Rig Veda

Mandal - 10 (Part - 10)

HYMN 145 Sapatnibadhanam

1

FROM out the earth I dig this plant, a herb of most effectual power,
Wherewith one quells the rival wife and gains the husband for oneself.

2

Auspicious, with expanded leaves, sent by the Gods, victorious plant,
Blow thou the rival wife away, and make my husband only mine.

3

Stronger am 1, O Stronger One, yea, mightier than the mightier;
And she who is my rival wife is lower than the lowest dames.

4

Her very name I utter not: she takes no pleasure in this man.
Far into distance most remote drive we the rival wife away.

5

I am the conqueror, and thou, thou also act victorious:
As victory attends us both we will subdue my fellow-wife.

6

I have gained thee for vanquisher, have grasped thee with a stronger spell.
As a cow hastens to her calf, so let thy spirit speed te me, hasten like water on its way.