Rig Veda

Mandal - 9 (Part - 9)

HYMN 102 Soma Pavamana

1

THE Child, when blended with the streams, speeding the plan of sacrifice,
Surpasses all things that are dear, yea, from of old.

2

The place, near the two pressing-stones of Trita, hath he occupied,
Secret and dear through seven lights of sacrifice.

3

Urge to three courses, on the heights of Trita, riches in a stream.
He who is passing wise measures his courses out.

4

Even at his birth the Mothers Seven taught him, for glory, like a sage,
So that he, firm and sure, hath set his mind on wealth.

5

Under his sway, of one accord, are all the guileless Deities:
Warriors to be envied, they, when they are pleased.

6

The Babe whom they who strengthen Law have generated fair to see,
Much longed for at the sacrifice, most liberal Sage,-

7

To him, united, of themselves, come the young Parents of the rite,
When they adorn him, duly weaving sacrifice.

8

With wisdom and with radiant eyes unbar to us the stall of heaven,
Speeding at solemn rite the plan of Holy Law.