Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK V

Chapter II

HYMN 6 Soma Pavamana

1

This Sage, exalted by our lands, flows to the purifying sieve,
Scattering foes as he is cleansed.

2

Giver of strength, winner of light, for Indra and for Vayu he
Is poured upon the filtering-cloth.

3

The men conduct him, Soma, Steer, omniscient the head of heaven.
Effused into the vats of wood.

4

Longing for kine, longing for gold hath Indu Pavamana roared,
Still conqueror, never overcome.

5

To Indra in the firmament this mighty tawny Steer hath flowed
This Indu, being purified.

6

This Soma being purified flows mighty and invincible, Slayer of sinners, dear to Gods.