Rig Veda

Mandal - 1 (Part - 1)

HYMN 20 Rbhus

1

FOR the Celestial Race this song of praise which gives wealth lavishly
Was made by singers with their lips.

2

They who for Indra, with their mind, formed horses harnessed by a word,
Attained by works to sacrifice.

3

They for the two Nasatyas wrought a light car moving every way:
They formed a nectar-yielding cow.

4

The Rbhus with effectual prayers, honest, with constant labour, made
Their Sire and Mother young again.

5

Together came your gladdening drops with Indra by the Maruts girt,
With the Adityas, with the Kings.

6

The sacrificial ladle, wrought newly by the God Tvastar's hand-
Four ladles have ye made thereof.

7

Vouchsafe us wealth, to him who pours thrice seven libations, yea, to each
Give wealth, pleased with our eulogies.

8

As ministering Priests they held, by pious acts they won themselves,
A share in sacrifice with Gods.