ रसम् ।
तस्मै सरस्वती दुहे क्षीरँ सर्पिर्मधूदकम् ॥
pāvamānīryo adhyetyṛṣibhiḥ sambhṛtam̐ rasam ।
tasmai sarasvatī duhe kṣīram̐ sarpirmadhūdakam ॥
Whoever studies the Rks, sanctifying nectar preserved by the sages, for him, mother Sarasvati, omniscient divinity, herself distils and offers the milk, butter, honey and the nectar essence of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.67.32
1300
पावमानीः स्वस्त्ययनीः सुदुघा हि घृतश्चुतः ।
ऋषिभिः सम्भृतो रसो ब्राह्मणेष्वमृतँ हितम् ॥
pāvamānīḥ svastyayanīḥ sudughā hi ghṛtaścutaḥ ।
ṛṣibhiḥ sambhṛto raso brāhmaṇeṣvamṛtam̐ hitam ॥
1301
पावमानीर्दधन्तु न इमं लोकमथो अमुम् ।
कामान्त्समर्धयन्तु नो देवीर्देवैः समाहृताः ॥
pāvamānīrdadhantu na imaṃ lokamatho amum ।
kāmāntsamardhayantu no devīrdevaiḥ samāhṛtāḥ ॥
1302
येन देवाः पवित्रेणात्मानं पुनते सदा ।
तेन सहस्रधारेण पावमानीः पुनन्तु नः ॥
yena devāḥ pavitreṇātmānaṃ punate sadā ।
tena sahasradhāreṇa pāvamānīḥ punantu naḥ ॥
1303
पावमानीः स्वस्त्ययनीस्ताभिर्गच्छति नान्दनम् ।
पुण्याँश्च भक्षान्भक्षयत्यमृतत्वं च गच्छति ॥
pāvamānīḥ svastyayanīstābhirgacchati nāndanam ।
puṇyām̐śca bhakṣānbhakṣayatyamṛtatvaṃ ca gacchati ॥
1304
अगन्म महा नमसा यविष्ठं यो दीदाय समिद्धः स्वे दुरोणे ।
चित्रभानुँ रोदसी अन्तरुर्वी स्वाहुतं विश्वतः प्रत्यञ्चम् ॥
aganma mahā namasā yaviṣṭhaṃ yo dīdāya samiddhaḥ sve duroṇe ।
citrabhānum̐ rodasī antarurvī svāhutaṃ viśvataḥ pratyañcam ॥
sna var awa afas at dara afte: With profound homage and reverence, let us move and rise to the most youthful Agni, light, fire and electrical energy, which shines well kindled in its own region, is wondrously bright and forceful between the vast heaven and earth, and when it is well invoked it moves in all directions for all.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.12.1
1305
स मह्ना विश्वा दुरितानि साह्वानग्नि ष्टवे दम आ जातवेदाः ।
स नो रक्षिषद्दुरितादवद्यादस्मान्गृणत उत नो मघोनः ॥
sa mahnā viśvā duritāni sāhvānagni ṣṭave dama ā jātavedāḥ ।
sa no rakṣiṣadduritādavadyādasmāngṛṇata uta no maghonaḥ ॥
May that Agni, self refulgent lord of cosmic energy, OmMnipresent percipient of every thing in existence and destroyer of all negativities and evils by his greatness in the world on prayer, save us all, devotees and celebrants blest with wealth, power and excellence, from sin and scandal.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.12.2
1306
त्वं वरुण उत मित्रो अग्ने त्वां वर्धन्ति मतिभिर्वसिष्ठाः ।
त्वे वसु सुषणनानि सन्तु यूयं पात स्वस्तिभिः सदा नः ॥
tvaṃ varuṇa uta mitro agne tvāṃ vardhanti matibhirvasiṣṭhāḥ ।
tve vasu suṣaṇanāni santu yūyaṃ pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ॥
O lord of light and life, Agni, you are the judge, you are the friend. Devotees and celebrants blest with settlement and prosperity exalt you with their will and wisdom. May those who repose their love and faith in you enjoy the gifts of your generosity. And may youall, scholars and leading lights, protect and promote us with peace, prosperity and all round well being of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 7.12.3
1307
महाँ इन्द्रो य ओजसा पर्जन्यो वृष्टिमाँ इव ।
स्तोमैर्वत्सस्य वावृधे ॥
mahām̐ indro ya ojasā parjanyo vṛṣṭimām̐ iva ।
stomairvatsasya vāvṛdhe ॥
Great is Indra by his power and splendour like the cloud charged with rain and waxes with pleasure in the dear devotee's awareness by his child like hymns of
≡ Ṛgveda 8.6.1
1308
कण्वा इन्द्रं यदक्रत स्तोमैर्यज्ञस्य साधनम् ।
जामि ब्रुवत आयुधा ॥
kaṇvā indraṃ yadakrata stomairyajñasya sādhanam ।
jāmi bruvata āyudhā ॥
W hen the wise sages with their adorations rise to Indra and surrender to him as their yajnic guide as well as destination, they exclaim: Verily the lord of thunder is our brother, father, mother, sister,everything. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.6.3
1309
प्रजामृतस्य पिप्रतः प्र यद्भरन्त वह्नयः ।
विप्रा ऋतस्य वाहसा ॥
prajāmṛtasya piprataḥ pra yadbharanta vahnayaḥ ।
viprā ṛtasya vāhasā ॥
When the forces of nature carry on the laws of divinity and sustain the children of creation through evolution, and the enlightened sages too carry on the yajna of divine law of truth in their adorations, Indra, immanent divinity, waxes with pleasure.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.6.2
Mantras 1310–1324
1310
पवमानस्य जिघ्नतो हरेश्चन्द्रा असृक्षत ।
जीरा अजिरशोचिषः ॥
pavamānasya jighnato hareścandrā asṛkṣata ।
jīrā ajiraśociṣaḥ ॥
Beauteous manifestations and brilliant radiations of eternal light and power of lord creator, destroyer of want and suffering, dispeller of darkness and negation, ever active and constantly flowing, pure and purifying, come into existence and flow according to divine plan and the cosmic model.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.66.25
1311
पवमानो रथीतमः शुभ्रेभिः शुभ्रशस्तमः ।
हरिश्चन्द्रो मरुद्गणः ॥
pavamāno rathītamaḥ śubhrebhiḥ śubhraśastamaḥ ।
hariścandro marudgaṇaḥ ॥
Pure and purifying, supreme master of the cosmic chariot and its controller, most refulgent with its light and powers, destroyer of want and suffering, commander and controller of all cosmic powers and forces in action, such is Soma.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.66.26
1312
पवमान् व्यश्नुहि रश्मिभिर्वाजसातमः ।
दधत्स्तोत्रे सुवीर्यम् ॥
pavamān vyaśnuhi raśmibhirvājasātamaḥ ।
dadhatstotre suvīryam ॥
Pure and purifying Soma, omnipresent with radiations of self- refulgence, omnipotent giver of Strength, power and advancement, inspirer of the celebrants and celebrations with divine bliss and energy, come and bless.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.66.27
1313
परीतो षिञ्चता सुतँ सोमो य उत्तमँ हविः ।
दधन्वाँ यो नर्यो अप्स्वा३न्तरा सुषाव सोममद्रिभिः ॥
parīto ṣiñcatā sutam̐ somo ya uttamam̐ haviḥ ।
dadhanvām̐ yo naryo apsvā3ntarā suṣāva somamadribhiḥ ॥
afd fasaat aa aret a sad ee: | cerat at From here onward sprinkle Soma with love and service, Soma, the spirit of beauty, peace and joy of life, Soma, realised with best of thoughts, effort and determined discipline of meditation, Soma which bears the best materials for creative yajna of personal and social development, Soma which is the leading light of life, realised within in the heart and our K armas performed in life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.1
1314
नूनं पुनानोऽविभिः परि स्रवादब्धः सुरभिन्तरः ।
सुते चित्वाप्सु मदामो अन्धसा श्रीणन्तो गोभिरुत्तरम् ॥
nūnaṃ punāno'vibhiḥ pari sravādabdhaḥ surabhintaraḥ ।
sute citvāpsu madāmo andhasā śrīṇanto gobhiruttaram ॥
For sure, pure and purifying, flow on with protective and promotive forces, gracious, undaunted, more and more charming and blissful. When you are realised in our actions, mixed as one with our energies, will and senses, then we rejoice and celebrate you in Our perceptions with hymns of praise, and later in silent
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.2
1315
परि स्वानश्चक्षसे देवमादनः क्रतुरिन्दुर्विचक्षणः ॥
pari svānaścakṣase devamādanaḥ kraturindurvicakṣaṇaḥ ॥
Celebrated in our thoughts and perceptions, joy of the sages, power of holy yajnic action, brilliant and blissful, all intelligent and omniscient, we adore you for the augmentation of our intelligence and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.107.3
1316
असावि सोमो अरुषो वृषा हरी राजेव दस्मो अभि गा अचिक्रदत् ।
पुनानो वारमत्येष्यव्ययँ श्येनो न योनिं घृतवन्तमासदत् ॥
asāvi somo aruṣo vṛṣā harī rājeva dasmo abhi gā acikradat ।
punāno vāramatyeṣyavyayam̐ śyeno na yoniṃ ghṛtavantamāsadat ॥
1317
पर्जन्यः पिता महिषस्य पर्णिनो नाभा पृथिव्या गिरिषु क्षयं दधे ।
स्वसार आपो अभि गा उदासरन्त्सं ग्रावभिर्वसते वीते अध्वरे ॥
parjanyaḥ pitā mahiṣasya parṇino nābhā pṛthivyā giriṣu kṣayaṃ dadhe ।
svasāra āpo abhi gā udāsarantsaṃ grāvabhirvasate vīte adhvare ॥
aa EaETe sire sR aT Saree rahehaa Father and sustainer of all great and small, birds and trees, serious realists and flying dreamers, centre hold of the earth and showers of rain, you abide in the mighty clouds and over the mountains. Y our waves and vibrations flow and radiate, flow as sister streams and radiate to the stars and planets, and in holy yajna you vibrate with the music of soma stones and the chant of
≡ Ṛgveda 9.82.3
1318
कविर्वेधस्या पर्येषि माहिनमत्यो न मृष्टो अभि वाजमर्षसि ।
अपसेधन्दुरिता सोम नो मृड घृता वसानः परि यासि निर्णिजम् ॥
kavirvedhasyā paryeṣi māhinamatyo na mṛṣṭo abhi vājamarṣasi ।
apasedhanduritā soma no mṛḍa ghṛtā vasānaḥ pari yāsi nirṇijam ॥
orang Beat arg at as ya aara: uft ofa Soma, omniscient visionary and poetic creator, with the desire to enlighten, you radiate to great minds and move to dynamic yajnas of humanity like accelerated energy to its target of achievement. O lord of light and peace, be kind, dispelling all evil to nullity. Wearing the grace of beauty and purity of yajnic love and sweetness, you move and embrace humanity for
≡ Ṛgveda 9.82.2
1319
श्रायन्त इव सूर्यं विश्वेदिन्द्रस्य भक्षत ।
वसूनि जातो जनिमान्योजसा प्रति भागं न दीधिमः ॥
śrāyanta iva sūryaṃ viśvedindrasya bhakṣata ।
vasūni jāto janimānyojasā prati bhāgaṃ na dīdhimaḥ ॥
Just as the rays of light share and diffuse the radiance of the sun, so you too share and reflect the golden glories of Indra, the cosmic soul. Let us meditate on the divine presence and for our share enjoy the ecstasy of bliss vibrating in the world of past and future creation by virtue of Indra's omnipresent majesty. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.99.3
1320
अलर्षिरातिं वसुदामुप स्तुहि भद्रा इन्द्रस्य रातयः ।
यो अस्य कामं विधतो न रोषति मनो दानाय चोदयन् ॥
alarṣirātiṃ vasudāmupa stuhi bhadrā indrasya rātayaḥ ।
yo asya kāmaṃ vidhato na roṣati mano dānāya codayan ॥
Adore and meditate on Indra, giver of wealth, honour, excellence and bliss. Infinite is his generosity, unsatiating, auspicious his gifts. He does not displease the devotee, does not hurt his desire and prayer, he inspires his mind for the reception of divine gifts. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.99.4
1321
यत इन्द्र भयामहे ततो नो अभ्यं कृधि ।
मघवञ्छग्धि तव तन्न ऊतये वि द्विषो वि मृधो जहि ॥
yata indra bhayāmahe tato no abhyaṃ kṛdhi ।
maghavañchagdhi tava tanna ūtaye vi dviṣo vi mṛdho jahi ॥
oes sas aa At sree HA | easehe aa Indra, lord indomitable, whoever, whatever and wherever we fear, make us fearless from that. O lord of might and world power, pray strengthen us with your powers and protections of the highest order for our Safety and advancement. Eliminate the jealous, the malignant, the disdainers and contemners.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.61.13
1322
त्वँ हि राधस्पते राधसो महः क्षयस्यासि विध्रत्ता ।
तं त्वा वयं मघवन्निन्द्र गिर्वणः सुतावन्तो हवामहे ॥
tvam̐ hi rādhaspate rādhaso mahaḥ kṣayasyāsi vidhrattā ।
taṃ tvā vayaṃ maghavannindra girvaṇaḥ sutāvanto havāmahe ॥
wa fe Weraead Wert We: arerearha faerat ld car Be R BR eR Indra, lord of the world's wealth, munificence and achievement, you alone are the protector, and promoter of the wealth, grandeur, home and honour of the supplicant worshipper. O lord of all power and honour, adored and worshipped in hymns of glory, we invoke, invite and exalt you for the munificence and grandeur of life you grant, protect and advance.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.61.14
1323
त्वँ सोमासि धारयुर्मन्द्र ओजिष्ठो अध्वरे ।
पवस्व मँहयद्रयिः ॥
tvam̐ somāsi dhārayurmandra ojiṣṭho adhvare ।
pavasva mam̐hayadrayiḥ ॥
O Soma, you are the spirit and constant stream of love, life and beauty of the life and flux of existence, Sustaining integrative power, joyous and most vigorous in the cosmic yajna of love free from violence, hate and destruction. Flow on, O sustaining stream, pure, purifying and sanctifying life, giving showers of wealth, honour and excellence of life in bliss.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.67.1
1324
त्वँ सुतो मदिन्तमो दधन्वान्मत्सरिन्तमः ।
इन्दुः सत्राजिदस्तृतः ॥
tvam̐ suto madintamo dadhanvānmatsarintamaḥ ।
induḥ satrājidastṛtaḥ ॥
You, self-existent spirit, distilled and realised in meditative yajna, are the giver of joy to humanity, most ecstatic sustaining power of affirmation, brilliant and blissful, all-time winner of success and victory in yajnic
≡ Ṛgveda 9.67.2
Mantras 1325–1339
1325
त्वँ सुष्वाणो अद्रिभिरभ्यर्ष कनिक्रदत् ।
द्युमन्तँ शुष्मा भर ॥
tvam̐ suṣvāṇo adribhirabhyarṣa kanikradat ।
dyumantam̐ śuṣmā bhara ॥
You, stirred by the brave celebrants in yajna and meditation, arise and sanctify loud and bold, pray bring us showers of bliss, highest and most vigorous strength and power for living a life of purity and happy
≡ Ṛgveda 9.67.3
1326
पवस्व देववीतय इन्दो धाराभिरोजसा ।
आ कलशं मधुमान्त्सोम नः सदः ॥
pavasva devavītaya indo dhārābhirojasā ।
ā kalaśaṃ madhumāntsoma naḥ sadaḥ ॥
ST HOM AANA A: As: ULI Ml O Soma of divine light and peace, harbinger of honeyed joy, flow in streams with power and lustre for our attainment of the path of divinity and abide in our heart core of the soul.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.106.7
1327
तव द्रप्सा उदप्रुत इन्द्रं मदाय वावृधुः ।
त्वां देवासो अमृताय कं पपुः ॥
tava drapsā udapruta indraṃ madāya vāvṛdhuḥ ।
tvāṃ devāso amṛtāya kaṃ papuḥ ॥
The streams of your peace, beauty and bliss swell like streams of water in flood, and the divines drink of the ecstasy for the attainment of immortality. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.106.8
1328
आ नः सुतास इन्दवः पुनाना धावता रयिम् ।
वृष्टिद्यावो रीत्यापः स्वर्विदः ॥
ā naḥ sutāsa indavaḥ punānā dhāvatā rayim ।
vṛṣṭidyāvo rītyāpaḥ svarvidaḥ ॥
O streams of the beauty and bliss of peace and joy filtered from experience, heavenly showers, liquid floods, paradisal bliss pure and purifying, bring us the wealth, honour and excellence of the highest order. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.106.9
1329
परि त्यँ हर्यतँ हरिं बभ्रुं पुनन्ति वारेण ।
यो देवान्विश्वाँ इत्परि मदेन सह गच्छति ॥
pari tyam̐ haryatam̐ hariṃ babhruṃ punanti vāreṇa ।
yo devānviśvām̐ itpari madena saha gacchati ॥
Ten psychic powers with the best of their potential adore and exalt that dear divinity, omniscience itself, who, omnipresent, pervades and rejoices with all divinities of the world with divine ecstasy.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.7
1330
द्विर्यं पञ्च स्वयशसँ सखायो अद्रिसँहतम् ।
प्रियमिन्द्रस्य काम्यं प्रस्नापयन्त ऊर्मयः ॥
dviryaṃ pañca svayaśasam̐ sakhāyo adrisam̐hatam ।
priyamindrasya kāmyaṃ prasnāpayanta ūrmayaḥ ॥
Soma, dearest love of the soul, innately glorious, the glory intensified by spiritual light, vibrant spirit rolling in the consciousness whom ten psychic powers of mind and sense perceive, conceive and exalt, that spirit we cherish and adore.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.6
1331
इन्द्राय सोम पातवे वृत्रघ्ने परि षिच्यसे ।
नरे च दक्षिणावते वीराय सदनासदे ॥
indrāya soma pātave vṛtraghne pari ṣicyase ।
nare ca dakṣiṇāvate vīrāya sadanāsade ॥
O Soma spirit of light and ecstasy of grace, you are adored and served for the soul's experience of divinity, for the man of charity and the brilliant sage on the vedi of yajnic service so that the demon of evil, darkness and ignorance may be expelled from the soul of humanity and destroyed.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.98.10
1332
पवस्व सोम महे दक्षायाश्वो न निक्तो वाजी धनाय ॥
pavasva soma mahe dakṣāyāśvo na nikto vājī dhanāya ॥
Gate aa We earavsar a Frat O Soma, as victor of life and divine glory, flow, radiate and inspire us like energy itself controlled and consecrated for great creative and productive holy work, expert technique and the production and achievement of wealth.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.10
1333
प्र ते सोतारो रसं मदाय पुनन्ति सोमं महे द्युम्नाय ॥
pra te sotāro rasaṃ madāya punanti somaṃ mahe dyumnāya ॥
O Soma, spirit of divine energy and peace, your yajnic celebrants create and consecrate that very blissful liquid flow of your ecstatic energy for joy and for the great honour and glory of life.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.11
1334
शिशुं जज्ञानँ हरिं मृजन्ति पवित्रे सोमं देवेभ्य इन्दुम् ॥
śiśuṃ jajñānam̐ hariṃ mṛjanti pavitre somaṃ devebhya indum ॥
They adore and exalt that Soma spirit of divine beauty, peace and glory in their pure heart core, the spirit that is creative and lovable, manifestive, saviour and inspirer, for the achievement of noble virtues worthy of the noble and generous people.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.109.12
1335
उषो षु जातमप्तुरं गोभिर्भङ्गं परिष्कृतम् ।
इन्दुं देवा अयासिषुः ॥
uṣo ṣu jātamapturaṃ gobhirbhaṅgaṃ pariṣkṛtam ।
induṃ devā ayāsiṣuḥ ॥
Soma, spirit of beauty, grace and glory, divinely created, nobly born, zealous, destroyer of negativity, beatified and celebrated in songs of divine voice, the noblest powers of nature and humanity adore, share and
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.13
1336
तमिद्वर्धन्तु नो गिरो वत्सँ सँशिश्वरीरिव ।
य इन्द्रस्य हृदँसनिः ॥
tamidvardhantu no giro vatsam̐ sam̐śiśvarīriva ।
ya indrasya hṛdam̐saniḥ ॥
afagey at Art aed direatiea | As mother cows love, cheer and caress the calf, So let our songs of adoration celebrate and exalt Soma, love and grace of the heart of Indra, life's glory on top of existence.
≡ Ṛgveda 9.61.14
1337
अर्षा नः सोम शं गवे धुक्षस्व पिप्युषीमिषम् ।
वर्धा समुद्रमुक्थ्यम् ॥
arṣā naḥ soma śaṃ gave dhukṣasva pipyuṣīmiṣam ।
vardhā samudramukthyam ॥
1338
आ घा ये अग्निमिन्धते स्तृणन्ति बर्हिरानुषक् ।
येषामिन्द्रो युवा सखा ॥
ā ghā ye agnimindhate stṛṇanti barhirānuṣak ।
yeṣāmindro yuvā sakhā ॥
Blessed are they for sure who kindle the fire of yajna, Agni, and spread the seats of grass open for all in faith and love and whose friend is Indra, the mighty youthful soul who brooks no nonsense and delay. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.45.1
1339
बृहन्निदिध्म एषां भूरि शस्त्रं पृथुः स्वरुः ।
येषामिन्द्रो युवा सखा ॥
bṛhannididhma eṣāṃ bhūri śastraṃ pṛthuḥ svaruḥ ।
yeṣāmindro yuvā sakhā ॥
Great is their fuel and fire, profuse their praise and song of adoration, expansive their yajna and high their ensign whose friend is Indra, youthful soul, their ruler and defender.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.45.2
Mantras 1340–1346
1340
अयुद्ध इद्युधा वृतँ शूर आजति सत्वभिः ।
येषामिन्द्रो युवा सखा ॥
ayuddha idyudhā vṛtam̐ śūra ājati satvabhiḥ ।
yeṣāmindro yuvā sakhā ॥
U nequalled is Indra, irresistible, even when there is no war. The mighty hero by the very force of his presence and character throws off the enemy supported by brave warriors all round. Blessed are they whose friend is Indra, the mighty youthful heroic soul. (Rg.
≡ Ṛgveda 8.45.3
1341
य एक इद्विदयते वसु मर्त्ताय दाशुषे ।
ईशानो अप्रतिष्कुत इन्द्रो अङ्ग ॥
ya eka idvidayate vasu marttāya dāśuṣe ।
īśāno apratiṣkuta indro aṅga ॥
Dear friend, the one sole lord who gives everything in life to the man of charity and generosity iS Indra, supreme ruler of the world, who is constant, unmoved and unchallenged.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.7
1342
यश्चिद्धि त्वा बहुभ्य आ सुतावाँ आविवासति ।
उग्रं तत्पत्यते शव इन्द्रो अङ्ग ॥
yaściddhi tvā bahubhya ā sutāvām̐ āvivāsati ।
ugraṃ tatpatyate śava indro aṅga ॥
Dear friend, itis Indra, creator of energy, vitality and the joy of soma, who, for the sake of many does special favours to you and makes you shine, and it is he, again, who controls violent force, that which could be anywhere.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.9
1343
कदा मर्त्तमराधसं पदा क्षुम्पमिव स्फुरत् ।
कदा नः शुश्रवद्गिर इन्द्रो अङ्ग ॥
kadā marttamarādhasaṃ padā kṣumpamiva sphurat ।
kadā naḥ śuśravadgira indro aṅga ॥
aT HATTA TT APTA TET | Dear friend, when would Indra, lord of wealth, power and justice, shake the miserly, uncreative, ungenerous and selfish person like a weed? Who knows? And would he listen to our prayers? A ny time!
≡ Ṛgveda 1.84.8
1344
गायन्ति त्वा गायत्रिणोऽर्चन्त्यर्कमर्किणः ।
ब्रह्माणस्त्वा शतक्रत उद्वँशमिव येमिरे ॥
gāyanti tvā gāyatriṇo'rcantyarkamarkiṇaḥ ।
brahmāṇastvā śatakrata udvam̐śamiva yemire ॥
The singers of Gayatri celebrate you, Indra, lord of song and joy, with the hymns of Sama-Veda. The devotees of Rgveda worship Indra, lord of light, with Rks. And the sage scholars of all the Vedas, O lord of a hundred noble acts of cosmic yajna, maintain the line of divine worship as the centre-string of the human
≡ Ṛgveda 1.10.1
1345
यत्सानोः सान्वारुहो भूर्यस्पष्ट कर्त्त्वम् ।
तदिन्द्रो अर्थं चेतति यूथेन वृष्णिरेजति ॥
yatsānoḥ sānvāruho bhūryaspaṣṭa karttvam ।
tadindro arthaṃ cetati yūthena vṛṣṇirejati ॥
As the sun-beams radiate with waves of energy from one peak to another of a mountain illuminating each in succession, similarly when a person rises from one peak of action to another, accomplishing one after another as holy duty, then Indra, lord of light, generously illuminates one meaning of life and mystery after another for him.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.10.2
1346
युङ्क्ष्वा हि केशिना हरी वृषणा कक्ष्यप्रा ।
अथा न इन्द्र सोमपा गिरामुपश्रुतिं चर ॥
yuṅkṣvā hi keśinā harī vṛṣaṇā kakṣyaprā ।
athā na indra somapā girāmupaśrutiṃ cara ॥
qeem fe nist at Geo Hesse | RR Be Ww. STU AT Sx GATT Pasa AT L3we Indra, lord of light blazing in the sun, protector and promoter of the soma of life and joy, yoke your team of sunbeams like chariot-horses, equal, opposite and complementary as the positive-negative currents of energy-circuit, beautiful in their operative field, generous, pervasive in the skies all round, listen to our prayer and advance the yajna of knowledge and action on earth.
≡ Ṛgveda 1.10.3