Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK V

Chapter I

HYMN 2 Soma Pavamana

1

Obeying Indra's dear desire these Soma juices have flowed forth
Increasing his heroic might.

2

Laid in the press and flowing pure to Vayu and the Asvins, may
These give us great heroic strength.

3

Soma, as thou art purified, incite to bounty Indra's heart,
To seat him in the shrine of Gods!

4

The ten swift fingers deck thee forth seven ministers impel thee on,
The sages have rejoiced in thee.

5

When through the filter thou art poured we clothe thee with a robe of milk,
To be a rapturous feast for Gods.

6

When purified within the jars, Soma bright-red and golden-hued,
Hath veiled him in a milky dress.

7

Flow onward to our wealthy lords. Drive all our enemies away:
O lndu, pass into thy friend!

8

May we obtain thee, Indra's drink, who viewest men and findest light,
Gain thee and progeny and food!

9

Send down the rain from heaven and make splendour upon the earth! Give us,
O Soma, victory in war!