Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK IX

Chapter I

HYMN 7 Indra

1

The old hath waked the young Moon from his slumber who runs his circling course with many round him
Behold the God's high wisdom in its greatness: he who died yesterday to-day is living.

2

Strong is the red Bird in his strength, great hero, who from of old bath had no nest to dwell in.
That which he knows is truth and never idle: he wins and gives the wealth desired of many.

3

Through these Thunderer gained strong manly vigour, through whom he waxed in stren gth to slaughter Vritra;
These who through might of actual operation sprang forth as Gods in course of Law and Order.